Resources

The Speak Easy, Speak Free People's Hearing is a public expression of testimonies and cultural celebration, lifting up community-based solutions to end threats to people's health, land and work. The event encourages communities to come forward to keep our aspirations alive, setting in motion what comes next to find a way out of the the chaos, harm, and silence so many are suffering in 2025. The People's Hearings are organized by the People's Environmental Justice Advisory Council (PEJAC), composed of former members of the WHEJAC which was dismissed in January 2025.

The PurpleAir Community Forum is an online space where people can discuss air quality issues, share experiences, and ask questions about PurpleAir sensors. Users connect with each other, exchange tips on using sensors, and collaborate on improving air quality awareness in their communities.

From WE ACT: Community Engagement and Participation are the cornerstones to creating and implementing equitable, sound, and transformational programs and policies. This issue brief provides guidance and highlights best practices for meaningful participation and robust analysis that yields tangible benefits and investments in underserved and overburdened populations.

Public forums and listening sessions are a valuable resource in upholding open lines of communication with the public. Citizen participation in community projects can help identify and solve problems. This section explains how community leaders can implement public forums and listening sessions into community building and use the results to shape their projects.

This page provides information and resources on Superfund Involvement Tools with lots of additional resource links.

This page provides information and resources about Community Advisory Groups (CAGs) with lots of additional resource links.

The Speak Easy, Speak Free People's Hearing is a public expression of testimonies and cultural celebration, lifting up community-based solutions to end threats to people's health, land and work. The event encourages communities to come forward to keep our aspirations alive, setting in motion what comes next to find a way out of the the chaos, harm, and silence so many are suffering in 2025. The People's Hearings are organized by the People's Environmental Justice Advisory Council (PEJAC), composed of former members of the WHEJAC which was dismissed in January 2025.

A collection of seminal documents discussing the history and principles of EJ, including principles of organizing communities around the common issues of environmental justice.

The Speak Easy, Speak Free People's Hearing is a public expression of testimonies and cultural celebration, lifting up community-based solutions to end threats to people's health, land and work. The event encourages communities to come forward to keep our aspirations alive, setting in motion what comes next to find a way out of the the chaos, harm, and silence so many are suffering in 2025. The People's Hearings are organized by the People's Environmental Justice Advisory Council (PEJAC), composed of former members of the WHEJAC which was dismissed in January 2025.

The Southeast Sustainability Directors Network (SSDN) addresses pressing climate and sustainability challenges through resilience efforts — work that creates a healthy, clean, and more stable environment for current and future generations. SSDN connects local government sustainability professionals throughout the region to accelerate, scale, and implement sustainable best practices so that communities are equipped to adapt to and mitigate climate change. SSDN has compiled a list of funding opportunities to support communities in their efforts to move towards a greener, healthier, and more resilient future.

JustGive, which has raised over $600M for charities since 1999, launched Charity Bridge Fund as a nonpartisan initiative to mobilize new support and direct funds to urgent, real-time program needs. This initiative fills a critical gap by serving as a trusted hub for channeling aid to credible organizations that have lost vital support due to recent government cuts.

Candid offers multiple online courses and webinars focused on proposal writing and developing budgets.

A one-hour webinar that includes an overview of how to find grant opportunities and grant writing basics. The webinar covers how to prepare and submit a grant application and budget, and the EPA's process for evaluating applications and notifying applicants.

Region IV EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant for states and territories grantees is non-competitive and catered specifically to the states for work relating to each state’s post-consumer materials management and recycling plans. It has a partner grant which was for communities and focused on political subdivisions investing in recycling infrastructure.

There is funding out there for you. This searchable database will help you find grants your organization might qualify for, and how to apply. For application assistance, contact your regional TCTAC. This database includes curated domestic opportunities from Grants.gov and soon other opportunities. Here, you can search based on funding range and number of awards.

A grant search engine and marketplace of independent grant consultants. You can try the platform free for 7 days, and then pay as little as $19/month. Includes a database of active grants from hundreds of sources across the U.S. updated weekly and a database of 15,000+ funder profiles to help you discover all possible funding.

This page highlights federal funding opportunities that are open for applications from state, local, territorial, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, manufacturers, and more. The funding opportunities on this page include those from NIHHIS partner agencies, as well as other federal agencies and non-governmental organizations, that directly address heat or are heat-relevant.

