• WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

    An Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center

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    WHAT DO WE DO?

    The Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice (WEST EJ Center) will give your organization or group free hands-on help, training, resources, and support to tackle environmental or energy justice challenges. We serve Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawai’i, and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands.

    GRANTS NAVIGATION

    GRANTS NAVIGATION

    • Funding database • Hands-On assistance to get and manage funding • Online trainings
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    COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

    COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

    • Community Resource Fairs • Advocacy Training & Resources • Community Champions • Student Internships
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    TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

    TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

    • Hands-on Consultation • Statistical Consultation • Conducting Local EJ Analyses • Research Energy Justice Opportunities
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    OUR MISSION

    The Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice (WEST EJ Center) will give your organization or group free hands-on help, training, resources, and support towards environmental and energy justice. We serve AZ, NV, CA, HI, and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands, including Native American tribes and Indigenous communities in these areas.

Cursos disponibles

Getting Started with SAM.gov

Getting Started with SAM.gov

Course modified date: 20 noviembre 2024

This training will walk you through the first step to applying for federal grants. It will show how to create an account and register an organization on SAM.gov, as well as how to secure a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). It is a requirement to have a UEI before an organization can apply for federal funding.

First, this training will cover the basic terminology and websites used to register an organization and why they are necessary. In the "How To" lesson, we walk through the steps of creating an account on SAM.gov. In the final lesson, we cover information regarding following up on your UEI application.

  • Estudiantes inscritos: 2
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Getting Started with Federal Grants: FAQs, Key Terms, and Basic Concepts

Getting Started with Federal Grants: FAQs, Key Terms, and Basic Concepts

Course modified date: 10 diciembre 2024

Grants are valuable resources for supporting projects or services an organization may not otherwise be able to provide. Applying for a grant can be intimidating and bring up a lot of questions. This training serves as an introduction to federal grants, frequently asked questions about grants in general, and resources to help you get started with applying for federal grants.

Take this short training if you're thinking about or planning to apply for a federal grant!

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key resources and websites for applying for federal grants.

  • Define key terms related to federal grants and grant applications.

  • List the items needed to get started applying for federal grants on Grants.gov.

  • Estudiantes inscritos: 1
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Choosing the Right Online Mapping (GIS) Tool for Environmental Justice

Choosing the Right Online Mapping (GIS) Tool for Environmental Justice

Course modified date: 12 noviembre 2024

Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, is a technology used for analyzing and mapping data. This training highlights several free, online GIS tools, or mapping tools with data related to environmental, climate, and energy justice. Take this training if you're interested in learning detailed information, as well as trainings and tutorials, for online mapping tools and resources. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Define GIS and what it can be used for.

  • Identify various online mapping tools and resources that have data or information related to environmental justice.

Course created: October 2024

  • Estudiantes inscritos: 1
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