[CPEO-BIF] Fwd: $200M+ California Grant Program Opens Nov. 1st!

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Creating equitable, vibrant communities through redevelopment.
New! CA Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Opening Monday, November 1st!
California’s new, $200+ million Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) program gives communities an unprecedented opportunity to address historic environmental injustices and set a new path for land use that will have immediate and lasting benefits. Public agencies, tribal organizations, and nonprofits in California are eligible to apply for this new funding. Visit the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) website for more information >>>

The Pre-Qualifying Application Round opens November 1st and will close on December 7, 2021. The application will be made available here. Watch for the initial launch of the Full Application in early January, which will be open for about 8 weeks. Both the Pre-Qualifying Application and the Full Application are open to all and we encourage you to learn about the program and apply!

DTSC has a dedicated project team that is committed to the success of the ECRG program and its participants, because success means cleaner, healthier California communities. The ECRG program:
Has a streamlined application process.
Makes grants for eligible expenses up to $7 million.
Does not necessarily require property ownership to participate.
Focuses in environmental justice areas.
Supports applicants with free technical assistance and other expert guidance.
View this flyer with additional information on ECRG program timeline, application materials, and key contacts.

Keep reading to learn more about the application support available!
Upcoming Webinars - Bring Your ECRG Questions!
The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR), will serve as the Brownfield Technical Assistance Provider for this program and guide you through the process. Don’t miss our kick-off webinar series, where you will learn:
The funding and timeline of the grant process
Who is eligible to apply
How to apply
What information you will be asked to provide
What expenses are eligible for reimbursement
What technical support is available to help you with the application process
Webinar for Applicants
November 3rd, 1:00pm PST
We encourage all potential applicants to join us to learn more about this transformative grant program.
Register
Webinar to Support Eligible Applicants
November 4th, 2:00pm PST
Learn how you can best advise and support communities, Tribes, and qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits in their quests to secure funding for cleanup and beneficial reuse of known or potentially contaminated properties.
Register
Additional Application Assistance
THAT’S NOT ALL! In addition to the webinars, Revitalization Specialists will provide guidance and expertise to support you and answer questions. Sessions are available in 15-minute blocks. The times are:

Monday, November 8: 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm
Monday, November 15: 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm

Please register for this free, no-obligation service using Signup Genius. We will open additional time slots as needed. You also can always contact us directly at ecrg@cclr.org or (510) 269-7020.
Sign Up for a Time Slot
Do you know other communities who could benefit from this grant funding? Please forward this email to others and sign up for the ECRG email list to stay up to date on news, deadlines, and application resources.
Sign Up for the ECRG List
CCLR is the go-to resource for municipalities and other public entities striving to maintain momentum for equitable and sustainable redevelopment during these times.
Your support allows CCLR to host events, develop resources, and provide nationally recognized technical assistance to transform communities.
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The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) is U. S. EPA’s Technical Assistance to Brownfield communities provider in Regions 9 and 10.
Contact us at info@cclr.org for assistance with your redevelopment projects.
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