Fact Sheet for Georgia Schools and Child Care Centers for lead in drinking water funding sources.

Energy Funds for All is a resource guide to help NC and SC residents access support for home and community energy projects.

Interactive map showing critical air quality indicators (e.g., ozone and PM levels) measured by a network of AQ monitors in US, Mexico, and Canada. Data is not validated, but can be informative in exploring community health impacts and designing projects.

The PurpleAir Community Forum is an online space where people can discuss air quality issues, share experiences, and ask questions about PurpleAir sensors. Users connect with each other, exchange tips on using sensors, and collaborate on improving air quality awareness in their communities.

The PurpleAir Community Map is an interactive platform that displays real-time air quality data collected from PurpleAir sensors globally. It visualizes particulate matter levels, enabling users to monitor air quality in their area. The map fosters community engagement and awareness of environmental conditions through user-contributed sensor information.

National-scale air quality data with some visualization tools. Great at high-level data but local-level data is limited. Note: this online resource is maintained and operated by the National EPA and the reliability of the data should be treated as such.

EJScreen is the environmental justice screening and mapping tool that utilizes standard and nationally consistent data to highlight places that may have higher environmental burdens and vulnerable populations. This is an unofficial copy of EJScreen, hosted by the Public Environmental Data Partners.

Human health and well-being are closely tied to the environment, which provides benefits such as clean water, clean air, and protection from natural hazards, also known as ecosystem goods and services. EnviroAtlas provides geospatial data, easy-to-use tools, and other resources related to ecosystem services, their chemical and non-chemical stressors, and human health.

National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network brings together health data and environmental data from national, state, and city sources and provides supporting information to make the data easier to understand. The Tracking Network has data and information on environments and hazards, health effects, and population health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Social Vulnerability Index (CDC/ATSDR SVI or SVI) is a place-based index, database, and mapping application designed to identify and quantify communities experiencing social vulnerability. The Geospatial Research, Analysis & Services Program (GRASP) maintains the CDC/ATSDR SVI to help public health officials and local planners better prepare for and respond to emergency events with the goal of decreasing human suffering, economic loss, and health inequities.

The Disaster Guide is a resource for improving communication and coordination among NOAA offices and partners in the Southeast and Caribbean region related to disaster management. The guide provides roles and responsibilities of offices related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation/adaptation. The Guide also provides contact information for the relevant offices. Updated September 2025.

A collection of seminal documents discussing the history and principles of EJ, including principles of organizing communities around the common issues of environmental justice.

This Guide describes the steps necessary to obtain and maintain compliance with 501(c)(3) status in Georgia.

This toolkit helps document climate and come up with workable solutions to reduce climate-related risks. The page offers links to case studies, tools, and other resources.

Participatory science—also known as citizen science, community science, volunteer monitoring, public participation in scientific research, and other terms—uses the collective strength and knowledge of the public to gather and analyze data to answer environmental and public health questions. For data generated by the public to have a meaningful impact, quality assurance during data gathering is critical. EPA has created a Quality Assurance Toolkit to help organizations starting or growing a participatory/citizen science project. The Participatory Science Quality Assurance Toolkit features the QA Handbook and an accompanying video series, orientation guide, and two fact sheets. The Handbook and toolkit are a great tool for those starting out, or those looking to improve data quality documentation for participatory science projects. The Handbook includes: 1) a walkthrough of how to determine the level of documentation that fits your project’s needs 2) customizable templates and 3) a compendium of real-world participatory science QAPP examples.

SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Thanks to this generous support from the SBA and the selfless contributions of our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, we can deliver most of our offerings at no cost. SCORE fosters vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. They offer live and recorded workshops on grant writing, social media marketing, developing a budget, business insurance, mastering small business taxes and volunteer mentoring programs.

GrantLab facilitates networking opportunities and expert-designed resources and workshops to help organizations do their best work. Check out events, explore resources, and share tips for success with peers.

This booklet provides an introduction to submitting verbal comments at public meetings. Providing verbal comments on proposed government actions (which include not just actions by the government, but also actions it permits or licenses) is a way to influence decisions on issues you care about. In this booklet, you will find an overview of the process for providing public verbal comments and suggested tips and techniques for delivering thorough and convincing comments.

