Resources
Resources for Grant Applicants
Eligible organizations can apply for technical assistance in applying for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant funding. Depending on the program, eligible entities include community-based organizations, nonprofits, local and state governments, tribes, faith-based organizations and institutes of higher education.
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) provide training and other assistance free of charge to help underserved communities build capacity for developing stronger grant applications and navigating grant application systems.
The following three organizations can assist eligible organizations in EPA Region 2 serving New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight Indian Nations:
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WE ACT for Environmental Justice was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host its Region 2 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) serving New Jersey and New York. As one of the 18 virtual centers across the nation, WE ACT TCTAC provides technical assistance, training, and related support to nonprofits, municipalities, tribal governments, educational institutions, and other entities throughout New Jersey and New York seeking funding for environmental justice projects.
WE ACT has partnered with Clean Energy Group, Columbia Climate School, Environmental Protection Network, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus, New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity, and the South Ward Environmental Alliance to provide training and technical support free of charge. Learn more here, and request technical assistance here.
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The Inter-American University of Puerto Rico is a private, non-profit institution of higher education with deep Christian roots. For more than 100 years, it has been dedicated to preparing students in all branches of humanistic, social and scientific work; and has served as a cultural bridge between North America and Latin America.
The University operates "Eagle Hubs", which engages with and assists grassroots organizations in developing leadership capacities for Environmental and Energy Justice for Region #2 - Project EJ TCTAC Geographic Area #2 of the EPA, PR, New York, New Jersey, and US Virgin Islands. Register here.
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The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 650 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.EPN’s pro bono Capacity-Building Technical Assistance Program provides assistance to communities and NGOs, as well as state, local, and tribal agencies disproportionately impacted by environmental and health issues. EPN's network of volunteers assists organizations to more effectively and meaningfully participate in government decision-making by helping them navigate EPA, potential grants, regulatory processes, federal policies, and publicly available data to support their work. Register here.