Groundwork Denver Incorporated

DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) FOR GROUNDWORK DENVER TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) 104(K)(7). THE RECIPIENT WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN GREEN REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CHEMICAL SAFETY.ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL TRAIN GRADUATES TO EARN SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING UNDER THIS PROJECT ARE OSHA-10, HAZWOPER-40, CPR/FIRST AID, TREEFORCE PROGRAM, INTRODUCTION TO GI, PRACTICES FOR ASSESSING AND PROTECTING WATER QUALITY ON BROWNFIELD SITES, AND RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION COURSEWORK. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO SERVE UNDEREMPLOYED YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18-26 WHO ARE LIVING IN THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO SERVE UNDEREMPLOYED YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18-26 WHO ARE LIVING IN THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE: 1. OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT: CONDUCT OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT TARGETING AT LEAST 100 POTENTIAL YOUNG ADULT PARTICIPANTS (OCTOBER 2025-SEPTEMBER 2027). MEASUREMENTS: TRACK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, OUTREACH FLYERS, ONLINE AND IN-PERSON INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS, DIRECT COMMUNICATION, AND DIRECT OUTREACH TO CURRENT GWD PARTICIPANTS. 2. ONBOARDING: ENGAGE AND ONBOARD UP TO 14 GRIT PARTICIPANTS PER COHORT (OCTOBER 2025-SEPTEMBER 2027). MEASUREMENTS: COMPLETION OF ONBOARDING AND EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS. 3. TRAINING: DELIVER AND COMPLETE TRAINING CURRICULUM FOR EACH COHORT (OCTOBER 2025-SEPTEMBER 2027). MEASUREMENTS: FINALIZE SYLLABUS, NUMBER OF SESSIONS OFFERED, NUMBER OF UNIQUE TRAINERS, TRAINING SESSION SIGN-IN SHEETS, TRAINING SESSIONS COMPLETED PER PARTICIPANT, TRAINING SATISFACTION SURVEYS. 4. GRADUATION: AT LEAST 70% OF GRIT PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE (OCTOBER 2025-SEPTEMBER 2027). MEASUREMENTS: GRADUATION CERTIFICATES. 5. JOB PLACEMENT: PLACE AT LEAST 50% OF GRIT GRADUATES IN ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS OR FURTHER EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION (JANUARY 2026-SEPTEMBER 2028). MEASUREMENT: NUMBER OF POSITIONS APPLIED FOR PER PARTICIPANT, NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS HELD PER PARTICIPANT, NUMBER OF JOB OFFERS PER PARTICIPANT, JOB PLACEMENT RECORDS PER PARTICIPANT. ALL DATA WILL BE COLLECTED VIA POST-GRADUATE SURVEY OFFERED AT THREE-, SIX-, NINE-, AND 12-MONTH INTERVALS. 6. JOB RETENTION: AT LEAST 40% OF GRIT GRADUATES EMPLOYED IN ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS 12-MONTHS POST-GRADUATION (JANUARY 2026-SEPTEMBER 2028). MEASUREMENT: POSTGRADUATE SURVEY COLLECTED AT 12-MONTH INTERVAL. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -HELP RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITIES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF JOBS CREATED BY THE ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS AND THE ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP, AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES WHILE ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CONCERNS. -PROVIDE TRAINING THAT LEADS TO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD. -IMPROVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS. -REDUCE EXPOSURES TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WORKERS, OCCUPANTS, AND RESIDENTS. -FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ENHANC

GROUNDWORK DENVER, INC. AND IT'S PARTNERS WILL CONDUCT COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC COORDINATION OF OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO WEST DENVER COMMUNITIES, PROVIDI

HABITAT ENHANCEMENT BY YOUTH CREWS

THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GROUNDWORK DENVER TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF SHERIDAN, CO AND THE GREATER DENVER METRO AREA IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS BUILDING SKILLS IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (GI) DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THREE, 4-5-WEEK LONG TRAINING SESSIONS FOR 12-15 PARTICIPANTS EACH THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT PERIOD.

