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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)green building program, with support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, announced a new grant program designed to recognize the sustainability and green building achievements of U.S. cities pursuing LEED for Cities certification. Initial grant recipients include San Jose, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Each grant will consist of financial assistance to aid in the pursuit of LEED for Cities certification, educational resources and customized technical support.