Federal Access Center
The Federal Access Center helps community-based groups identify, prepare, and apply for federal funds.
Our Initiatives
Our initiatives advance solutions that are equitable, inclusive, and low-carbon
We provide grants and technical assistance, promote policy, and facilitate peer learning to support a just economic transition.
Our Framework
We believe in place-based economic development strategies that support local entrepreneurs and build on community assets.
Access
We help coal-impacted communities secure federal investment to scale local economic solutions.
Grants
Our grantmaking prioritizes support for community-based organizations that are firmly rooted in the places hardest-hit by coal decline and that are aligned with our goals and values.
Technical Assistance
We help local leaders launch community-driven planning processes and engage all affected stakeholders, especially those who have been historically marginalized.
Resource Hub
Our learning paths, case studies, and success stories help coal communities and local leaders plan for more diverse and sustainable local economies.
Advocate
We advance transition policy solutions at the state and federal level.
National Economic Transition
We created the National Economic Transition Platform in partnership with coal community leaders to ensure that local economic development solutions inform federal policy.
Federal and State Policy Grants
Our policy grantmaking supports efforts to advance transition policies that support communities and affected workers.
Convene
We bring transition stakeholders together for peer learning and exchange.
Events
At our national and regional convenings, we bring together transition stakeholders, highlight best practices, model programs, and showcase innovative solutions.
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See Our Impact
Explore the success of our community partnerships.