THIS PROJECT WILL ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES. SPECIFICALLY, IT WILL ADDRESS "COMMUNITY PROJECTS" BY IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY-F

GROUNDWORK DENVER WILL PARTNER WITH CLEAR CREEK COUNTY PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CCCPEH) AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONM

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT GROUNDWORK DENVER YOUTH CREW WOULD BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL WEED CONTROL EFFORTS DESIGNED TO ERADICATE OR REDUCE FIVE STATE LISTED PRIORITY INVASIVE WEED SPECIES FOUND AT RMANWRC, HOUNDSTONGUE (CYNOGLOSSUM OFFICINALE), CANADA THISTLE (CIRSIUM ARVENSE), MUSK THISTLE (CARDUUS NUTANS), SCOTCH THISTLE (ONOPORDUM ACANTHIUM), AND COMMON MULLEIN (VERBASCUM THAPSUS). THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON AREAS OF THE COMPLEX WHERE LARGE SCALE MECHANICAL OR BROADCAST HERBICIDE APPLICATION IS NOT POSSIBLE OR PREFERRED, INCLUDING ALONG OLD IRRIGATION CANALS AND DITCHES, WETLANDS, AND TREED AREAS. TRAIL CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE GWD HAND CREW WOULD BE UTILIZED TO REPAIR REFUGE TRAILS BY INSTALLING WATERBARS WHERE NEEDED, ADDING CRUSHER FINES AND LEVELING, AND REMOVING ENCROACHING VEGETATION. IN ADDITION TO TRAIL MAINTENANCE THE CREW WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTING A NEW TRAIL THAT LEADS FROM A NEW PARKING AREA TO UPPER DERBY LAKE.

THIS AWARD PROVIDES FUNDING TO GROUNDWORK DENVER TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP THAT WILL CONNECT EVERY YOUTH IN SHERIDAN COLORADO - AND UNDESERVED COMMUNI

THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY IN, ACCESS TO, AND AMENITIES FOR BEAR CREEK IN DENVER AND SHERIDAN, COLORADO THROUGH JO

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDED GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO GROUNDWORK DENVER SO IT WILL HIRE 20 SOUTH COMMERCE CITY, (CC) AND GLOBEVILLE ELYRIA AND SWANSEA (GES) GREEN TEAM EMPLOYEES, EDUCATE THEM ABOUT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY AND STEWARDSHIP, TRAIN THEM TO EFFECTIVELY OUTREACH TO AND DISCUSS ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH RESIDENTS, AND HOW TO PLANT AND MAINTAIN TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY. YOUTH WILL CONDUCT DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH, EDUCATING RESIDENTS ABOUT GGC, DISTRIBUTING TIP SHEETS, AND SCHEDULING RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE NO-COST ENERGY AUDITS, MAJOR AND MINOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES, AND/OR TREES. ACTIVITIES:HIRE CC AND GES YOUTH AND SUPERVISORS; DISTRIBUTE PRE-SEASON SURVEY TO YOUTH. TRAIN YOUTH AND SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH CC AND GES RESIDENTS, INSTALL LIGHT BULBS, SCHEDULE AUDITS, CONDUCT SURVEYS, PLANT AND MAINTAIN TREES; CREATE TIP SHEET AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE. CONDUCT DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH IN TARGETS: DISTRIBUTE TIP SHEETS, LIGHT BULBS, AND ENGAGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND EDUCATION. SCHEDULE INTERESTED RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE ENERGY AUDIT, ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES, AND/OR TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY. PLANT TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT TREE MAINTENANCE, AND CONDUCT RESIDENT PRE-SURVEY. CONDUCT ENERGY AUDITS: -EDUCATE AND SUPPORT RESIDENTS IN IDENTIFYING AND PLEDGING TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVING BEHAVIORS, COLLECT PLEDGE, AND CONDUCT PRE-PROGRAM RESIDENT SURVEYS. -SCHEDULE RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE MINOR AND MAJOR ENERGY UPGRADES AND PROVIDE UPGRADES OR REFERRALS. CONDUCT FOLLOW UP MAINTENANCE VISIT: REVIEW MAINTENANCE GUIDE; CONDUCT POST-SURVEY WITH RESIDENTS. DISTRIBUTE POST-PROJECT SURVEYS TO YOUTH; COMPILE AND ANALYZE DATA TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:16 YOUTH, 2 SUPERVISORS, 2 ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS HIRED AND TRAINED BY TPP AND GWD'S ENERGY PROGRAM MANAGER TIP SHEET AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE CREATED 2,500 RESIDENTS REACHED THROUGH DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH 25 RESIDENTS ENGAGED AND SURVEYED 25 RESIDENTS RECEIVE TREES 25 RESIDENTS RECEIVE ENERGY AUDIT; 25 RESIDENTS RECEIVE UPGRADES (10 MAJOR, 25 MINOR) 25 RESIDENTS PLEDGE ENERGY SAVING BEHAVIORS 5 PARTNERS ENGAGED YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS RESIDENTS COMMUNITIES CITY GOVERNMENT CONTACTS NON-PROFIT PARTNERS INCREASED AWARENESS OF LOCAL CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES AND WAYS TO ADDRESS THEM. (TARGETS: 20 YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS AND 2,500 RESIDENTS) INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN TREE PLANTING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. (TARGET: 20 YOUTH) INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY BEHAVIORS (HOW OFTEN THEY TELL SOMEONE ABOUT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE OR ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT). (TARGET: 20 YOUTH) INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BEHAVIORS (CONSERVING ENERGY/ WATER, USING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, REDUCING HABITS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POLLUTION, RECYCLING, ETC.). (TARGETS: 25 RESIDENTS AND 20 YOUTH) INCREASE IN # OF ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES. (TARGET: 25 HOMES) INCREASE IN # OF HOMES WITH TREES. (TARGET: 25 HOMES) CONTINUED INCREASE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY BEHAVIORS (YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND RESIDENTS). INCREASE IN ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BEHAVIORS (YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND RESIDENTS). INCREASED NUMBER OF ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES, KILOWATT HOURS OF ENERGY SAVED, AND DOLLARS SAVED ON ENERGY BILLS. INCREASED NUMBER OF PARTNERS ENGAGED. INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY-LED PARTNERSHIP APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES. INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF EFFECTIVENESS AND LONG TERM SUCCESS OF GCC INITIATIVE. INCREASED CARBON CAPTURE FROM TREES. DECREASED POLLUTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ENERGY USE. INCREASED YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY-DECISION MAKING IN TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS. INCREASED NUMBER OF GREEN JOBS WITH STRONG BIPOC REPRESENTATION IN GREEN JOBS FIELDS. PARTNERSHIP MODEL

