Biden administration ties $3B in community grants to 'equity' push

The Biden administration announced $3 billion in community grants as part of the American Rescue Plan, saying anyone who applies for a grant must demonstrate that “equity” is part of the proposal.

Raimondo told reporters Thursday that millions of Americans continue to struggle amid the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, adding that the effects have been "uneven."  "Those who continue to struggle disproportionately women, people of color, communities of color, rural communities, and tribes," Raimondo said. "So ensuring that these $3 billion are distributed equitably is core to our investment strategy."