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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Trump administration cancels $15 million University Area grant

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The Trump administration canceled a $15 million grant designated for the University Area, which is one of the lowest-lying parts of the Tampa Bay region prone to stormwater pond formation.

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Why It Matters

A $15 million federal funding allocation for local stormwater management in the University Area was rescinded, altering available resources for local infrastructure projects.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration canceled a $15 million grant.
  • The grant was designated for the University Area.
  • The University Area is one of the lowest-lying parts of the Tampa Bay region.
  • The area's low elevation leads to the formation of stormwater ponds.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationWMNF 88.5 FM“Publisher of the news article”PersonKym Meyer“Litigation Director at the Southern Environmental Law Center”OrganizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency that originally awarded the grant”locationTampa Bay“Region where the University Area is located”locationTampa“City where the University Area is located”PersonChristian Wells“Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Center for Brownfields Research an”locationUniversity Area“Geographic area affected by the grant cancellation and prone to stormwater pond ”OrganizationUniversity Area CDC“Community development corporation awarded the grant”OrganizationSouthern Environmental Law Center“Legal center involved in a related case”OrganizationUniversity of South Florida“Institution partnered on the grant and research”OrganizationTrump administration“Federal administration that canceled the grant”