THE PROJECT SEEKS TO ENGAGE DIVERSE URBAN YOUTH AS PART OF GROUNDWORK DENVER'S GREEN TEAM TO PERFORM INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL AND RESTORATION WITHIN THE PROPOSED WILDERNESS OF THE VALENTINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS

SPECIFIC ACTIONS WILL INCLUDE ENGAGING RESIDENTS OF NORTHEAST DENVER AND AREAS SURROUNDING LOWER BEAR CREEK IN MAKING PROPERTY-SPECIFIC GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING RAIN BARREL AND RAIN GARDEN INSTALLATIONS, AS WELL AS FACE-TO-FACE EDUCATION, A NON-STRUCTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE REFERENCED IN THE 'LOWER BEAR CREEK WATERSHED PLAN' GWD DEVELOPED IN 2014. MEMBERS OF GWD'S GREEN TEAM YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WILL BE ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE, THROUGH WHICH THEY WILL GAIN BOTH HARD AND SOFT SKILLS NECESSARY TO PREPARE THEM FOR CAREERS IN DENVER'S RAPIDLY EXPANDING WORKFORCE.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN DENVER AND COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO ADDRESS CLIMATE RESILIENCY SPECI

INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT VISITOR ENHANCEMENT AND HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS.

ARCHEOLIGICAL MONITORING

H4507070018 J4506100504 GROUNDWORK DENVER PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

THE CLEAN AND GREEN GLOBEVILLE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND INCREASE GREEN INFRAST

DOOR-TO-DOOR EFFORT TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY UPGRADES TO RESIDENTS IN DENVER'S LOWER IINCOME NEIGHBORHOODS.

THIS PROJECT WILL IDENTIFY AIR QUALITY CONCERNS AND ISSUES WITHIN THE DENVER COMMUNITY OF GLOBEVILLE THROUGH COMMUNITYWIDE SURVEYING ABOUT THE ISSUE