Past Webinars

December 2, 2024

Monday

12:00-1:00 P.M. ET


Environmental Justice 101

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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

December 16, 2024

Monday

12:00-1:00 P.M. ET


Introducing EPA Environmental Justice Grant Opportunities

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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

January 16, 2025

Tuesday

12:00-1:00 P.M. ET


Accessing Technical Assistance for Grant Submission

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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

January 29, 2025

Wednesday

12:00-1:00 P.M. ET


How to Submit a Grant Proposal

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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

February 9, 2025

Sunday

12:00-1:00 P.M. ET


An Introduction to the Region 1 EJ TCTAC for Tribes & Native Non-Profits

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Description:

Tribes and Native non-profit organizations receive email notifications constantly about new federal, state and foundation programs.  Of this deluge of email, only a few are actually relevant to tribal needs and interest.  Join us for an hour to learn more about the EPA Region 1 Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Center, its partners, and how it can work for you and your community.  This session will be facilitated by Cedric Woods (Lumbee), Director of the Institute for New England Native American Studies. Cedric has successfully pursued and received millions of dollars of federal, state, and foundation funds for INENAS, tribes, or Native non-profits.  He will be joined by EJTCTAC partners with similar track records in their respective fields.