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 Register today for our upcoming Catalyst Communities webinar
The Catalyst Communities Initiative is a comprehensive program to provide education, training, planning, and technical resources to local governments as they work toward their sustainability goals. This initiative offers an array of resources on various environmental, social, and economic topics to help communities across Michigan make a just transition to decarbonization and meet our MI Healthy Climate Plan goals. The initiative aims to provide a range of resource options to meet communities wherever they are, regardless of geography, population size, or pre-existing knowledge. The Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Catalyst Communities Initiative is hosting this webinar series free to communities.
Webinar recordings are posted online for future viewing on the Catalyst Communities Webinars Webpage and anyone who registers will:
- get notification when the recording is available,
- receive a copy of the presentation handout, and
- get resource and contact links for taking a deeper dive into each webinar topic.
Upcoming Sessions
Cutting food waste in half by 2030 is key to Michigan’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Attend this webinar to learn more about how state agencies are paving the way to cut back on food waste. Experts will also discuss ways local governments can get involved and encourage food waste reduction efforts in their own communities.
A total of $1 million dollars is available to expand EGLE's organics infrastructure. Grant awards are expected to range from $5 thousand to $250 thousand. Join us to hear about the EGLE Organics Infrastructure Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) which is open to both public and private sectors The RFP application deadline is August 28th. In this webinar, participants will hear from our recycling specialists on RFP eligibility criteria and different, infrastructure projects ideas. Participants will also learn how to connect EGLE program priorities with their own local organics recycling goals and objectives. Join us to learn how EGLE's recycling grant program works and hear directly from EGLE's recycling specialists on the dos and don’ts in the application process.
The Partnering with Underserved Communities on Clean Energy Projects and Manufacturing webinar will provide an overview of how to work collaboratively to develop clean energy projects or clean energy manufacturing in underserved communities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the significant federal and local government programs aimed at directing investments and benefits to support clean energy initiatives in underserved, distressed, and energy legacy communities. The event will share examples of how to create ownership and value-added opportunities for the communities where you are hosting projects and how to connect with neighborhood organizations, economic development groups and other non-government organizations contacts in underserved communities.
Registration Questions:
Alana Berthold: BertholdA@Michigan.gov
Joel Roseberry: RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov
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