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Great Lakes Thriving Communities

Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC)

EPA Region 5

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Our Purpose

Mission:

Help underserved and overburdened communities build capacity to successfully apply for and manage the immense federal funding currently available for climate, clean energy transition, and environment.

Vision:

Underserved and overburdened communities are driving the solutions for climate resiliency, legacy pollution, and environmental and energy justice.

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Great Lakes TCTAC

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Great Lakes TCTAC Network

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Great Lakes TCTAC Services

Grant Identification & Navigation

Engineering Consultation & Analysis

Project Scoping & Design

Budget & Evaluation Planning

GIS Mapping

Grant Management Support

Information, Tools, & Trainings

*Please note that we cannot do direct grant writing

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Requesting Support

We prioritize underserved communities, rural and remote areas, and those with the highest degree of burden and capacity constraints.

Quick needs assessment

Intake form

Technical Assistance

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TCTAC Website: Tools & Resources

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Contact Us

Visit https://greatlakestctac.umn.edu

Reach out to TCTAC@umn.edu

Sign up for newsletters and emails (z.umn.edu/TCTACNews)