Current and Upcoming Trainings

Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL)

EJ Academy in Ohio (Region 5)

Upcoming Grants

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Search for federal grants at Grants.gov

Apply for Funding

Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program – May 19, 2022. The primary objective of the RISE program is to support jobs accelerator partnerships to improve the ability of distressed rural and energy communities to create high wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, and help rural communities identify and maximize local assets. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The minimum award per grant is $500,000 and the maximum award amount per grant is $2,000,000.

EJ Small Grant Program (federal grant, community grant): https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-small-grants-program

Due May 20, 2022 (see here)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to improve the environment and public health conditions of tribal governments, low-income communities, and communities of color through the advancement of racial equity and environmental justice. This funding announcement supports the priorities detailed in President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 titled Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government and Executive Order 14008 titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds are now available to fund EJ Small Grants to federally recognized tribal governments to establish or modify public participation programs where fair treatment and meaningful participation priorities have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grant Resources

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Grants.gov

https://www.nationalacademies.org/gulf/fellowships-and-grants

Previous Grants and Trainings

CBPR (Community-based participatory research) Partnership Academy

Applications due January 27, 2021

Citizens' Institute on Rural Design

https://www.rural-design.org/apply

Applications due March 12, 2021