Get the latest on award announcements from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), information on Technical Assistance (TA) resources, and get highlights on some of the projects already underway!
Technical Assistance (TA) Workbooks. The TA Workbooks, available in English and Spanish on the CCTA website, are a great way to kickstart the writing and organization of your application as you work with your TA provider.
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs). You can learn more and view the presentation slides here, where you'll find a host of resources from EPA's TCTACs.
The Department of Interior (DOI) shares resources from the EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) on how to access and navigate federal environmental justice resources to help your communities through the grants process and the supports available.
If you would like to share your experiences and/or thoughts about the CCTA program with EPA, you can provide comments online.
Find a brief overview of the FY 2025 Brownfields Grant offerings and where to find resources to apply for Assessment Grants, Community-wide Assessment Grants, Revolving Loan Fund Grants, and Cleanup Grants all in one place!
EPA’s Brownfields Program provides grants and Technical Assistance to communities, states, Tribal nations, and others to assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. Learn more and view the EPA’s presentation on brownfields to find grants and resources on how to apply.
EPA has just released a new website, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT). CRAFT was created to support technical assistance providers working with states, Tribes, communities, nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions, businesses, and others looking to invest in climate-resilient projects.
EPA has just released a new website, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT). CRAFT was created to support technical assistance providers working with states, Tribes, communities, nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions, businesses, and others looking to invest in climate-resilient projects.
EPA recently released updates to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Community Change Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Find the September updates to the CCG FAQs here on the EPA website (PDF).
EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment periodically hosts webinars for the EPA grants community. If you are interested in applying for an EPA grant like the Community Change Grants, or are currently managing an EPA grant, consider attending one of these webinars. You can also subscribe to the EPA Grants Update Listserv to receive updates about these webinars.
The EPA announced the release of the final Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy. The new policy outlines updates on how the agency intends to engage with the public and provide meaningful public participation opportunities in all of its programs and regions. This policy is grounded in the acknowledgment that EPA's actions to protect public health and the environment are stronger when they are informed by and reflect the lived experiences of the communities and individuals the agency serves.
Fall Office Hours Start Next Week! The Community Change Grants Technical Assistance (TA) program is continuing to offer our hands-on series of office hours to help communities complete and submit grant applications. You can find more information on these events below.
A reminder about nonprofit status: You must attach proof of CBO nonprofit status to your application, as Grants.gov does not validate nonprofit status. We advise that you upload this when submitting your application in Grants.gov in the “Other Attachment File(s)/Mandatory Other Attachment” window.
Track II communities, mark your calendars! We have an upcoming workshop series for TA-approved communities who are interested in submitting an application under Track II of the Community Change Grants program. Find more information about this series below.
The Community Change Grants Program is still accepting applications through November 21, 2024. Communities are encouraged to submit applications early and as soon as NOFO requirements are met. EPA announced the first round of selections on July 25. Selections will continue on a rolling basis for the remainder of 2024. Please note the last day to request new Technical Assistance is tomorrow, August 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Mark your calendars! There are three days left to request individualized Technical Assistance (TA) for the Community Change Grants program. The deadline for new TA requests is 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 16, so now is the time to act.
On August 6, EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights has published an updated version of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Community Change Grants Program (CCGP). This new version, known as Modification No. 3, replaces the previous versions of the NOFO.
Looking for additional support as you work on your application? We recently updated our Resource Library to include more tools and links - take a look today!
EPA announces initial selections from $2 billion Inflation Reduction Act program – the largest single environmental justice investment in history – delivered by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
Exciting news! Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $325 million in funding for 21 selected applications to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience and build community capacity.
For applicants looking for partners, we are sharing the results of the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) Program Partner and Assistance Survey, which lists potential partners by EPA region.
To provide eligible applicants with the most effective Technical Assistance (TA) possible, and in light of the of the fast-approaching November 21, 2024 Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) application deadline, EnDyna, EPA’s TA contractor, will stop accepting new requests for TA after August 16, 2024.
Additional clarification and guidance on partnerships: In some areas of the country, groups eligible to apply for the Community Change Grants Program (CCG) may have difficulty locating a Community Based Organization (CBO) within their geographic area. EPA would like to remind groups in this situation how the NOFO defines a CBO.
Need a little guidance on creating a Project Area Map? You can find a short, step-by-step video on using EJ SCREEN on the CCG TA website. And check out our other webinars and videos, too! We think you’ll find them helpful as you navigate the application process.
