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So pleased to partner with the Erb Family Foundation on our important environmental management and justice work on Detroit's Eastside. (Fun fact: Dr. Shuster purchased materials from Erb Lumber for his 1982 Eagle Scout nature trail project!) We all live in a watershed (or, us urban dwellers, in sewersheds), which is the geographic area of land that drains or “sheds” water into a specific surface water. The coastal eastside sheds water (and – yuk – sewer overflows) into the Detroit River (thus the sewershed naming). The USEPA established a program to sustainably manage watersheds for water quality. This program calls for a watershed management plan (WMP), which guides this work. However, the Detroit River watershed is the only watershed in southeastern Michigan without a WMP. How did that happen? 🙁 Dr. Shuster has worked with MI EGLE, WSU OVPR, USACE, and now Erb Family Foundation to fund a WMP HQ at the Eastside Community Network, and get this WMP drafted and on the move. 🙂 What is special about the Erb Family Foundation Funding and our WMP effort? We are building a resident-driven writing process toward drafting this WMP. We value the time and expertise of resident watershed planners drawing from the Eastside to work with with us. We recognize this effort and engagement via the still-novel concept of compensating for the value these watershed planners will bring to the process. Filing this WMP means that Eastsiders can resolve this significant environmental injustice, identify and guide voluntary measures, and become eligible for different types of environmental project funding (State, Federal), which can be used to implement the WMP, and improve our coastal Detroit environment writ large. https://lnkd.in/gJWJ3dqC

🧩 How are government instrumentalities like the mythical centaur 🐎? They’re both hybrids—in this case blending the power of government with the agility of a private organization. Check out my recent article on the Watershed Legal Counsel blog to find out more about these unique entities driving many of Maryland’s environmental and infrastructure projects. 🌍 Take a look and let me know what you think! #governementinstrumentalties, #nonprofits, #publicinfrastructure, #conservationpartnerships, #environmentalrestoration, #Marylandenvironmentalpartnerships, #marylandindependentagencies

What has the power of a government agency, the adaptability of a nonprofit, and plays a crucial role in Maryland's public infrastructure and conservation efforts? The answer might surprise you. Discover the unique world of governmental instrumentalities in Jennifer W.'s latest blog post—where she breaks down how these hybrid entities are shaping the future of public infrastructure and environmental restoration. #governementinstrumentalties, #nonprofits, #publicinfrastructure, #conservationpartnerships, #environmentalrestoration, #Marylandenvironmentalpartnerships, #marylandindependentagencies https://lnkd.in/eHYU2nW8

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!!!!! The second round of grantmaking for the Environmental Justice Data Fund (EJDF or “the Fund”) will be supported by a $4 million fund, created and seeded by Google.org. The EJDF aims to help frontline communities historically underserved and disproportionately impacted by climate change and environmental injustice in the United States use data to address environmental hazards, with special attention to matters regarding air and water quality. The Fund will support eligible organizations to unlock resources, increase their access to federal infrastructure funding, and advocate for new policies that empower communities to address past environmental harm and pave the way to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future. The new round of grantmaking was designed based on insights from the 2022 grantmaking cycle, which demonstrated a high need in the field to address environmental hazards, especially related to air and water quality. The fund remains dedicated to the principle that supporting data work will help advance justice and build power within local communities. By providing those most impacted by environmental injustices with valuable information, they are empowered to confront these issues and develop community-led solutions. The Fund will prioritize projects that serve frontline communities and consider a broad range of approaches to using data to advocate for environmental justice at the local and regional levels (please see below for how the Fund defines “frontline communities”, “environmental justice”, and “data” for this opportunity). It will provide organizations with flexible project funding to increase their organizational capacity to incorporate quality data work into their environmental and climate justice programming. The fund expects to make two to four grants of $500,000 and six to eight grants of $250,000. The Fund encourages grantees to leverage grant funds for matching opportunities, if applicable. Deadline: August 30, 2024.

