New England TCTAC

Join us on May 21st for our upcoming webinar with INENAS, Native Nations of New England: An Introduction to Indigenous Tribes, Environmental Challenges, and Strategic Solutions. Native Peoples of New England have a rich history and vibrant contemporary communities. This webinar offers an overview of the Native Nations of New England, and participants will gain insight into the environmental challenges faced by Indigenous communities and explore collaborative, culturally informed strategies for resilience and sustainability. https://bit.ly/4d1Vlba

Join us tomorrow, April 23, at the Storrs Campus for the 2025 Earth Cafe! Stop by our table to learn about our center, meet some of our team members, play fun games and win great prizes! bit.ly/4iq0Gd2

Join us on May 6th for Pollution Prevention 101, an informative webinar session on pollution and its impact on environmental and public health! bit.ly/4jgfWL3

Join us May 1st for our upcoming workshop, Navigating SAM.gov and Obtaining a Unique Entity ID for Federal Grants! 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. bit.ly/3GpZoBu

We are happy to announce our participation in the 3rd annual Earth Cafe event on April 23! Visit our table to have fun, win prizes and learn more about what we do! https://events.uconn.edu/event/258519-earth-cafe-2025

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Effects of Storms and Outages on New England Communities and Pathways to Grant Applications! 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. bit.ly/4hX4zpJ

Register for our upcoming webinar, Addressing Aging and Health in Rural Communities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Support! Join us for an engaging discussion on aging and health in rural communities. New England has one of the fastest-growing aging populations in the country, with many older adults residing in rural areas. This webinar will explore key social determinants of health for aging adults and examine how environmental risks and protective factors impact their well-being. We will discuss the role of NE TCTAC in supporting organizations through available services. We will also share grant funding opportunities to address the unique needs of aging adults in rural communities. https://bit.ly/3Xzpvfb

Register for New England TCTAC Office Hours! We will answer your questions about community needs assessment, project planning, funding opportunities, grant application tips, and more. https://bit.ly/4bSpsBe

Join UConn Technical Assistance to Brownfields (UConn TAB) in an informative session on how brownfields impact these communities and how sustainable redevelopment can lead to positive change. Learn about the history behind these environmental challenges, examine important data on neighborhoods impacted by brownfield sites, and discuss how brownfields redevelopment can play an important role in building strong, healthy communities for all people. https://bit.ly/3DPsKsj

Our latest webinar, Issue Spotlight - Flooding: How New England Communities are Adapting & Where to Go for Funding, is now available to watch on YouTube! Learn how communities are adapting, where to find funding and how TCTAC can help.

Issue Spotlight - Flooding Webinar 02/25/2025 Issue Spotlight - Flooding: How New England Communities are Adapting & Where to Go for FundingWith climate change leading to more heavy rain events and sea l...

Join UConn Technical Assistance to Brownfields (UConn TAB) in a webinar helping you learn what brownfields are, what the steps are to getting them redeveloped, and the free support that UConn TAB can provide to public entities along the way! bit.ly/3Fc4Zep