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Resources for Revitalization
FEBRUARY 2025
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We know many of you have been impacted and are concerned by federal Executive Orders, freezes and program pauses on the important work you do to build thriving, resilient communities. CCLR was caught up in these actions as well. However, as of Monday afternoon, a Temporary Restraining Order has blocked any effort to “pause, freeze, impede, block, cancel or terminate” approved funding. The restraining order is to remain in effect until the courts can make a final ruling. We encourage all federal grantees to:
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Ensure you are compliant with your grant terms and reporting. If you need help with budget, reporting, work plan or procurement for your EPA grant contact CCLR for technical assistance.
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Apply for new grants: Federal funding opportunities are still accepting applications, we encourage you to apply for those funds, as well as state and foundation/private funding opportunities. See below for more information about the Thriving Communities Grant Makers (TCGM) grants for up to $350,000 in funding for environmental justice initiatives.
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Contact your Grant Account Manager: if you have concerns or questions regarding your federal grants.
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Share your story: if any actions from the new administration have negatively impacted you or your organization, share this information with your elected officials and local media.
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Center for Creative Land Recycling Announcing New Board and Advisory Council Members to Strengthen Leadership and Expand Impact
We are happy to introduce five new board members and five advisory council members who bring a wealth of experience in environmental policy, community development, and business leadership, to support CCLR's advocacy for brownfield reuse. Read more.
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SERVICES SPOTLIGHT: Getting Started
The Center for Creative Land Recycling offers Brownfields basics training, support for succession planning and new staff onboarding, and personalized technical assistance to communities and practitioners new to the world of brownfields.
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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Devyn Rainwater
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Devyn is a Program Manager with CCLR and co-leads a variety of outreach efforts and training curriculums geared toward municipalities and non-profits taking on brownfield reuse for the first time. In 2024, she worked with the National League of Cities to host their Brownfield Bootcamp, which prepared small, rural communities nationwide to apply for EPA brownfield funding. She is currently working with Groundwork USA to deliver brownfields 101 training to a cohort of 10 nonprofits to build their capacity for land reuse. Outreach and engagement with entities working in land reuse is a key part of her job and supports CCLR’s broader goal of supporting community-led redevelopment through capacity-building and funding. | |
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Project Spotlight:
India Basin Shoreline Park
The India Basin Boatyard at 900 Innes operated for more than 100 years. The yard closed in the 1990s and the fell into disrepair. Located between homes and the shore, residents and the City knew the old boatyard held great opportunity to provide open space, recreation, and climate resiliency benefits... Read more!
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Save the Date!
May 20-21, 2025
Yakima, WA
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CCLR is a proud member of the 2025 Planning Committee for the WA State Brownfields Conference! This conference aims to unite public and private sector stakeholders, as well as tribes from Washington and the Inland Northwest, to share successful strategies and explore future opportunities in brownfield redevelopment. Join us to connect, learn, and collaborate on building a brighter future for our communities. Read more. | |
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Housing for the People: How Local Governments are Building Social Housing Solutions for Public Good
PowerSwitch Action, Local Progress and PolicyLink co-authored a report that unpacks local governments’ efforts to build out social housing solutions that benefit the public. Learn more and read Housing for the People.
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EPA Grants December Webinar Series Recordings Now Available:
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EPA Thriving Community Grant Makers Program applications opened January 15th and are accepted on a rolling basis. Read more about how to apply. And watch the recording from CCLR’s webinar with Liberty Hill which discusses the TCGM program.
The TCGM program supports community-based efforts to identify, document, address, and respond to environmental and climate challenges. Broadly, funding is awarded in four categories:
Phase I: Assessment projects for up to $150,000 for a one-year period
Phase II: Planning projects for up to $250,000 for a 1-2 year period
Phase III: Development projects for up to $350,000 for a 2-year period
Non-competitive: Limited $75,000 non-competitive fixed-amount subawards available for severely capacity-constrained organizations.
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Do you need technical assistance with a land reuse project? | | |
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