Transformative Communities Partner Application

Welcome to the Transformative Communities Partner Application! Our mission is to help community-based institutions in low-income disadvantaged communities (LIDACs) identify qualified infrastructure projects and prepare them to compete & win climate funding.

Please fill out the following form if you desire to receive technical assistance or community engagement support for your community-led climate infrastructure projects.

First Name

Last Name

Title

Email

City

State

Zip Code

Organization

What is your organization’s size and number of employees?

What is your organization’s annual revenue?

What is your organization's website URL?

Please describe your organization in 3-5 sentences.

What cities and/or states does your organization serve?

Does your organization serve disadvantaged communities (LIDACs)?

YesNoNot sure

What Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) region are you in? Check all that apply.

Region 1 – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VTRegion 2 – NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 federally recognized Indian NationsRegion 3 – DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV and 7 federally recognized tribesRegion 4 – AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TNRegion 5 – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WIRegion 6 – AR, LA, NM, OK, and TXRegion 7 – IA, KS, MO, and NERegion 8 – CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WYRegion 9 – AZ, CA, HI, NVRegion 10 – AK, ID, OR, WA and 271 native tribes

What climate infrastructure projects is your community interested in implementing?

Decarbonization of affordable multifamily housing through energy and water efficiency (GGRF)New construction of net-zero residential buildings in rural areas and urban infill (GGRF)Infrastructure to support zero-emissions micro mobility options (GGRF)Deployment of chargers (GGRF)Infrastructure to improve walkability and bikeability (GGRF)Publicly accessible EV charging stations (Electrification) (Community Change Grant)Community solar & microgrids (Electrification) (Community Change Grant)Green or reflective roofs, cool pavements (Urban Greening) (Community Change Grant)Community Resilience Hubs (Community Change Grant)Updating & improving sewage systems vulnerable to flooding (Community Change Grant)Not sureOther

Please state any additional Climate Infrastructure Projects your org is interested in implementing.

What federal funding (IRA) opportunities will your organization apply for to support your infrastructure project?

EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)EPA Community Change GrantsEPA Thriving Community GrantmakersClean Heavy-Duty Vehicles GrantsDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot ProgramBipartisan Infrastructure LawCHIPSOtherNot sure yet

Please state any other federal funding opportunities

Please state any other federal funding opportunities

Is your organization looking for Technical Assistance?

What technical assistance roles below are of interest to you? Choose as many as you like.

Grants for Technical AssistanceFellow or additional staff for Capacity BuildingGrant Writing SupportProject Identification for Community-led Climate Infrastructure ProjectsProject Readiness Assessments for Community-led Climate Infrastructure Projects (Case Studies, Investment Needs Analysis, etc)Project Implementation for Community-led Climate Infrastructure Projects (Shovel Ready Projects in Need of Funding)Connect with Private Financing Opportunities Community Organizing TrainingGreenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Technical Assistance and SupportOther

Please state any other technical assistance roles that may interest you

Here are some technical assistance roles, do any of these interest to you? Choose as many as you like.

Has your organization recently received any federal funding from Inflation Reduction Act investments?

If yes, which climate investments did you receive?

Community Change GrantsGreenhouse Gas Reduction FundsPrivate FundingOther

Please state any other climate investments your organization has received

What size loan or grant opportunity are you aiming to apply for?

Please indicate the loan or grant amount

What is your organization's current ability to acquire funded resources?

Which stage of project readiness is your organization currently in:

Please state the type of partnerships you are seeking

Climate EntrepreneursWorkforce DevelopmentCommunity Benefits PlansOther

What other partnerships interest you?