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| Dear Friend,
This is my State Capitol update for the week of February 7.
If you prefer to watch rather than read, click the image below to hear about the issues contained in this newsletter. |
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Here’s a list of today’s topics:
- Women's Business Development Council Now Accepting Grant Applications. Click here.
- New England For Environmental Justice Grantmaking Program Deadline Approaches. Click here.
- ICYMI - New Matching Funds Grant Program Supporting CT Communities Pursuing FEMA Funds. Click here.
- Events in the Northwest Corner. Click here.
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| Attention small business owners - the Women's Business Development Council is now accepting applications for two grant programs designed to help businesses at various stages of development.
The Ignite Grant Program offers grants of up to $10,000 for local women-owned businesses. To qualify, business must:
- Be in operation for at least two years
- Have annual revenues between $25,000 and $2 million.
The application will remain open through Monday, March 10. Learn more about the Ignite Grant HERE. |
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| The Child Care Business Opportunity Fund provides grants of up to $25,000 to licensed and aspiring child care businesses. The program supports businesses at different stages, from start-ups to those looking to expand. You can apply now through Monday, March 3. CLICK HERE for more details.
Live information sessions are available throughout the application period. These sessions will cover grant requirements and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Register for an information session HERE. |
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The first-round applications for the New England For Environmental Justice Grantmaking program are due February 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET.
Key Details:
The RFP is available here.
Funding Available: Up to $48M distributed over three years, with individual grants ranging from $75,000 (Seed Funds) to $350,000 (Tier 3 Implementation Projects).
Eligible Projects: These projects should address issues such as environmental health, water/air quality, stormwater management, clean-ups, healthy housing, climate resiliency, and energy justice.
Application Deadlines: Round 1 applications are due by February 14, 2025, 5 PM EST. Additional rounds continue into 2026 or until funds are fully allocated.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, higher education institutions, and other entities working in disadvantaged communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool.
Request help if needed- Technical assistance is available to guide you this process! Check out this great guide from EPN and contact them for additional help.
Want to support this initiative as a grant reader? The project team will release additional details in early 2025. Please sign up for general updates so you can learn more when the details are ready.
Use the following resources to learn more and support your application efforts:
- Webinar Recording: CRCJ's Thriving Communities Grant Program Informational Webinar.
- Handouts: Grant Details Slides, New England EJ TCTAC Informational Slides, EPN Resource Slides
The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs is proud to serve as the anchor organization for Connecticut on behalf of this program. CRCJ will be a valuable resource for you as you explore this opportunity. If you have any questions about our work, please feel free to contact us at thrivingcommunities@ctclimateandjobs.org or visit our website.
For more information on the grant program, including application details, templates, and timelines, please visit the official website: https://environmentaljusticenewengland.org or email your question to: ejgrantsnewengland@hria.org.
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| DEEP is accepting applications for a new matching funds grant program to support Connecticut communities pursuing funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. This new matching grants program is a component of the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund, which helps communities invest in projects that address vulnerabilities to extreme weather and reduce impacts to critical infrastructure.
DEEP’s Matching Funds for FEMA, BRIC program is open to municipal governments, local public utilities, federally recognized Tribal nations, and other entities eligible for FEMA BRIC funding. DEEP will award between one and three quarters of a project’s non-federal match requirements, with larger awards going to projects that benefit environmental justice communities and incorporate nature-based solutions.
Applications are due by midnight on March 3, 2025. Additional details on review criteria and how to apply can be found in the Request for Proposals on the webpage for the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund.
DEEP will hold an office hours to give applicants opportunities to ask questions:
For questions about this program, please email DEEP.climateresilience@ct.gov. |
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The Millbrook School 131 Millbrook School Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545 will be hosting the Firefly Environmental Arts Project Launch on Friday February 21st at 7pm. Snow date: Sunday February 23 at 1pm). Our guest speaker, Eileen Fielding, Sharon Audubon Center Director, will provide an inspirational talk on environmental and sustainability issues. Additionally, there will be a student presentation by the Marvelwood School: Purple Martins: Passing the generational torch to ensure their survival in Connecticut & Beyond. The evening will include a collaborative art exhibit showcasing nature-inspired works by both professional and aspiring student artists. Reception to follow.
Firefly Environmental Arts Project The Firefly Environmental Arts Project is a collaborative arts and sustainability initiative engaging students and professionals within our CT/NY/MA tri-state corner to build community through shared experiences in nature and the arts. fireflyprojectinfo@gmail.com www.fireflyenvironmentalartsproject.com. |
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The Congregational Church of Salisbury will present its monthly First Friday Music in the Meeting House on Friday, February 7 at 12:00p.m. at 30 Main Street, Salisbury. The Meeting House will open at 11:45 a.m.
This month’s program, David Baranowski will play a varied program of piano works, including Beethoven’s beloved Piano Sonata “Moonlight” No.14 in C-sharp minor Op. 27, No. 2 (Sonata quasi una Fantasia).
Free to the public, Music Director David Baranowski’s musical gift provides a time of reflection surrounded by inspiring, soul-nourishing classical repertory. |
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REVOLUTIONARY RENAISSANCE - Motets, Madrigals, and Canzonas by Groundbreaking Composers of the 16th Century
Concerts on March 1 & 2, 2025 in Lakeville, CT and Great Barrington, MA - Information and Tickets: www.crescendomusic.org
Dedicated to bring to our audience jewels of the minorities in musical life, this concert program features underperformed repertoire of the Renaissance. |
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| The Albert Rivera Quartet will play two shows at the Palace Theater's Poli Club on Friday, February 14. The first show will begin and 7 PM and the second will begin at 9 PM.
Click here to learn more. |
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| Football Watch Party
Kick off game day with food, fun, and football frenzy! The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens is hosting the ultimate Football Watch Party.
Attendees will be able to watch the biggest game of the year on three jumbo screens in the park. Plus, the Meraki food truck will be rolling in with a menu full of FREE game day fare, sponsored by Barbara Bouyea of Bouyea & Associates. Click here for more information. |
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| It is my honor to represent our district. I look forward to hearing from you about the issues raised in this newsletter, or any other topics you think I should know about. You can email me at maria.horn@cga.ct.gov or call me at (860)-240-8585. Thanks for reading, and I wish you a safe weekend.
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| Sincerely,
Maria Horn
State Representative |
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