Discover how to tackle climate change with BRIC and FMA grants.

This free webinar, presented by University of Illinois Extension in collaboration with Prairie River Network, delves into the impending climate change hazards Illinois will confront. Participants will discover strategies for leveraging the federal BRIC grant to finance projects to mitigate these natural threats. The presentation will include Trent Ford's research on climate change in Southern Illinois and a discussion of the next round of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant.

Presenters:

Trent Ford is an expert in climate and climate change and its interactions and impacts, especially regarding water, serving as the Illinois State Climatologist since 2019.

Jeff Thompson is a State Hazard Mitigation officer who serves the state’s counties and local jurisdictions, working directly with FEMA and their hazard mitigation grant program managers to ensure communities get the support and information needed to apply for BRIC and FMA grants.

Randa Watts is a clean water organizer at Prairie River Network. Watts is committed to raising awareness about Illinois' water crisis and supporting communities in securing funding for projects to enhance our water systems, particularly those in need.

Explore Additional Webinars in the Thriving Communities webinar series 2024: 

These seminars are part of the Thriving Communities series presented by University of Illinois Extension to provide information on navigating federal grant applications, community inclusion, and strategic planning for energy and environmental initiatives.

All sessions are presented at Noon. 

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs | April 16 

This free webinar, presented by University of Illinois Extension in collaboration with Prairie River Network, delves into the impending climate change hazards Illinois will confront. Participants will discover strategies for leveraging the federal BRIC grant to finance projects to mitigate these natural threats. The presentation will include Trent Ford's research on climate change in Southern Illinois and a discussion of the next round of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant.

Illinois Climate Bank: Funding Opportunities Exploration | May 21 

The Illinois Finance Authority has been appointed as the Illinois Climate Bank, offering funding and programs to support communities in advancing clean energy and climate resilience. Explore in this webinar current and upcoming opportunities presented by the Illinois Climate Bank representatives.