As one of his first acts in office, President Biden established the Justice40 Initiative through Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.  Alongside several executive orders and initiatives focused on equitable governance, Justice40 aims to ensure that at least 40 percent of overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities. Developed in partnership with the Emerald Cities Collaborative, and in consultation with state and local agencies and policymakers, this guide aims to assist state and local-level administrators optimize federal investments to benefit underserved communities in alignment with the Justice40 Initiative.