Resources
Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization’s Centralized Funding Clearinghouse
The IWG created a centralized online clearinghouse for energy communities centralizing funding opportunities across the federal government. Access a recorded webinar for step-by-step instructions for navigation and guidance on search and filter functions.
A Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The White House offers this Guidebook as a roadmap on funding available under the law. It explains, in as much detail as currently available, how much funding is available at the program level. The primary goal is to help partners know what to apply for, who to contact for help and how to prepare to apply for funding. Upcoming webinars to learn more about some of the programs covered in the Guidebook and BIL include:
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Toolkit
The U.S. Department of Energy's offers this four-part compilation of resources that state and local governments can use to navigate barriers and benefit from C-PACE financing to make more informed decisions and ensure their programs achieve public purpose objectives.
Events and Learning Opportunities
U.S. Department of Agriculture Events:
3/17: USDA Actions on Nutrition Security
3/24: USDA NIFA American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program Request for Applications Webinar (Applications Due: 6/1)
3/30: USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) Public Funding Guidance Webinar
Recorded: USDA NIFA | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Funding Webinar (Applications Due: March 31)
Recorded: USDA & HHS | Make Every Bite Count: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Print Materials & Figures
Recorded: USDA Presents: Access to Capital in Rural America for Non-Regulated Lenders and the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative
Find past workshop recordings at the USDA Rural Development YouTube Channel
Other Learning Opportunities:
3/29-30: Women’s Business Summit: “Ask an Expert” workshops, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. The event will be held in co-sponsorship with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
3/30: Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization: Repurposing Fossil Energy Assets
3/30: 2nd Annual GSA Virtual Meet and Match: Supporting the Success of Women-Owned Small Businesses
4/6: Introduction to U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce: Leveraging Your Women's Chamber to Grow Your Business
Recorded: SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs: Free Webinars & Find a free Mentor