Check out the new Pollution Reduction and Climate Action Strategy fact sheets on the CCG TA website to help you put together your CCG application. We think you’ll find these really helpful. And be sure to check back as we will continue to post additional strategy fact sheets and resources as they become available.
Check out the TA Workbooks page on the CCG TA website for worksheets to help you put together your CCG application. We think you’ll find these really helpful. And be sure to check back; the full TA workbooks will be coming soon!
Do you need Technical Assistance (TA) for your Community Change Grant (CCG) application? Reach out to our Help Desk via EJ_TechAssist@epa.gov or at (800) 540-8123. You can even get in touch with Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) experts!
Do you need Technical Assistance (TA) for your Community Change Grant (CCG) application? Reach out to our helpdesk via EJ_TechAssist@epa.gov or at (800) 540-8123. You can even get in touch with Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) experts!
We’re continuing to add materials to the online Resource Library and Community Change Grant Technical Assistance website. Make sure you check back for the latest tools to help you craft your application.
We’ve added new fact sheets to the Community Change Grants (CCG) website. Keep checking back as we continue to build out our helpful resources!
Our new Resource Library is LIVE! Check out our newest tool to help you as you work on your Community Change Grant application. It’s full of federal resources, documents, links, and presentations you may find useful as you plan your project.
You are invited to join a webinar hosted by the Water Infrastructure and Resilience Finance Center and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) and funding available through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address stormwater-related challenges.
If you haven’t visited the Community Change Grants (CCG) Technical Assistance website recently, you should visit today! We just added a few new resources, including a new page just for fact sheets. We’ll continue to add new fact sheets, videos, and other resources to the website as we finalize them, so keep checking back as you work through the application process. (Your TA provider will also have these new materials as soon as they come out!)
Whether you missed the Buy America Build America (BABA) webinar, or just want a refresher on the information presented by the experts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can find the recording of the webinar and the presentation slides on the Community Change Grants Technical Assistance (TA) website.
EnDyna is nearly ready to launch our Resource Library for communities! The new Federal Resource Library will include additional links to tools that may help you with your proposal, including mapping tools, data sets on lead in drinking water and air quality, and demographic tools, among other useful sites. Please stay tuned for updates on this new resource when it goes live!
We wanted to send out one last reminder about the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) webinar happening TOMORROW, April 25, 3-4 pm EDT, with experts from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
EnDyna is preparing to launch some new Technical Assistance (TA) tools and resources, including a new resource library, by the end of next week. Please keep an eye on your inbox for a notification when these tools go live!
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) mandates that all federally-funded infrastructure projects must utilize American-made products. As you prepare your Community Change Grant project proposal, it's essential to consider whether BABA applies to your initiatives.
EPA will hold a meeting discuss ongoing barriers that prevent basic services in many Colonias and other Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) in the Southwest region.
EPA will hold a meeting discuss ongoing barriers that prevent basic services in many Colonias and other Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) in the Southwest region.
As you prepare your Community Change Grant project proposal, it's essential to consider whether the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) applies to your initiatives. Join us for a webinar on April 25, 3-4 pm ET to learn from experts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)!
Please join EPA on Wednesday, May 8th to Thursday, May 9th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 PM PDT, in Imperial Valley, El Centro, CA. This hybrid in-person meeting and online webinar will provide discussion regarding the ongoing barriers that prevent basic services in many Colonias and other Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) in the Southwest region.
Please join us on Monday, March 25th at 3 PM EDT, for an informational webinar on the Community Change Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Target Investment Areas (TIAs). This webinar is primarily directed towards U.S. southern border communities, and will cover content including the NOFO, application requirements, eligible entities, eligible project activities, and other helpful information.
Please join us on Tuesday, March 19th at 3 PM EDT, for the 8th webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to communities who need support navigating the Community Change Grant (CCG) process.
Please join us on Tuesday, March 12that 3 PM EST, for the latest webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to communities who need support navigating the Community Change Grant (CCG) process.
Please join us on Tuesday, March 5th at 3 PM EST, for the latest webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to help communities navigate the Community Change Grant process.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 27th at 3 PM EST, for the latest webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to help communities navigate the Community Change Grant process.
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Please join us onTuesday, February 20th, for the latest webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to help communities navigate the Community Change Grant process.
Please join us tomorrow, February 13th, 2024, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the latest webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to help communities navigate the Community Change Grant process.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the latest webinar in an ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to help communities navigate the Community Change Grant process.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 6th, for the Applicant Eligibility, Statutory Partnerships, and Collaborating Entities for Track 1 Proposals webinar from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET. This is a part of the ongoing series designed to provide technical assistance to help communities navigate the Community Change Grant process.