Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative

12/08/2024

Join us Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 for an informative webinar hosted by MaPTCC Executive Steering Committee member, Dr. Dimitris Stevis, and staff from Colorado’s Office of Just Transition (OJT), the state office supporting communities and workers affected by coal facility closures.

Through real-world examples, including success stories from communities like Craig, CO, they will explore effective transition strategies that create new economic opportunities for energy transitions communities.

This session is designed for both community members and supporting professionals working to build resilient futures for energy communities.

Register at the 🔗link🔗 in our bio!

11/12/2024

The Mountains and Plains Environmental Justice Grants Hub is officially open and accepting applications!

The $40 million Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program is open to nonprofits and Tribal organizations in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Colorado.

Interested in learning more? Check out their social media, , and register for our webinar, tomorrow, November 13th, 2024 at 12:00pm (MST).

11/08/2024

Join MaPTCC and Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 for a webinar that gives an overview of the $40 million Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program.

The MAP EJ Grants Hub team will touch on the program’s mission, who is eligible to apply, how to write a strong application, and more.

Whether you’re brand new to applying for grant funding or an experienced organization, you’ll walk away from this webinar with everything you need to apply for this program.

We’re excited to see you all on Wednesday, and you can register for the session through the link in our bio!

10/23/2024

Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced an additional $3.6 billion targeting water infrastructure projects. This $3.6 billion combines with the previously announced $2.6 billion announced earlier this month that will help communities across the nation to upgrade water infrastructure.

In order to be sure the investments reach the communities that need them most, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires that a majority of the funding that was announced today is allocated to disadvantaged communities in the form of grants or loans that they aren’t required to repay.

If you’re interested in receiving technical assistance from EPAs Water Technical Assistance program you can complete the WaterTA request form on EPA’s website.

10/22/2024

Join MaPTCC Wednesday, October 30th at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (MST) for a webinar covering the fundamentals of Environmental Justice with a focus on critical and Indigenous perspectives.

Dr. Stephanie Malin is the co-director of the Center for Environmental Justice as CSU, as well as a leading scholar on environmental justice, health, and governance within extractive and regenerative systems.

She will talk about the 4 essential strands of Environmental Justice (EJ), centering critical and Indigenous perspectives, and more.

Register for the webinar at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you all next Wednesday to hear from Dr. Malin!

10/22/2024

Don't forget! MaPTCC is accepting nominations and applications for the Tribal Advisory Council until December 1st, 2024. Apply or nominate through the link below!

We would love to hear from you! To get in touch with us at MaPTCC, please contact [email protected] or call (406) 994-6904.

10/17/2024

The MaPTCC team headed to Denver last week to attend and present at the EPA Region 8 launch of MaPTCC. Project Manager, Ben Williamson spoke to the attendees about the technical assistance services that MaPTCC offers to communities. We also heard from EPA Regional Administrator, KC Becker, on the unprecedented funding opportunities available right now.

Team members from MaPTCC, including Caleb Seeling and Wendolyn Holland from the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy ( ), Melissa Bosworth from the Center for Social Creativity, Mindy Hill from CSU’s Center for Environmental Justice ( ), and Emmett Blaney from the Environmental Protection Network all attended the launch.

Ready to take advantage of everything MaPTCC has to offer? Check out the link in our bio to learn more or request technical assistance!

10/17/2024

Do you have specific questions about MaPTCC or the technical assistance we offer? Wondering if your organization qualifies? Our Community Resource Engagement Specialists (CRES) are here to help!

Wednesdays, 3PM-4PM (MST) our CRES team holds office hours to answer any questions you have about MaPTCC.

You can find the link to the online room in our bio! We’re looking forward to see you there!

10/09/2024

Join MaPTCC Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (MST) for a webinar covering the EPA’s Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT).

CRAFT equips technical assistance providers with effective resources to support communities in securing funding, particularly those historically challenged in accessing federal dollars.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from EPA experts. Discover how to leverage CRAFT to enhance your community’s climate adaptation efforts and secure crucial funding for impactful projects.

Find the link to the webinar in our bio and don’t forget you can watch all of our previous webinars on our YouTube channel!

10/04/2024

The Biden-Harris Administration shared big news last week. On Sept. 25th, 2024 the EPA and AmeriCorps announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps. The goal of the new partnership that was launched as a part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps is to open doors for people to serve in careers that benefit disadvantaged and other low-income communities.

This is the largest environmental partnership in AmeriCorps’ history and EPA’s first nationwide service effort, supporting more than 250 AmeriCorps VISTA members across the US over 3 years.

Check out the link in our bio to read the whole press release!