Center for American Progress
For The Public Lands Program
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Amount$300,000
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Program
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Date Awarded7/13/2015
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Term13 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Program
Strategies
Overview
This renewal grant to the Center for American Progress will continue support for its successful efforts to seek protection for ecologically sensitive land, ensure energy development on public lands is balanced with conservation, and reform the federal coal program to provide a fair return to taxpayers. To reach its goals, the Center will work with recreational users of public lands, businesses, and conservation organizations to develop wise policies and help diverse voices from around the West speak on behalf of land protection and coal royalty reform.
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Grants to this Grantee
for the Public Lands Program
The Center for American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through advancing bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. This grant supports its efforts to ensure that America’s public lands, waters, and wildlife are protected for everyone to experience and explore; that America’s natural resources are developed wisely, safely, and with a fair return to taxpayers; and that public lands are being managed for sustainable economic growth, from creating jobs in recreation and clean energy industries to delivering the quality of life that attracts employees and businesses to western communities. (Substrategy: Advance Conservation Protections)
for the Climate Finance Regulatory Project
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute whose work spans environmental and economic issues. The center will implement a climate change financial regulatory plan, working with a coalition of both climate and finance experts across the United States. (Substrategy: Climate Finance)
