Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (TCTAC)
The New England Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) Program, as part of the Federal Thriving Communities Network Initiative, provides technical assistance and capacity building resources to help cultivate and sustain thriving communities throughout the country.
New England TCTAC
The New England TCTAC is administered by the University of Connecticut, it provides the necessary training and assistance to help community organizations to become proficient with the federal grant application systems, grant proposal development, and grant award management.
UConn TCTAC partners with New England communities through utilizing outreach, communication resources, direct engagement, and technical assistance training to advance environmental projects locally, including translation and interpretation services for communities with limited English-language proficiency.

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Latest News

How Does a Wildfire Get Its Name? It’s Up to Local Responders
New England TCTAC Director Carolyn Lin was recently interviewed by Bloomberg News addressing how a wildfire is named and the importance of naming a natural disaster such as a hurricane.
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Connecticut has been making Puerto Rico more energy resilient. Here’s how it’s doing it at home, too.
Connecticut’s Green Bank is partnering with the Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust to boost energy resilience for low-income families in Puerto Rico while strengthening infrastructure resilience at home.
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UConn, EPA Launch Regional Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center
The Environmental Protection Agency is backing UConn’s initiative through a $10 million federal grant.
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Urban Forestry Supports Connecticut Communities
Bringing together the power of UConn research and extension, faculty are using urban forestry initiatives to benefit Connecticut’s Hispanic and Latino communities.
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Please see below for more information about our upcoming Webinars and Workshops!
March 17
Monday
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Brownfield Redevelopment
&
TAB Services
March 19
Wednesday
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. ET
Massachusetts
Funding Workshop
2025
March 21
Friday
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. ET
Rhode Island
Funding Workshop
2025
March 24
Monday
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Exploring Disproportionate Environmental Impacts of Brownfields on Communities