{"id":22712,"date":"2023-06-06T13:10:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T17:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=22712"},"modified":"2026-01-28T19:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:31:32","slug":"purdue-extension-to-connect-underserved-communities-with-funding-for-energy-and-environmental-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/purdue-extension-to-connect-underserved-communities-with-funding-for-energy-and-environmental-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Purdue Extension to Connect Underserved Communities with Funding for Energy and Environmental Improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Purdue<\/a>Purdue Agriculture News<\/em> – Purdue Extension<\/a> has been selected to support a multistate effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for energy and environmental improvement efforts.<\/p>\n

The University of Minnesota will lead the effort as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC)<\/a> for Region 5 with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Purdue Extension\u2019s Community Development program<\/a> will provide central support in Indiana to help communities navigate federal grant application systems, identify partners and matching funds, and assist with project design and development.<\/p>\n

\u201cPurdue Extension is positioned well to connect with rural and underserved communities across Indiana with staff in all 92 counties,\u201d said Kara Salazar<\/a>, assistant program leader for Purdue Extension Community Development and sustainable communities extension specialist. \u201cWe look forward to working with regional partners as a liaison for communities in need of resources to assist with clean energy and water, affordable and sustainable housing, and addressing legacy pollution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional partners in Indiana include the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development<\/a> (NCRCRD), Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant<\/a> and Purdue Center for Regional Development<\/a> (PCRD).<\/p>\n

Michael Wilcox<\/a>, associate director of NCRCRD and assistant director and program leader of Purdue Extension Community Development, welcomes interested community partners to reach out to get involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to connecting with communities across the state while collaborating with our partners across the EPA Region 5. This is another excellent example of states within the north central region working together as partners to address pressing issues while fostering community resilience,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIllinois-Indiana Sea Grant is enthusiastic to build on our ongoing programs as we partner on this broad project to help support underserved coastal communities around southern Lake Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes in addressing environmental challenges,\u201d said Tomas H\u00f6\u00f6k, director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and professor in Purdue University\u2019s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nImplementation Examples of Smart Growth Strategies in Indiana<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nConservation Through Community Leadership<\/a>, The Education Store
\nCommunity Development<\/a>, Purdue Extension
\nConservation Through Community Leadership<\/a>, video, Purdue Extension You Tube Channel
\nRainscaping Education Program<\/a>, Purdue Extension
\nRainscaping and Rain Gardens<\/a>, Purdue Extension YouTube Channel
\nEnhancing the Value of Public Spaces<\/a>, The Education Store
\nEnhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities<\/a>, The Education Store
\nEnhancing the Value of Public Spaces Program<\/a>, video, Purdue Extension YouTube Channel
\nCommunity Planning Playlist<\/a>, Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR) YouTube Channel
\nIndiana Creek Watershed Project – Keys to Success, Partnerships and People<\/a>, Subscribe to Purdue Extension-FNR YouTube Channel<\/p>\n

Abby Leeds<\/a>, Senior Communications Specialist
\nPurdue Agricultural Communications<\/p>\n

Michael Wilcox<\/a>, Associate Director & Program Leader
\nNorth Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) & Purdue Extension Community Development<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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