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Expanded JTF Services to Help You Apply for Federal Funding

We have an open call for both grants and direct technical assistance to help organizations develop federal applications for efforts to advance equitable and inclusive transition.

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Individualized Assistance Available for Your Federal Application

With historic levels of funding now available through a range of federal agencies, we want to help ensure that coal communities can apply for these funds and advance economic transition efforts.

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Webinar: The Rural Partnership Program and Coal-Impacted Communities

On March 9, the Just Transition Fund hosted a webinar on the pending Rural Partnership Program and its potential for coal-impacted communities. Watch the webinar and learn more here.

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Just Transition Fund Support Available for Coal Communities Seeking Federal Funds

The Just Transition Fund is excited to relaunch a grantmaking opportunity to help coal communities access the historic level of federal resources.

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The Just Transition Fund & Philanthropic Partners Announce $100 Million Campaign to Support and Scale Community-Driven Economic Solutions in Hard-Hit Energy Communities

Today, the Just Transition Fund (JTF) launched a nationwide initiative bringing together national, regional, and place-based partners to drive $100 million in new philanthropic investments for transit

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We are growing our team!

The Just Transition Fund is excited to announce that we are growing our team!

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Holds Promise for Coal Community Transition

On November 15, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), a milestone achievement for our community partners. Read about its important provisions here.

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Economic Development

New Resources to Help Coal Communities Access Federal Funding 

With historic levels of new federal funds available, the Just Transition Fund launched new technical assistance & grantmaking programs to help ensure that coal communities can access these resources.

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Registration Open for Upcoming Workshop for Coal Communities: Get Support Accessing EDA Funds

Registration is still open! You are invited to our “How to Write a Strong EDA Proposal” online workshop on September 23rd at 1:00 pm ET.

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Economic Development

A Landmark Federal Investment in Coal Communities 

Recently, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an historic Coal Communities Commitment -- $300 million for communities facing economic distress from the declining coal industry.

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Why the OMB's Decision on Metropolitan Statistical Areas is a Big Deal for Rural Communities

Recently, when the Biden Administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided not to change how metropolitan statistical areas are categorized, many advocates for rural communities breathed

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Ensuring a Just Transition for the Navajo Nation

Nicole Horseherder, executive director of Tó Nizhóní Ání, has been a leading advocate to ensure a just transition for Navajo communities. The Just Transition Fund’s Max Shipman recently talked to Nico

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Just Transition Advocates & Coal Community Leaders On Biden Administration’s Interagency Working Group Report

Today, the Biden Administration’s Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities released its first report. Several who crafted the National Economic Transition platform responded:

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Just Transition Advocates & Coal Community Leaders On President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

The Biden Administration released the American Jobs Plan, an infrastructure proposal that reflects some policy recommendations made in the National Economic Transition platform.

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