To kick off the Broadband Initiative, the JTF has invested nearly $1 million in eight organizations working to close the digital divide in coal-impacted communities across the U.S.
We know from our experience supporting economic transition in coal-impacted communities that the best way to achieve successful outcomes is to plan early and ensure that all affected stakeholders are at the table to help craft solutions. These best practices hold true for communities working to transition their economies away from other fossil fuels.
The ACP Outreach Grant Program will provide funding to community organizations to help make sure more people know about and take advantage of a subsidy to help rural and low-income families get broadband access. This program provides a critical opportunity for the Just Transition Fund’s partners and allies, including groups not already working in the digital equity space, to build on the local relationships and trust they’ve developed to spread the word about this program.
Our reflections on the 2022 National Convening and how we plan to help coal communities seize this historic moment.
The Just Transition Fund, the only national philanthropic initiative focused solely on coal community economic transition, is launching its new Federal Access Center, a one-stop resource hub that will build on JTF’s track record of helping coal communities secure public funding for local economic solutions.
We're working to ensure coal communities can access federal and state broadband funding and advocate for their needs in the design of new programs.
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.
The Just Transition Fund is excited to announce that we are growing our team! As the director of special projects, Natalie Roper will oversee our work related to broadband and remote work and the development of a new community of practice. As the director of development, Brian Sewell will serve as fundraising co-strategist, primary donor relationship manager, and leader of day-to-day fundraising activities.
