Met with potential applicants for AmeriCorps grants.
Submitted comments to 2 Federal RFIs regarding use of BIL Funds; recommended incorporating funding opportunities for service corps programs to meet climate action and community engagement goals.
Attended Fusion Conference in Bangor to network and make connections in region.
Attended Nature Based Education Consortium Convening to network with environmental education organizations.
Met with grantee to discuss opportunities for growth into climate action sites.
Supported and attended Volunteer Leadership Conference.
Launched Climate Corps E-News.
Outreach to environmental groups regarding youth service mini-grants.
Ongoing:
Attended staff meetings.
Attended ASC Climate Corps workgroup.
Attended Research and Evaluation Task Force Meeting.
Upcoming Project Focus:
Plan for potential Federal funding opportunities for climate corps.
Finalize grant agreement for Climate Corps grantee.
Plan for reporting framework and grant administration for new Climate Corps grant.
Present to Legacy Scholars program about Climate Corps.
Continuing to meet and have calls with representatives of Maine organizations, national service, state government, etc.