News & Articles
Thank you for visiting our blog! We’re excited to share stories and insights on environmental and energy justice topics across the Midwest. We will also provide updates and resources regarding local environmental justice projects, opportunities, and events. As always, feel free to leave a comment or reach out to us with any questions or feedback.
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Federal Grant Resources for Rural Communities
HEJC partner, Center for Rural Affairs, recently hosted a webinar to help rural communities ensure that they are not left out of an unprecedented opportunity to apply for federal grants for infrastructure, energy, and conservation projects.
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New Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Website Launched to Support Communities
We’re excited to share a new resource for communities working toward environmental justice! The new Environmental Justice Technical Assistance website serves as a national hub for all the regional Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs). EJ TCTACs are institutions and organizations throughout the country with a common goal: to support the communities…
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Free Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance
K-State’s Pollution Prevention Institute (PPI) is offering free, confidential sustainability assistance to industry and businesses in or near Environmental Justice (EJ) areas in Kansas as part of their Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities. “Environmental justice” means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal…
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EPA Region 7’s Community Information Guide
Are you interested in grant funding, technical assistance opportunities, and information about EPA events? Sign up for EPA Region 7’s Community Information Guide emails! These emails provide communities, nonprofits, stakeholder groups, community-based organizations, academia, Tribes, state, local, Federal governments, and other partners with the latest news and information on funding, technical assistance, and event opportunities…
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USDA Rural Development Seeks Input to Improve Access to Grants and Help More Communities Thrive
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invited public input on a plan to make it easier for more people in rural areas to access grant funding that will strengthen their local economies, communities and quality of life.
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Upcoming Events and Funding Opportunities
Check out our list of community events and funding opportunities for summer 2024!
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