Grant Opportunity Reminders

Urban Environmental Education Centers

Grants for the development of Urban Environmental Education Centers are now available. In November, Governor Cuomo announced $1 million to support community-based organizations in their efforts to educate residents about environmental issues.

To apply for a grant, visit the New York State Grants Gateway. If you are currently a registered user on the Gateway, please log in using your credentials. If you are not a registered user, please select the "request access now" link under Registration and follow the instructions. More information is available at: Grants Reform site.

Applications are due February 2, 2018 by 3:00 PM EST

EPA EJ Collaborative Problem-Solving Grants Opportunity is Now Open!

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking proposals for the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program. This program provides funding to support community-based organizations in their efforts to collaborate and partner with local stakeholder groups (e.g., local businesses and industry, local government, medical providers, and academia) as they develop and implement solutions that address environmental and/or public health issues in underserved communities. The EJCPS program will award approximately $1.2 million nationwide in this competitive opportunity, and EPA anticipates awarding ten cooperative agreements (one in each of the ten EPA Regions) of up to $120,000 each.

Eligible entities for this opportunity are:

• incorporated non-profit organizations, including, but not limited to, environmental justice networks, faith-based organizations and those affiliated with religious institutions;
• federally-recognized tribal governments; OR
• tribal organizations

If your organization is NOT eligible, we encourage you to partner with an eligible entity or entities on an EJCPS project.

For more information, or to apply, see the RFP.

Potential applicants are invited to participate in an upcoming conference call with EPA to address questions about the EJCPS Program. These pre-application assistance calls, including one in Spanish, are scheduled throughout the open period. See the RFP for details.

Full Proposal Due Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Meet Marion

“On the Front Lines” profile: Marion Buckley. Marion works out of our Region 9 office as an Assistant Environmental Engineer with the Division of Materials Management. She has been with DEC for three years and works with facilities that manage solid waste to ensure they comply with state law. She also does public outreach to highlight the importance of recycling and waste reduction through various programs and initiatives, including the ‘Repair Café,’ which encourages residents to bring items and old appliances in to be fixed instead of throwing them away or sending them to landfills.

Learn more about Marion and the work of Materials Management by checking out her profile; You can also view additional video profiles of DEC staff throughout the state and the important work they do to protect the environment, conserve New York’s vast natural resources, and serve the public.

Conservationist Magazine Sale

Need a last minute gift for that environmentally conscious person? Give them a subscription to the Conservationist. Published six times a year, our New York State-focused magazine is filled with informative and entertaining articles covering a broad range of environmental and natural history related topics, including fishing, hiking, recreation, travel, hunting, and nature studies.

Subscribe or Renew online or call 1-800-678-6399 today!

Keep Up on Environmental Notifications

The Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) includes statewide and regional notices of complete applications under the Uniform Procedures Act (6 NYCRR Part 621); notices required under NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617) submitted by DEC as well as other state and local agencies; notices of DEC hearings; and other specialized notices required by specific laws.

Check out the ENB every Wednesday afternoon.

Help Us Serve You

If you have any Environmental Justice related issues, questions, or concerns, please send your email to justice@dec.ny.gov or call 518-402-9498.

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