This booklet, adapted from the leading text The Art of Commenting, provides an introduction to writing comments to government agencies. Commenting on proposed environmental actions is a way to make your voice heard and to influence decisions on the issues you care about. In these pages, you will find an overview of the public written comment process and suggested tips and techniques for creating thorough and convincing comments.

The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits is a state association for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. They serve their member organizations and state's nonprofit sector through a mission to educate, connect, and advocate for North Carolina nonprofits. Their page has lots of links to resources relevant to starting a nonprofit in NC.

Energy Funds for All is a resource guide to help NC and SC residents access support for home and community energy projects.

The Disaster Guide is a resource for improving communication and coordination among NOAA offices and partners in the Southeast and Caribbean region related to disaster management. The guide provides roles and responsibilities of offices related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation/adaptation. The Guide also provides contact information for the relevant offices. Updated September 2025.

Get disaster assistance in Mississippi including active disaster services, damage reporting, emergency contacts, and more.

Find disaster assistance in Kentucky including public assistance, individual assistance, hazard mitigation, and volunteer coordination.

Find disaster assistance in Alabama.

Find assistance resources in Tennessee.

Find recovery resources in South Carolina.

Find national, regional, and local resources for disaster recovery. Resources include shelter, food, mental health, clean up, and missing persons contacts.

Apply for reconstruction of your home. Application is for people who earn below 80% of the average median income based on HUD Income Limits.

Get recovery assistance in Georgia.

Get disaster and home rebuilding assistance. Find free videos, resources, and guides. SBP offers FEMA appeals guidance, rebuilding assistance in select communities, and a wealth of digital resources to empower people affected by natural disasters.

Find disaster relief with American Red Cross services. Services include help finding missing loved ones, financial assistance, emergency services, emotional recovery resources, and infrastructure safety guidance.

See if you qualify for tax relief in disaster situations.

Review the list of existing disaster declarations to see what FEMA support your community can apply for.

Get individual assistance in Florida after a disaster.

Get connected to local volunteers who can help with disaster clean up. Project outreach materials are in English and Spanish.

DisasterAssistnace.gov can help you apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover. Check a location's disaster status and apply for help.

Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership (SCDRP) seeks to strengthen community resilience and support rapid disaster recovery from storms and disasters by serving as the primary network for professionals in emergency management, climate adaptation, and disaster recovery in the U.S. Southeast and Caribbean territories.

Silenced words is a stateless webpage that can be used to easily search documents for words flagged by the current administration. It does not upload the files to any web server, so your document will not be transmitted over the internet. The code works locally in your browser, and computes any output from there.

Silenced words is a stateless webpage that can be used to easily search documents for words flagged by the current administration. It does not upload the files to any web server, so your document will not be transmitted over the internet. The code works locally in your browser, and computes any output from there.

Candid offers multiple online courses and webinars focused on proposal writing and developing budgets.

A one-hour webinar that includes an overview of how to find grant opportunities and grant writing basics. The webinar covers how to prepare and submit a grant application and budget, and the EPA's process for evaluating applications and notifying applicants.

A one-hour webinar led by an expert presenter who will explain what a grant proposal is and how to apply. The webinar will guide you through developing a standard grant proposal that can be utilized across multiple funding opportunities.

This online training course is designed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to key aspects of grant budget development. The training may be used by applicants and recipients of EPA funds when preparing proposed work plans, budgets, and budget narratives for EPA grants.

Checklist for applying to grants. The grant process encompasses a lot of steps that are completed by different groups. This is a checklist of the main steps in this process with links to more detailed information on each one.

GrantLab facilitates networking opportunities and expert-designed resources and workshops to help organizations do their best work. Check out events, explore resources, and share tips for success with peers.

Candid offers multiple online courses and webinars focused on proposal writing and developing budgets.

EPA’s Office of Grants announced new requirement that, as of March 4, 2024, all new grant applicants and recipients (organizations that have never received an EPA grant, or if they last received an EPA grant before October 1, 2014) must complete two online courses, the “EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients” and the “How to Develop a Budget.” This requirement must be completed by new applicants and recipients prior to receiving grant funds. For further information on both courses, applicability, accessing the courses, and utilizing available tools and resources, email EPA_Grants_Info@epa.gov and please reference: RAIN-2024-G01.

GrantLab facilitates networking opportunities and expert-designed resources and workshops to help organizations do their best work. Check out events, explore resources, and share tips for success with peers.