The Thriving Communities Webinar Series
January 30 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
February 20 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Thriving Communities Webinar Series is a part of Illinois Extension’s effort to build capacity for technical assistance and education aimed to help communities navigate energy- and environment-related federal grant application systems, provide guidance on community inclusion, and lead community-specific strategic planning. This outreach should help communities secure and administer funding to address legacy pollution and invest in clean energy technologies.
Technical Assistance and Funding Opportunities for Thriving Communities
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 12 PM - 1 PM CT
State and federal funding for community infrastructure projects is currently at unprecedented levels, particularly for energy and environmental projects. At this webinar, panelists will provide an overview of open opportunities and share resources available to help communities plan and apply for these grant funds, including resources for disadvantaged communities, such as grant application support and some limited pro bono engineering services.
Community Change Grants
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 12 PM - 1 PM CT
The Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program funds environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. These place-based investments are focused on community-driven initiatives that are responsive to community and stakeholder input and are designed for communities most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, and historical disinvestments. This webinar will cover the program requirements, eligibility, application information, and available resources for this funding opportunity, which is currently open from now until November 2024.
All registrants will receive a follow-up email with a webinar recording and program materials. If you will need an accommodation to participate in these webinars, please send a request to esarey@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.