Individuals and community-based organizations active in environmental justice work or related work in Connecticut are encouraged to apply to the Environmental Justice Mapping Tool Advisory Committee (MTAC). Applications open September 12th, 2022 and close October 12th, 2022.
The MTAC will be an advisory group to the EJ Mapping Project, a partnership between CIRCA and CT DEEP. MTAC grants will fund individuals and organizations for their time spent on this advisory work. Importantly, this funding expands the capacity of groups often disenfranchised from participation in tools or policies that directly impact them. The grant period will run from January - August 2023, with funding delivered in monthly stipends. CIRCA expects to select 7 grantees to serve on the MTAC, each funded at $5,000. Participation from MTAC members will primarily consist of attending 5 virtual meetings and 1 in-person regional forum (multiple dates available), along with associated review of EJ mapping materials to prepare for these meetings. The time commitment is expected to be 20 - 25 hours total between January - August 2023.
Full details, including a detailed scope of work, application preview, and application evaluation rubric can be found in the letter of solicitation available below.
To apply as an individual, please download and complete the individual form below and email it to circa@uconn.edu before 5 pm on October 12th.
To apply as an organization, please download and complete the organization form below and email it to circa@uconn.edu before 5 pm on October 12th. Please note that organization applicants will need to nominate a single individual representative to participate in all MTAC activities.
A meeting to learn more about this grant funding was held virtually on WebEx, on September 26th, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Click below to access the recording.
Questions? Please contact CIRCA Community Resilience Planner Mary Buchanan at mary.buchanan@uconn.edu