Charting, Navigating, and Building Funding Pathways for Midwest Communities

Unprecedented amounts of federal funds are being rolled out for climate action through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This document examines how to leverage federal funds and use the grants process to implement priority climate projects in the Midwest. It describes the need for charting a “funding map” that identifies gaps in the region and aims to help navigate the funding landscape, particularly for smaller, under-resourced and capacity-constrained communities, by building funding pathways to regional and national opportunities.

9/13/24 – More on CPRG and more grants for trees!

Funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund are moving through channels to reach local communities. Find out more about GGRF plus funds for the Tribal Transit Program and support for outdoor rural recreation programs

7/12/24 – EPA EJ grantmakers and more

Check out new resources from Climate Central on heat and hear what’s in the works for funding from the EPA EJ Thriving Community Grantmakers in Regions, 5, 7, and 8

6/14/24 – CDFIs and Green Funding with IFF

Special guests from IFF, a Midwest CDFI supporting nonprofits to shape more equitable and vibrant communities through community-centered lending, development, and real estate consulting.