Midwest Climate Collaborative

The vibrant City of Carbondale, Illinois is looking for another Planner to join our team! Our recovering coal community is entering a renaissance, the likes of which we've never seen before. If you want to be part of it, now's the time. Southern Illinois is one of our Nation's best kept secrets. The music is good. The food is local. The people are kind. The outdoor recreation is otherworldly. Housing is affordable [AND] our community is committed to carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 45% reduction by 2030. If you want to work alongside a kickass team of women in planning that look at the world not as it is, but as it has been made and as it can be remade - this is the place for you. Please share with your network! #jobopportunity #jobopening #planning #cityplanning #regionalplanning #preservation #housing #downtown #outdoorrecreation #goodfood #goodmusic #kindpeople #affordablehousing #carbonneutrality https://lnkd.in/gvXYusa7 If you have any questions about the position, feel free to reach out to me via messaging or at [email protected]

Get support for your planting project through the Community Roots Program, made possible by Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds available to community-based nonprofits. As a national passthrough partner of the USDA Forest Service, the Arbor Day Foundation is currently accepting applications for three-year grants. Submit your application on our Request for Application page between July 12 and August 12 This is your opportunity to bring the natural beauty and countless benefits of trees to your community. Trees help people connect, heal, rebuild, and grow. Find resources, guidance, and information here: https://lnkd.in/g2ZmHUUQ

Our new @Coursera course is off to a great start with 146 learners pursing "Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives"! Join the group of learners in this FREE learning opportunity on designing, engaging in, and monitoring forest carbon projects. https://bit.ly/4eXGFtZ An optional certificate of completion is available for $49.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Arbor Day Foundation is proud to announce the Community Roots Program for all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/villages, Tribal organizations, and organizations working in Tribal communities. The Community Roots Program, made possible through Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, makes community-empowering projects possible. As a national passthrough partner of the USDA Forest Service, the Arbor Day Foundation has created a Request for Application page that houses key instructions for applicants. Applications are accepted July 12 – September 30. This is your opportunity to bring the benefits of trees to all your Tribal Communities. Plant an urban orchard that nourishes neighbors. Grow shady spots that provide relief for elders and animals. Bring people together to engage in hands-on experiences, and develop beneficial skills and deepen connections to the land. The Arbor Day Foundation is here to help you every step of the way. Our Request for Application page contains information on who qualifies, frequently asked questions, and guidance on the application process. Start your application today!! https://lnkd.in/emqxC4hN

If you work in an economic development organization and you haven't received hands-on training about using the Inflation Reduction Act as an #economicdevelopment tool, please consider joining us at RMI's next IRA Bootcamp for EDOs in Salt Lake City on September 23-24. You will gain valuable insights and understanding to help you and your organization navigate the intricacies of the IRA in ways that you can quickly integrate with your BRE and other investor work. Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gkB2paGU. Ben Feshbach Adam Beitman Andy Karellas Benjamin Kolendar Lew Cramer David Carlebach Marlin Eldred CEcD