Soliciting applications for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program designed to provide small cities and counties funding to install eligible cost-effective energy efficiency equipment to improve current infrastructure.

-To increase energy efficiency.

Applicants should submit one original and one copy to:
California Energy Commission
Grants and Loans Office
Attn: EECBG Small City/County Grant Program
1516 Ninth Street, MS-1
Sacramento, CA 95814
Click here to view the full application.

Accepting proposals to utilize the $373 million in stimulus funds to create healthier communities through sustainable, proven, population-based approaches such as broad-based policy, systems, organizational and environmental changes in communities and schools.

Applicants can apply online utilizing the forms and instructions posted on the official Federal agency wide E-grant website.

Click here to view the full application.

Accepting proposals to utilize the $4 billion available to states in competitive grant dollars through the Race to the Top fund.

- To adopt standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy;
-To build data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction;
-To recruit, develop, reward and retain effective teachers and principals, especially where they are needed most; and
-To turn around our lowest-achieving schools.

Workshop to educate citizens about programs and services available through local and federal funding. This workshop will feature the Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing Program including financial assistance, housing stability assistance and placement services.

North Miami
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Griffing Center
12220 Griffing Boulevard
North Miami, FL 33161

Seminar to educate residents about accessing stimulus dollars in Los Angeles. Topics include upcoming green opportunities, Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding, and ideas for creative ways to obtain and use stimulus dollars. Representatives from the County of Los Angeles, City of L.A. Housing Department, and Seslia & Company will be present.

Los Angeles
Friday, November 20, 2009
7:00 am – 9:00 am
The Regency Club
10900 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Cost schedule is as follows:
$30 members
$45 nonmembers
$10 student members
$15 student nonmembers
To register, contact Christyne Buteyn at (310) 322-1520 or info@westsideurbanforum.com.
Please pre-register by November 18, 2009.

Presentations to review the final application from the state of California to apply for the ‘Race for the Top’ competitive grant funds. Topics of discussion include: changes in eligibility requirements, competitive criteria, the overall structure and level of funding in the competitive grant programs, the extent to which comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Education were incorporated, and final timelines for applications, awards and implementation.

Sacramento
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Legislative Office Building
State Capitol Room 4202
Sacramento, CA 95814

Hosting a web page to provide information about Mississippi's project implementation and to reduce the period of time for publication and bid openings for any construction projects under the Federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Mississippi State Website

Funding is available for low-income families to weatherize their homes by installing measures that cut energy costs. Measures may include: weather-stripping and caulking around doors and windows; replacing broken glass panes or windows; installing insulation, including on water heaters and in attics; tuning up, repairing, or replacing the furnace or heating unit; installing carbon monoxide detectors; replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL’s; or replacing a high-energy consuming refrigerator with an energy-efficient one.

Individuals and families making up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or about $44,100 a year for a family of four are eligible for this program.

If you are eligible, fill out an application with the organization that serves your county or Pueblo. Find a list of supporting organizations here.