Jul 22, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardEnvironment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Community Grant Program Advisory Council Meeting Summary
The inaugural meeting focused on an orientation and discussion session to shape the new Community Grant Program and its first Small Grants funding opportunity. Key topics included the program's history, legislative purpose, and eligible activities such as natural resource preservation, trail maintenance, and aquatic invasive species management. Participants discussed the need to reduce barriers for small organizations, the potential for technical assistance to build grantee capacity, and the iterative co-creation process for developing the program's request for proposal. The council also explored governance, decision-making methods, and the logistics of future collaborative efforts.