Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Pre-application Webinar Series
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) will have an estimated $85 million available in 2023 for the identification, assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites in California communities suffering from environmental injustice. The application period will be open from August 14 – October 9, 2023. Government entities, nonprofits and Tribes in areas with high pollution and poverty are eligible for this funding opportunity. We EnCouRaGe you to get ready to apply!
To help you prepare for success, DTSC office of Brownfields and its Brownfield Technical Assistance Provider, the Center for Creative Land Recycling, will host several webinars in July and August designed to provide you with the information you need to apply with confidence. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and set-up appointments for follow-up. Find more information on the webinars below.
Information on Upcoming Webinars:
1. Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. – ECRGenius Webinar: Round 2 Overview
Join the Department of Toxic Substances Control Office of Brownfields for an introduction to ECRG Round 2. You’ll get a sneak-peek at the new guidelines which are going to be released on August 14 2023. The session will have a particular emphasis on eligibility, application requirements, funding allocations, the ECRG ethos, and how ECRG aims to advance environmental justice goals.
2. Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. – ECRGenius Webinar: Eligibility, Ownership and Access
The second webinar of the series will demystify the ECRG Eligibility Self-Check Tool, CERCLA Liability defense, the All Appropriate Inquiry process, and site access requirements and documentation. The session will present real-life scenarios to demonstrate the application of these requirements.
3. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. – ECRGenius Webinar: Engagement and Reuse
This webinar will provide a synopsis of the ECRG engagement approach, community benefit commitments, equitable reuse, and contract requirements. The session will convey how vital it is to involve the community in cleanup and reuse for successful and equitable outcomes of ECRG projects. We are pleased to welcome the University of California at Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute as a special guest for this ECRGenius webinar.
4. Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | 10:00-11:30 a.m. – ECRGenius Webinar: FLUXX and Application Walkthrough
For the last and ultimate ECRGenius webinar, the Department of Toxic Substances Control Office of Brownfields will run through the major questions of the ECRG application directly on the Fluxx application portal. Join us for this one-time, step-by-step rundown and get pointers for successful application completion.
Your Next Steps:
- View the ECRGathering recordings and slides for more information on Round 2 and how to provide feedback.
- Schedule a one-on-one meeting for application assistance.
- Visit the ECRG website for the most current program information.
- Subscribe to the ECRG newsletter to receive future updates.
We EnCouRaGe prospective applicants — local government entities, Tribes, and nonprofits to take advantage of these resources!
Learn more about the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant here
