We are thrilled to announce that the Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program’s Environmental Justice for New England Request for Proposals (RFP) is officially live. This groundbreaking initiative will distribute $48 million in grant funding to advance environmental justice across the six New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont—as well as the federally and state-recognized Tribal Nations of EPA Region 1.
Key Details About the RFP:
Funding Timeline: All grant funds will be fully expended by spring 2027.
Funding Structure: Grants will be distributed through three tiers, with a dedicated Seed Fund to assist capacity-constrained organizations.
Who Can Apply: Tribal Nations, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and other eligible entities focused on environmental justice in the region.
Rolling Applications: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with quarterly reviews until all funding is awarded.
This initiative is a remarkable opportunity to invest in transformative projects that address environmental disparities and uplift underserved communities in New England.
Learn How To Apply: Register for the Environmental Justice For New England Informational Webinar on December 12, 2024. Register here.
We encourage you to review the RFP and share this opportunity with your networks. To learn more about eligibility, application guidelines, and review timelines, click here.
Let’s work together to ensure that these vital funds create lasting impacts in the communities that need them most. The Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs will host office hours via Zoom for interested applicants biweekly on Tuesdays beginning 12/10/2024.
