The Thriving Communities Webinar Series is a part of University of Illinois Extension and Prairie Rivers Network's collaboration 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.
Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (TCGM) Information Session Tuesday, January 14 at 12 PM CT
The Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (TCGM) opened all grant competitions in December: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Great Lakes TCGM Partnership was chosen to issue grants in EPA Region 5 which includes Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 36 Federally Recognized Tribal nations. In partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, the Minneapolis Foundation will award environmental and climate-related grants ranging from $25,000 to $350,000 to organizations working in disadvantaged and underserved communities throughout the Great Lakes region. Ryan Alaniz, PhD, who is the Director of Rural Outreach will provide an overview of the program and specific information for rural communities to apply.
About the presenter:
Ryan Alaniz, PhD, is the RE-AMP Network Director of Rural Outreach for the EPA Region 5 Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. His goal is to bring federal funding to disinvested communities in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI to address environmental and public health challenges. Dr. Alaniz is also a professor of sociology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (on leave). His research has focused on disaster recovery, resilience, community, and international development. You can learn more about his work at www.ryanalaniz.com