Technical Assistance

EPN’s pro bono Capacity-Building Technical Assistance Program provides assistance to communities; NGOs; and state, local, and tribal agencies disproportionately impacted by environmental and health issues. EPN's network of volunteers assists organizations to more effectively and meaningfully participate in government decision-making by helping them navigate EPA, potential grants, regulatory processes, federal policies, and publicly available data to support their work.

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Pro Bono Capacity-Building Technical Assistance Program

Our pro bono capacity-building technical assistance program provides a number of resources for communities, community-serving NGOs, and under-resourced government agencies, including: public funding opportunity guides, webinars and convenings, office hours, and 1:1 support. We have assisted over 1,500 groups with technical assistance and helped communities secure over $700 million in federal funding.
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Federal Funding Protection Initiative

The  Environmental Protection Network, Lawyers for Good Government and others support EPA grantees with federal funding updates, resources, webinars and office hours, critical connections, and 1:1 support.

Technical Assistance for Federal Funding

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Register for Federal Funding Management Webinars and Office Hours

EPN, L4GG, NRDC, and other partners host regular webinars/office hours to provide EPA grantees with updates on federal funding, in-depth discussions on financial and programmatic compliance and other key topics, Q&A, and the chance to connect with other grantees. 
Application Form

Request Pro Bono Technical Assistance Here

Please complete our inquiry form for assistance or to learn more about EPN's pro bono Capacity-Building Technical Assistance Program, including our Community Air Monitoring Grant Support Group.

Technical Assistance Updates & Resources

Testimonials

EPN Testimonials

EPN has been fortunate to receive positive feedback from many communities that we’ve assisted on fracking, flooding, grant writing, and more. Here communities provide their experience working with our volunteers.

Testimonials

“…because of our connection with EPN and their advocacy for us, we are getting the responsive action we need from the US Environmental Protection Agency. I cannot thank you enough...what you have done to help us with fracking here in Ohio is HUGE!!! We are celebrating this weekend—this is the most hope I have had in 10 years!”
- Lea Harper, Freshwater Accountability Project
“I believe that …EPN has… the knowledge, connections, experience, and general wherewithal to help you make progress on solving your problem. My clinic and our clients are very grateful.”
- Mark Templeton, University of Chicago Abrams Environmental Law Clinic