EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) is Connecticut’s Anchor Organization for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. This designation allows CRCJ to serve as a key connector, helping community-based organizations access critical funding and resources to advance environmental justice across our state.
As part of this program, CRCJ will work closely with the EPA Region 1 grantmaker, Health Resources in Action (HRiA), to recruit diverse applicants for subgrant opportunities. Our primary focus will be on community-based nonprofits, particularly those new to federal funding, to ensure that Connecticut’s environmental justice community is well-represented and well-supported. In addition, CRCJ will be maintaining a database of environmental justice-related funding opportunities from federal, state, and private sources, allowing us to provide ongoing support to Connecticut organizations working toward equitable environmental solutions.
The CRCJ will host open office hours every alternating Tuesday at 10:00 am beginning November 12, 2024. Questions? Email [email protected].
Please note: Office hours will pause for the holidays on Dec. 24 and resume on Jan. 7, 2025.
“We are honored to have been selected as CT's anchor organization. We know we are stronger together. We look forward to coalescing environmental justice organizations around Connecticut to take advantage of this opportunity to advance justice for our communities.”
EPA Region 1 is offering the following Environmental Justice Thriving Communities subgrants through the Region 1 Grantmaker, Health Resources in Action (HRIA):
Tier 1
Assessment Projects
$150,000 (1 year)
Tier 2
Planning Projects
$250,000 (1 - 2 years)
Tier 3
Implementation Projects
$350,000 (2 years)
UConn - Connecticut Transportation Institute - New England Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center
The University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Transportation Institute provides training and assistance to help organizations navigate federal and local grant systems, develop strong proposals and manage grant funding effectively. Services include providing guidance on community engagement, facilitating meetings and offering educational courses. Technical assistance professionals and partners create and manage communication channels to ensure all communities have direct access to vital resources and information. Unsure where to start? View the technical assistance flow chart below and get in contact with a professional here.
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