The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) unites labor unions and environmental organizations to solve today’s environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a clean, thriving, and equitable economy. Our partnership is firm in its belief that Americans do not have to choose between a good job and a clean environment – we can and must have both. While BGA is a national partnership, our organization’s activity across ten states, and close engagement with labor organizations representing auto supply chain workers, provide us with the expertise to help shape the development of this program.

We applaud DOE’s dedication to strategic implementation of the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program, and careful attention to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in the internal combustion engine (ICE) supply chain. These companies tend not to have the luxury of staff or capital to consider applying to federal grants or shifting their production to meet growing demand for electric vehicles. It is essential that programs are tailored to SMMs’ specific needs: DOE’s process should ensure that SMMs are able to access grant funds without sacrificing the important application requirements—such as robust Community Benefits Plans—that will make sure program dollars work for working people and communities.

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