The Thriving Communities Webinar Series, kicking off in January 2024, is a part of University 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.
All webinars will be recorded and a link will be sent to everyone who registers.
Introductory Webinar: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12-1pm 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. Future webinars in this series will provide specific resources for funding opportunities.
This session will cover:
- Overview of Federal and State Opportunities - Amanda Pankau, Director of Energy and Community Resiliency, Prairie Rivers Network
- Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers - Urszula Parfieniuk, Grants Navigator, Great Lakes TCTAC
- Customized Grant Support - Noor Shahzad, Community Outreach Associate, Environmental Protection Network
- Engineering Assistance - Ellie Carley, Program Manager, Community Engineering Corps
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