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Description:
Environmental Justice 101 will take participants on a brief, interactive journey through the past, present, and future of environmental justice challenges and triumphs in the United States. Topics covered in this webinar will include:

• Essential environmental justice definitions
• Cumulative environmental burdens resulting from structural and systemic barriers
• Disproportionate health and environmental risks and effects experienced by minoritized racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
• Grassroots organizing and policy changes leading to improved equitable access
• Resources to utilize for taking action in your own community
• Paths to integrate environmental justice into sustainability in the future

Description:
The EPA is making billions of dollars available for environmental, climate, and energy-related projects throughout the country.

To ensure rural and underserved communities have equitable access to this funding, join us and learn about how your organization can get help accessing and managing these funds. Key topics include:

• Overview of EPA funding opportunities

• A glimpse of featured funding opportunities from OCCHE and USDA

• Understand communities and organizations eligible for these funding opportunities.

• Tips and strategies for developing strong proposals

• Engage with fellow participants and build connections

Description:
This webinar is specifically designed to help community organizations and environmental justice leaders navigate pro-bono technical assistance to secure grant funding. To familiarize communities with the array of resources, this webinar will walk through support systems and processes for organizations provided by our Technical Assistance Team. Key topics include:

• How the Technical Assistance Center can support you before, during, and after the grant submission process

• How to submit a technical assistance request

• How to access one-on-one support

• Where to access guides and templates for grant proposals

• Upcoming webinars and office hours for continued support

Description:
This webinar is designed to equip community organizations and environmental justice leaders with practical guidance on how to successfully identify and submit proposals for environmental justice projects.

To address the unique needs and challenges faced by underserved and/or low-capacity communities, this webinar will walk participants through the submission process, ensuring that proposals stand out and meet funding agencies’ requirements. Key topics include:

• Overview of the grant proposal process

• Steps and timeline for grant writing: Best practices for writing and submitting proposals

• Tips for preparing supporting documents, such as budgets and letters of support

• Avoiding common mistakes before, during, and after the submission process

• Tips for navigating barriers and increasing competitiveness