Partner Feature

The Environmental Protection Network provides valuable resources and services to communities, organizations, and government agencies that are addressing the most critical health and environmental issues of our time--namely climate change and environmental injustice. 

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

CERTs has awarded seed grants to 45 inspiring energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in communities across Minnesota.

The Anthropocene Alliance and the Environmental Protection Network is co-hosting monthly virtual discussions on the second Wednesday of every month. The discussions will focus on federal funding and other topics of interest for frontline and environmental justice communities nationally.

To help applicants as they work through their Community Change Grant Applications, EPN has created a suggested 6-step application process for Track I and Track II—including a suggested timeline.

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.

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.

Great Lakes TCTAC partner Community Engineering Corps recently partnered with a non-profit to build a community center and a tiny home community for Veterans in need of shelter and community during times of transition.