Please see our past updates if you weren’t getting them, and please take a moment to register for our new webinar series!
Join us this Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and May 28
– If you’re a federal grantee (or were a federal grantee), register here for L4GG’s Updates on Ongoing Federal Grant Termination, Litigation, and Compliance TOMORROW, May 27, from 12:30-1pm eastern. This bimonthly series (on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month) is an opportunity for federal grantees to talk to lawyers about ongoing litigation, the Court of Federal Claims, and ask grant and litigation-related questions.
– Also join L4GG for an open office hour on Thursday, May 28, from 1-2pm eastern, focused on clean energy funding and implementation challenges. Topics will include Elective Pay, Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements, green financing, and other common questions facing grant recipients and project developers. Register for the Open Office Hour here.
Join us for an Interactive Webinar on Philanthropic Funding on June 10
– Register here for a presentation and community discussion on “Navigating Philanthropic Funding ” on Wednesday, June 10, from 1-2pm eastern. Hear from the Environmental Protection Network’s Development Director Kathy Pope about how to create Essential Templates and Measurable Deliverables, use a Systematic and Organized Approach, and be fearless in your Relentless Perseverance and Commitment to YOUR Goals. If you’ve never raised a dime, or if you’ve been doing this work for years, this webinar is for you.
Philanthropic and Federal Funding Opportunities
EPN has launched Beyond Federal Funding: EPN’s Monthly Bulletin, a resource guide to funding opportunities—including philanthropic, state, and local funding.
– Please check out EPN’s latest Funding Bulletin, and please use EPN’s Technical Assistance Request Form to request 1:1 funding discovery support or other technical assistance.
– You can also access L4GG’s Sprint Hub for direct legal support for all types of green finance needs for community projects. L4GG will work with you to identify potential investors or mission-driven lenders, including Green Banks and CDFIs, to close any funding gap. In addition, L4GG’s Green Finance Team can help you navigate the complex world of alternative funding sources. Get direct pro bono assistance for your project here!
– Lastly, please see a number of highlighted philanthropic funding opportunities below:
Maryland Clean Energy Fund Fund
Applications are now open for the Maryland Clean Energy Center’s Climate Catalytic Capital Fund, which is offering three investment opportunities to support clean energy and resilience projects across Maryland: short-term bridge loans for geothermal, solar, and resiliency hub projects; lines of credit for solar developers and installers; and project feasibility grants for underserved market actors. Applications opened May 13, 2026, with decision timelines available for both June and August approvals depending on when applicants submit. Learn more through their informational webinar, presentation, and C3 FAQ page.
Training Cohort
Clean Water Act Training Cohort
Clean Water for All is partnering with River Network to launch a new Clean Water Act Training Cohort beginning July 16. They are seeking 8–10 participants from across the country who are working on local, state, and/or tribal water quality issues and are interested in using Clean Water Act tools to advance actionable solutions. Participants will complete River Network’s self-paced Clean Water Act training series, join virtual cohort meetings, receive individualized support, and develop an action plan to support advocacy for rivers, streams, and wetlands. Applications are due June 12. Learn more and apply here.
Webinars and Workshops
AI Now Workshop
TOMORROW, May 27, 1-2pm eastern, AI Now will hold Session 4 of their workshop series, “Energy x Data Centers: Why Ratepayer Protections Are Not Enough.” This session will examine the strongest policy and organizing interventions to address the impacts of data center expansion on the energy grid and ratepayers, and will explore why approaches such as “paying a fair share” or “clean data centers” are insufficient on their own. The workshop will feature expert insights and on-the-ground perspectives from Jean Su of the Center for Biological Diversity, KD Minor of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, and other advocates working at the intersection of energy, climate, and community protection. Register here.
Climate Ready Fundraising Office Hours
TOMORROW, May 27, at 3:00pm eastern, join Climate Ready’s next Office Hours session featuring Jasmine Sessoms, Founder & CEO of Firm 1968. This interactive session builds on Webinar #2 and offers participants the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, discuss organization-specific fundraising challenges, and explore practical strategies for donor outreach, recurring giving, development systems, and navigating funding instability. Register for the Office Hours session here.
Climate Ready Email Security & Phishing Awareness
On Tuesday, June 2, at 1:00pm eastern, join Climate Ready for a virtual training on Email Security & Phishing Awareness. Designed for civil society organizations, this session will cover how phishing attacks work, the tactics attackers commonly use, and simple habits that can help protect your inbox, accounts, and organization. The training is ideal for program and operations staff, communications teams, organizational leadership, and anyone managing sensitive information. Register in advance here.
Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services Workshops
Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services is a nonprofit environmental law organization that expands access to environmental justice by providing legal services regardless of income. The organization offers legal counsel, litigation support, nonprofit consulting, and community planning and outreach to individuals, community groups, and nonprofits navigating environmental law and policy. Fair Shake also hosts a monthly legal advocacy workshop series (held every third week of the month) focused on building practical law and public policy skills.
Upcoming events include a Data Center Pro-Bono Legal, Communications, and Organizing Clinic on Monday, June 4, from 9:30am-5pm eastern. Individuals, community groups, or nonprofits working on data center issues in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia can sign up for a 30-minute time slot to ask questions. Please visit Fair Shake’s events page for the most current workshop information and to register.
University of Arizona 2026 National PFAS Conference
The 2026 National PFAS Conference will be held June 8–10 at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, bringing together experts, community representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders working on PFAS issues. The conference series is designed to facilitate the exchange of current research and information, support PFAS-impacted communities, and encourage cross-sector collaboration to advance efforts that protect human health and the environment. Visit this website for program and registration information.
New Podcast
The Anthropocene Alliance is launching a new podcast, In Times Like These, focused on the lived experiences of communities on the frontlines of climate and environmental crises. The series explores issues including PFAS contamination, toxic chemicals, data center proliferation, mining, air pollution, and flooding, while highlighting how local leaders and residents are organizing and advocating for change. The first episode, “Forever Chemicals,” premieres TOMORROW, May 27, and follows organizers and advocates working to address PFAS contamination in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and South Carolina. The podcast will be available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Resources
Extreme Weather Resources
Climate Mental Health Network has released a new collection of free resources focused on helping adults support children and youth before, during, and after extreme weather events such as hurricanes, storms, heat waves, wildfires, and floods. Available in both English and Spanish, the materials include tip sheets, survivor-informed guides, a community-building resource titled “Meet Your Neighbors,” and educational videos designed to help families navigate the emotional impacts of climate-related disasters. All resources are available for free download through the organization’s Extreme Weather Resource Hub.
Coal Ash Regulatory Proposal Toolkit
Earthjustice and Sierra Club have put together an excellent toolkit on EPA’s new coal ash regulatory proposal. The EPA is proposing to weaken rules on coal ash — the toxic byproduct of coal-fired power plants. This rule would exempt plant owners from ensuring their coal ash isn’t polluting groundwater and poisoning nearby residents, and give more latitude to states to regulate these sites despite historic evidence that many states haven’t used that authority to protect their residents. Make your voice heard and submit your comment via the Federal Register by June 12, 2026. If you submit a comment, let L4GG know at L4GG.org/TrackComment.