AMANDA ZEIDNER & JERRY CALDERON on Partnerships to Navigate Federal Funding

07/01/2025 42 min
AMANDA ZEIDNER & JERRY CALDERON on Partnerships to Navigate Federal Funding

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Have you been curious about new federal funding opportunities, but worry that your organization can’t take on the administrative challenges? Here, Jerry Calderon at the Tataviam Land Conservancy (TLC) and Amanda Zeidner at the Council for Watershed Health (CWH) share their experience with securing federal funding, the challenges faced by community-based organizations, and the importance of diversifying funding sources for organizational sustainability. Hosted by River Network's Renée Mazurek and Campbell Simmons, this conversation emphasizes the value of community engagement and equitable funding practices.Links:Council for Watershed Health (CWH)Tataviam Land Conservancy (TLC)ReDesignLAProposition 84 - CNRA Bond Accountability California Department Of Water Resources - DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVALUATION STUDY2023 The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving (EJCPS) Program Project SummariesKeywords: Urban Waters Learning Network, community partnerships, federal funding, capacity building, environmental justice, tribal organizations, green infrastructure, funding barriers, nonprofit strategies, climate adaptation, climate stories, water and environmentEnjoyed this episode? Learn more and join the national network of water, justice, and river advocates at rivernetwork.org.

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