1/11/25 – Building Resilience

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The situation remains critical as strong winds continue to make it all the more challenging to control. The widespread destruction is leaving thousands without homes, dozens have lost their lives and countless acres of land have been scorched. While California is over […]

12/13/24 – Navigating the IRA Landscape in a Time of Uncertainty

ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL GUEST This week, we welcomed special guest, Amy Turner, Director of the Cities Climate Law Initiative at the Sabin Center. Amy was featured in Sustainable Cities Fund webinar last week “Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act: What’s Next?” The webinar provided insights from Amy and her colleague Romany Webb into what we can […]

11/22/24 – Free Grant Training Offerings from MCC & SUIE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Free Grant Training Offerings from MCC & SUIE! Midwest Climate Collaborative and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is providing free Grant Training Workshops (virtual and in-person) Check out more details here (for what you’ll learn and when they are taking place!) We are thrilled to have Diane Cox and Connie Frey-Spurlock from SIUE who […]

11/01/24 – State Funding Readiness Project Support & More!

Green branded logo that reads "State Funding Readiness Project"

ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL GUESTS Many thanks to Taryn Akiyama and Heather Newberry of Hua Nani Partners for sharing details on their State Funding Readiness Project (SFRP) which is now offering pro bono service offerings for post-award implementation of federal funds! This includes contractor solicitation, grant management and reporting, community engagement, and workforce development. GRANTS & FUNDING […]

10/18/24 – Diving into the DOE BUILT grant

The new DOE BUILT grant helps non-profits make energy efficiency upgrades to their buildings, reducing energy costs and serving all charitable causes. The deadline is Nov. 12.

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