University of Illinois Extension

Metropolis Planet covers the Great Lakes TCTAC and University of Illinois Extension's role within it.

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.

The center, led by Humphrey School faculty, has goals of equitable funding and hands-on help for underserved communities.

Great Lakes TCTAC Partner Illinois Extension hosted a 3 part webinar series focused on opportunities available to rural communities in Illinois related to the energy transition.

The UMN is home to a new federal office intended to get as much climate investment into environmental justice communities as possible. As part of this effort, Minnesota political leaders, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, and university staff held a roundtable discussion Wednesday highlighting the initiative.