SDSU Center for Community Energy and Environmental Justice

The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) and CCEEJ invite you to join us for the webinar “Game Changers: Crafting Community Outreach MVPs (Most Valuable Plans)” on Wednesday, November 20th at 3:30pm PT! Register for the virtual workshop here: https://lnkd.in/gBS89ajU Community engagement is a cornerstone for success in any brownfield reuse project. A strong community engagement strategy will mobilize and empower marginalized communities, inspire informed decision-making and sustainable development, mitigate conflict, increase accountability, and foster long-term stewardship. A land reuse project with a strong approach to community empowerment will: promote equity, uplift the unique identities and needs of a city or town, and lead to longer lasting environmental protection. This interactive virtual workshop provides an opportunity for attendees to develop their own community outreach plan to take with them into the brownfield redevelopment process. With a team of moderators and facilitators, we will supply a comprehensive framework for attendees to walk away with a closer and more tangible understanding of the significance of community engagement. The virtual workshop will be especially engaging for folks looking to identify and engage key stakeholders in the redevelopment process, learn new methods for incorporating community feedback into project planning and implementation, and sustain effective communication and outreach to diverse community groups.

‼️RESCHEDULED‼️ the webinar on Funding Opportunities for Renewable Energy Projects will now be held on Thursday, November 21st at 3:00pm PT. More info on the webinar below: Do you have a renewable energy project that needs funding? Are you curious about available opportunities and how to access them? Join ICMA - International City/County Management Association and CCEEJ for an exciting webinar focused on funding opportunities for renewable energy projects. Participants will gain insights into available funding sources, application processes, and strategies for effectively tapping into financial support for their initiatives. This webinar will explore how frontline communities can access these resources to build capacity and address renewable energy needs in their community. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your community with the knowledge needed to secure funding for impactful renewable energy projects! Re-register here: https://lnkd.in/g6sjuu7S

Join the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) in partnership with the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control next Thursday 11/14 at 12pm PT for their upcoming webinar! Lunch & Learn: Writing a Successful Workplan DTSC's Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Lunch and Learn: Writing a Successful Work Plan November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT Join California's Department of Toxic Substances Control for an upcoming virtual event! They will explore essential strategies for crafting effective work plans to accompany your Technical Assistance Grant tasks, budget, and timeline. Gain insight on proposed activities, ask questions, and strengthen your project. This online webinar is open to all prospective TAG applicants and current TAG awardees. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gETE27sr Find more information on the DTSC TAG program here: https://dtsc.ca.gov/tag/

Do you have a renewable energy project that needs funding? Are you curious about available opportunities and how to access them? Join ICMA - International City/County Management Association and CCEEJ for an exciting webinar focused on funding opportunities for renewable energy projects. Participants will gain insights into available funding sources, application processes, and strategies for effectively tapping into financial support for their initiatives. This webinar will explore how frontline communities can access these resources to build capacity and address renewable energy needs in their community. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your community with the knowledge needed to secure funding for impactful renewable energy projects! Register here: https://lnkd.in/grQyGzAm

CCEEJ is excited to announce the launch of the second grant writing training cohort in partnership with Writing for Green. CCEEJ invites applications for an online class that provides hands-on training on the fundamentals of grant writing. Whether you are new to grant writing or a more experienced writer, in this course, you will develop a wide range of competencies necessary for effective grant writing – how to use storytelling in persuasive writing; managing workflow across a proposal preparation team; creating and presenting sound budgets, and grant evaluation plans. Following the completion of the class, CCEEJ will continue to support course graduates to maintain and build grant writing skills with the growing community of writers. All course materials and sessions are in English. Space in the course is limited. Applications will close on November 4, 2024. Submit an application here: https://lnkd.in/gSTZwe2Q

Weren't able to make our first Access to Action community conversation in July? No worries! In partnership with the WEST Environmental Justice Center (WEST EJ Center) and the National Indian Health Board, CCEEJ will be hosting another round of From Access to Action: How Tribal Governments and Organizations Can Utilize the Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00pm PT. This community conversation will introduce entities/resources including Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) program, one of the national TCTACs, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), the Region 9 TCTACs, and share how this program can support Tribal governments. The program provides free technical assistance to help communities realize their environmental justice goals. First, participants will hear from both Region 9 TCTACs and the National Indian Health Board to learn more about the services available to them. Participants will then engage in an interactive breakout session facilitated by pertinent TCTAC Tribal partners to share reflections, ask questions, and more. Join us to explore how the EJ TCTAC program can support your Tribe’s environmental justice initiatives and foster sustainable community development! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMPc57uT

Join us on October 3rd 3:00-4:00 pm PT for a discussion with the experts at PSE Healthy Energy helping communities evaluate the real world impacts of energy infrastructure and energy resilience. We will discuss the science, health and financial costs, and how these impact communities. We’re all about action so you’ll hear key steps communities can take in each of 3 key areas:  Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Oil & Gas Infrastructure  Energy Resilience More about PSE Healthy Energy: PSE Healthy Energy is a nonprofit energy science and policy research institute. Our mission is to generate science-based energy and climate solutions that protect public health and the environment. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gxwbb3Xp

Want to learn more about grant administration? Check out the recorded training modules on our YouTube channel! Our grant administration training series will be split into modules that cover a variety of important topics. Participating in these training modules will familiarize you with different types of grant regulations, identify components of Uniform Grant Guidance, and understand the importance of accessing grant terms and conditions. Check out our first three modules, “Intro to Grant Regulations,” “Financial Management systems,” and “Communicating Grant Results” Reporting” by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gbS5ubvg

CCEEJ will be participating in the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR)'s 2024 California Land Recycling Conference, "From the Ground Up" in Carson, CA September 17-19! Learn about land redevelopment projects and gain valuable insights into available funding opportunities for land recycling. Visit CCEEJ’s booth to learn more about CCEEJ’s technical assistance services. I hope you can join us at #CALRC2024! Here is a link to register: https://lnkd.in/gYry7UtE 

Interested in learning more about funding and resources for environmental and climate justice? Join the EPA's hybrid Community Check In (CCI) on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Honolulu from 5-7pm HST! CCEEJ and the WEST Environmental Justice Center (WEST EJ Center) will also be presenting at this event to provide more information on the technical assistance services we provide for EPA Region 9. More info here: https://lnkd.in/dqi5ejkQ The focus of this CCI will be Environmental and Climate Justice Funding and Resources. EPA Region 9’s Environmental Justice program staff and FEMA Region 9’s staff will present on current funding opportunities, followed by a brief overview of HIPHI and the WEST EJ Center and open discussion. This meeting is open to everyone and will provide insight on new environmental and climate justice funding opportunities and technical support, as well as the chance to engage in discussions on EJ-related issues.