Upcoming Webinars
April 24
Thursday
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Effects of Storms and Power on New England Communities and Pathways to Grant Applications
Description:
The webinar will address storms and their effects on the communities, such as power outages, flash floods, etc. In particular the webinar will delve into how storms form, how power outages affect the communities, and what measures can be taken to adapt to the impacts of power outages. The webinar will also highlight the grant opportunities that are available for New England communities, and the application process for these grants. Key topics include:
- New England weather scenario
- Types of Storms and How storms form
- Storms and their impact on communities
- Power outages and their impact on community
- Mitigating effects and Mid-storm Resource availability
- Grant opportunities and Grant application
May 6
Tuesday
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Pollution Prevention 101: Successfully Addressing Point Source Pollution and Accessing Funding To Do So
Description:
More often than not, point source pollution can be prevented or reduced without spending large amounts of money. At the same time, internal efforts to do so help refine project scoping, leading to clearer and more competitive funding applications. This webinar will cover the following:
- Pollution explained in a manner that redefines the value of prevention
- Examples of successful and innovative pollution prevention efforts
- Funding sources available to achieve organizational goals
Upcoming Workshops
May 1
Thursday
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Navigating SAM.gov and Obtaining a Unique Entity ID for Federal Grants
Description:
To apply for federal grants and contracts, organizations must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This workshop will guide participants through the process of acquiring a UEI and completing the SAM.gov registration. Topics will include:
- Understanding the purpose and importance of the UEI
- Step-by-step instructions for SAM.gov registration
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
- Maintaining and renewing your SAM.gov registration
- Best practices for ensuring compliance and avoiding delays
May 8
Thursday
12:00-1:30 P.M. ET
Funding the Future: Grant Writing Workshop for Native Tribes
Description:
Designed specifically for Native tribes and Indigenous-serving organizations, this workshop provides practical tools and strategies for writing successful grant proposals. Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities, craft compelling narratives, and build strong grant applications that reflect their community's needs and values. Topics will include:
- Finding grant opportunities for tribal communities
- Elements of a strong grant proposal
- Telling your community's story in a grant application
- Budget development and justification
June 2
Monday
12:00-1:30 P.M. ET
Show and Tell: Using Communications to Advance Climate Resilience
Description:
Climate change is reshaping our communities, with disproportionate impacts on low-income populations, rural communities, tribal nations, and communities of color. A crisis of this scale can leave people feeling helpless, unable to act due to the enormity of the issue. How can local leaders effectively communicate present and emerging environmental challenges in a way that leads to real-world action and funded tangible projects?
- This webinar will explore the power of storytelling in shaping climate resilience efforts and securing resources for implementation of related projects
- Attendees will hear real-world examples of successful communication campaigns from New England communities that led to meaningful outcomes—such as infrastructure improvements, funding for climate adaptation, and community-led initiatives
- We will provide an overview of tools to help craft compelling narratives that highlight your own community’s climate-related challenges and solutions