Climate change, the environment, and renewable energy are my passions, and my biggest hope is to contribute to reversing the climatic disasters that are taking place on the planet right now. This following grant is an exciting opportunity for Long Islanders. Of course, I am biased since I am from Long Island  : ) 😉 The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund (LISSF) of the Long Island Community Foundation is a competitive grant program seeking proposals to restore and protect the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. LISSF is interested in empowering communities of all kinds (including communities typically underrepresented in environmental programs and projects) to access, improve, and benefit from Long Island Sound, its waterways, and surrounding lands. Up to $500,000 is expected to be available for grants in 2024, with grants expected to range from $15,000 to $200,000. Few, if any, grants will be made at the maximum award level. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Proposal Due: Friday, February 2, 2024 Call 516.410.4895, or email [email protected] for a free fee quote to have us write your entire proposal, or edit your draft, for a reasonable flat fee. https://lnkd.in/ewggUKNK Bev Browning Holly Rustick

For my #nonprofit #development #homebuilder friends- Brownfields are an excellent opportunity to address community needs and clean up land for reuse. There are several grants available for identifying, assessing and cleaning up brownfields for reuse. If you are interested in learning how brownfield grants can help you, join our upcoming webinar "Reclaiming the Past, Building the Future: Brownfield Basics" next Tuesday at 3pm: https://lnkd.in/gfEf2icD

3,030 acres and counting...We’re thrilled about the lands we’ve protected so far. And we're working to protect more. But successful land securement exists only with a thoughtful, long-term plan for land stewardship. This is why we've set the ambitious goal to raise $1.5 million for land stewardship. So far, we've raised $459,250! By donating, you make a pledge to something that matters—creating positive, actionable difference to EALT conservation lands, now and into the future. #EALT #amplifyaction2023 #EALT #amplifyaction2023

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Does your organization work within communities impacted by ship & port pollution? Apply for Pacific Environment’s grant! Through this grant opportunity, Pacific Environment will prioritize frontline organizations, community-based groups and environmental justice organizations that are serving and working within communities directly impacted by ship and port pollution. At a glance: ✔️ Applications will be accepted between June 1 – July 31, 2024 ✔️ Average 2023 grant: ~$65K ✔️ Awards will be announced in December 2024 ✔️ We are prioritizing projects in port communities in California, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington but will consider funding projects and organizations that are taking on acute port crises in other regions throughout the United States. For the full details, see here https://bit.ly/3VpbbE9 Please repost and share this widely among your networks! Please reach out to Carolina Velasquez ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns. #Nonprofit #Environment #GrantApplication #FundingOpportunity

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Does your organization work within communities impacted by ship & port pollution? Apply for Pacific Environment’s grant! Through this grant opportunity, Pacific Environment will prioritize frontline organizations, community-based groups and environmental justice organizations that are serving and working within communities directly impacted by ship and port pollution. At a glance: ✔️ Applications will be accepted between June 1 – July 31, 2024 ✔️ Average 2023 grant: <$65K ✔️ Awards will be announced in December 2024 ✔️ We are prioritizing projects in port communities in California, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington but will consider funding projects and organizations that are taking on acute port crises in other regions throughout the United States. For the full details, see here https://bit.ly/3VpbbE9 Please repost and share this widely among your networks! Please reach out to Carolina Velasquez ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns. #Nonprofit #Environment #GrantApplication #FundingOpportunity

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! This grant is open, but closing May 30th! **Green SchoolYards** The purpose of this grant type is to create green schoolyards to protect the health, well-being, and educational opportunity of children most vulnerable to increasing temperatures and extreme heat across California. Projects shall be centered around improving the environmental conditions and experiences for school children with the highest levels of co-benefits and all projects and project activities shall be connected to tree cover and nature-based activities. Projects will invest in nature-based climate solutions that deliver multiple benefits such as helping to alleviate extreme heat, improving the immediate environment for students as well as supporting outdoor learning and environmental literacy, while also reducing GHG emissions, improving functionality of urban forests, arresting the decline of urban forest resources, increasing climate change resilience, improving the quality of the environment in urban areas, and optimizing co-benefits to school children and surrounding urban residents. @calfirecareers Mackenzie Wieser - what do you think for working with school or parks? Brad Squires - Does the Foodbank classes fit this bill? #nonprofits #sacramento #communities https://lnkd.in/g2nPZAYZ