Inbound Request Posted on April 3, 2024 Posted by callum_epn The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) provides pro bono capacity-building technical assistance to frontline communities, nonprofit organizations and under-resources state/local/Tribal government agencies. Please tell us about your situation and we'll reach out soon. Versión en español To begin, please tell us about yourself Your Name: Your Role Title: Your Email: Your Telephone Number: Urgency of this request Is this request urgent?: Yes, it’s Urgent This is Non-urgent Next please tell us about your Organization Your Group/Organization Name: Please select the type of group or organization you represent: Local Community GroupLarger NGO (nonprofit organization)Industry / Private SectorLaw Clinic / Law FirmAcademic InstitutionConsulting FirmState GovernmentLocal GovernmentTribal GovernmentOther - Not Listed Above Your Organization's website address (if it has one): Your Organization's Facebook Page (if it has one) Your Organization's X Handle (if it has one) US State/Territory: --Select--AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming---American SamoaCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaGuamPuerto RicoRepublic of the Marshall IslandsRepublic of PalauUS Virgin Islands City: Tribe/Tribal Consortia: Community Change Grant (CCG) Do you want to apply for a Community Change Grant? No Yes IMPORTANT: This is NOT a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) form. EPA did not assist with the development of this form. A full set of the results from this survey can be found here. In which State/territory will your project take place? I Don’t Know Yet. Multiple Places Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Federated States of Micronesia Guam Puerto Rico Republic of the Marshall Islands Republic of Palau US Virgin Islands Please write the names of all the places (locations) where the project will take place. Which EPA Region/s do you operate in? (Map of EPA regions) Region 1 (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT and 10 Tribal Nations) Region 2 (NY, NJ, PR, U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 Indian Nations) Region 3 (DE, PA, WV, VA, DC, MD and 7 Federally Recognized Tribes) Region 4 (KY, TN, NC, SC, FL, GA, AL, MS, and 6 Tribes) Region 5 (OH, IN, IL, MI, WI, MN, and 35 Tribes) Region 6 (NM, TX, OK, AR, LA, 66 Tribal Nations) Region 7 (NE, KS, MO, IA and 9 Tribal Nations) Region 8 (MT, ND, SD, WY, UT, CO, and 28 Sovereign Tribal Nations) Region 9 (CA, NV, AZ, American Samoa, CNMI, Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and 148 Tribal Nations) Region 10 (WA, OR, ID, and 271 Native Tribes) National Organization that operates in all states, territories and Tribes Other Other region/area. How far along in the application process are you? From September 1, 2024, EPN will only provide Community Change Grants technical assistance to organizations or entities that have an advanced draft proposal and are looking to strengthen their application or seek draft review. Organizations who are earlier in their application process are welcome to review all of our resources on our website. 1. Halfway through drafting a proposal and looking for feedback 2. Preliminary draft is completed and looking for feedback 3. Final draft written and looking for review Have you identified any potential partners yet? Yes No Please list the contact names and their related organization names in the space provided below: Which of these broad categories are you interested in for this grant opportunity? Select at least one, and all that apply: Climate resilience and adaptation. Mitigating climate and health risks from urban heat islands Extreme heat, wood heater emissions, and wildfire events. Community-led air and other (including water and waste) pollution monitoring, prevention, and remediation Investments in low- and zero-emission and resilient technologies and related infrastructure Workforce development that supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution. Facilitating the engagement of disadvantaged communities in state and Federal advisory groups, workshops, rulemakings, and other public processes. Unsure Are you looking for pro bono assistance with your SAM.gov or Grants.gov registration? Please note that these registrations are mandatory to apply or partner with an applicant. Yes No Unsure Are you interested in receiving pro bono application assistance early on to brainstorm viable ideas for your project with the support of our staff and/or volunteers? Yes No Unsure Are you interested in receiving pro bono application assistance closer to the deadline to have someone read your draft narrative and give you feedback on your application? Yes No Unsure Recognizing the requirement and/or preference for applications with partnerships, are you looking for potential partners for this opportunity? Yes No Unsure Do you have a grant writer or funding for a grant writer for this opportunity? Yes No Unsure Which funding track are you most interested in? See the funding opportunity notice for details. Funding Track I: Community-Driven Investments for Change: These projects will focus on “multi-faceted applications with Climate Action and Pollution Reduction Strategies to meaningfully improve the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities.” Funding Track II: Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance: Under this track, eligible applicants may submit projects for facilitating engagement of disadvantaged communities in state and Federal advisory groups, workshops, rulemakings, and other public processes to advance climate justice. Unsure What Climate Action Strategies will your application address? Select at least one, and all that apply: Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions Mobility and transportation Energy-efficient and resilient housing and building Microgrid installations Community resilience hubs Brownfield redevelopment Waste reduction and management Workforce development programs Unsure What Pollution Reduction Strategies will your application address? Select at least one, and all that apply: Indoor air quality Outdoor air quality Clean water infrastructure Safe management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste Unsure Further Questions? EPN has dedicated staff who are working to answer Community Change Grants-related questions as soon as possible. If you would like to ask us questions while we are processing your technical assistance request, please add them below How did you find us? How did you hear about this technical assistance program and/or center? Select: EPN volunteer or websiteAnthropocene AllianceCenter for Applied Environmental Science (CAES)Community and College Partners Program (C2P2)EPA or other federal agencyJustice40 AcceleratorRegion 1 (TCTAC) - University of ConnecticutRegion 2 (TCTAC) - Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Metropolitan CampusRegion 2 (TCTAC) - West Harlem Environmental Action (WE ACT)Region 3 (TCTAC) - National Wildlife FederationRegion 4 (TCTAC) - Research Triangle Institute (RTI International)Region 5 (TCTAC) - Blacks in Green (BIG)Region 5 (TCTAC) - University of MinnesotaRegion 4 & 6 (TCTAC) - Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ)Region 6 (TCTAC) - New Mexico State UniversityRegion 7 (TCTAC) - Wichita StateRegion 8 (TCTAC) - International City/County Management AssociationRegion 9 (TCTAC) - University of ArizonaRegion 9 (TCTAC) - San Diego State UniversityRegion 10 (TCTAC) - Willamette PartnershipRegion 10 (TCTAC) - University of WashingtonNational (TCTAC) - International City/County Management AssociationNational (TCTAC) - Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesNational (TCTAC) - National Indian Health BoardThriving Earth Exchange (TEX)Other Please specify which listserv, organization, database, portal, etc. Tell us about your issue and the assistance you are seeking Please provide a general description of the issue and what assistance you are looking for: Select Subject Matter(s) if known: Air monitoring Drinking water Flooding Petrochemicals Superfund Lead EPA Grants DOE Grants Carbon Capture Sequestration Select main Source(s) of Contamination if known: Brownfields Chemicals Hazardous Waste Lead Mobile Air Pesticides Petrochemical Solar Stationary Air Superfund Water Not Contaminant Specific Do you consider the residents you serve, or the community you live in, to be a Disadvantaged Community? Select: Yes No Please indicate which type(s) of community you serve/live in from the list below. Check all which apply: Community of Color Low-income community Indigenous community Rural community Other Please provide more information: Please provide any additional comments or concerns regarding your request: Confirm and Send Request The information you have shared above will be sent to EPN for review, and assignment to a Technical Assistance associate. Please review the information you have entered above (especially your email and phone number) and then click the Send Request button below to submit this request. Please fill out all required fields. Validate
