Partnering to strengthen the grid and support local communities in Arkansas
Google says it is distributing the first $1.25 million from its $25 million West Memphis Energy Impact Fund, guided by a local Community Advisory Council set up around its planned data center in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Ten organizations get grants. Among them: CERTcuit will train 135 low- and moderate-income residents for IT, cybersecurity and cloud credentials; East Arkansas Youth Services will run household energy assessments and upgrades in Crittenden County; Groundswell will expand its SOUL energy-efficiency program; and IAP Ministries will make in-home repairs for 50 low-income households, prioritizing seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.
Other grants go to an emergency shelter renovation and to youth career and trades programs with Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South and the Life Empowerment Center.
Key points
- First $1.25M of a $25M fund
- 10 local organizations in the West Memphis area
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