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The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and habitats they support. This program will award approximately $2.6 million in grants nationwide. Funding priorities include: on-the-ground wetland, riparian, in-stream and/or coastal habitat restoration; meaningful education & training activities; measurable ecological, educational, & community benefits; and partnerships. Applications are due January 25, 2022.
The Science Mill in Johnson City will be rolling out the white carpet on Saturday, January 15 from 10am-2pm, welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy more than 30 TONS OF REAL SNOW. Bring mittens and gloves to try the coolest hands-on science, including the snowball slingshot, ice chimes, DIY snowball launchers and the snowman laboratory. Also on offer, treats from local food trucks and chainsaw ice sculpting demonstrations from master ice carver Griffon Ramsey.
Applications are open now for small grants to promote growth of new connections between scholars, practitioners, educators, and/or communicators working to understand, spread the word about, and mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through August 30, 2023 with the next review deadline on January 10, 2022.
The NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office is now seeking applications for the FY22 Gulf of Mexico Bay-Watershed Education & Training (Gulf B-WET) competition. This program focuses on environmental education that promotes place-based experiential learning for K-12 students and related professional development for teachers across the five Gulf States. Applications are due by Feb 18, 2022.
Apply to the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program!
There is $275,000 in funding available for GTOPs Core this year, and individual awards are up to $35,000 each. If you are a non-profit doing digital inclusion work and would like to submit a project for funding, the first step is to submit a Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest submission window is now open until January 9, 2022 (hard deadline).
GTOPS is also looking for volunteer grant reviewers. Community volunteers are necessary for us to keep providing GTOPs as a community driven grant opportunity. If you (or any other eligible person you know) is interested in volunteering, feel free to submit an application here: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/k65i-fb87
The National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) has put together a resource guide to help professionals in the parks and recreation field use consistent and appropriate terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Take The City of Austin Housing and Planning (HPD) Department's Survey!
The public is invited to review and comment on the City’s performance report of federally-funded housing and community development programs in Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The report demonstrates how many people were served by programs such as Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, Tenants’ Rights Assistance, Childcare Services, Rental Housing Development Assistance, Rapid Rehousing, and more within the fiscal year. Demographic information of the population is included. The report also includes an update on CARES Act funded services.
Submit Your Work to The Winter Storm Project!
The Winter Storm Project is looking for artists to submit work for an anthology titled: “Double Winter, Troubled City: Austin Art on the 2021 Winter Storm." We are looking for art that expresses your experience of the storm and its lasting impact on our ever changing climate. Send us your art, your stories, and anything in between.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
- Submissions open September 15th-December 15th 2021
- Accepted submissions will be compensated
- 100% of sales will go to local organizations
Click here for the submission form, or copy and paste the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8zmZEj_FW-jXt4zgswqG3Y4S0TWw_dbu0sASURQFrZXNx7A/viewform
You can find out more about the Winter Storm Project on Instagram, FB, and Twitter @winterstormproject .
AISD wants to hear from our community regarding the future of trees on our campuses. Your participation in this survey will help AISD create a comprehensive plan to manage our urban forest.
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The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department is hiring!
WPD is looking for a talented communicator with organizing or engagement experience and a passion for social equity to help us launch our first Community Ambassador program. Ambassadors will help WPD incorporate the perspectives and lived experiences of historically excluded communities and communities impacted by flooding, erosion, and water pollution into Rain to River—the strategic plan that will guide our department’s work for the next 10 years. The Temporary Community Engagement Specialist will co-lead program development, outreach and recruitment, and coordination for the Ambassador program. To learn more, visit https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/93843.
Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation Division is hiring!
We are hiring a full-time Land Management Ranger who will be responsible for monitoring and reporting unauthorized activities by patrolling and assisting with land management actions on the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and Water Quality Protection Lands. Learn more about the position and apply by January 5 at austincityjobs.org/postings/94462.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hiring!
The Director of Education will provide leadership for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s education, volunteer and interpretive programs with the goal of inspiring an appreciation for and use of native plants to improve our environment. Apply here.
PEAS is hiring!
Partners for Education, Agriculture & Sustainability (PEAS) is hiring for a new Development Director who will advance their mission through strategic fund development. Based in Austin, this position will work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and program staff to create and implement a comprehensive and engaging development strategy. Apply here.
CoA Office of Sustainability Food & Resilience Program Coordinator is hiring!
The City of Austin's Office of Sustainability is now hiring for a full-time temporary Food & Resilience Program Coordinator. This position will work closely with the Food and Climate Teams and other Office of Sustainability staff, as well as staff from other City Departments, as needed. The F&R Program Coordinator will support strategic program direction, keep records, take minutes at meetings, support workflow management, and facilitate project management specifically related to food planning and resilience-related projects. Applications due by January 7, 2022. Apply here.
Ghisallo is hiring!
Ghisallo, a biking non-profit with programs in Austin and San Antonio, is looking for a new Executive Director who is community-oriented and can direct the organization’s impact on bettering health outcomes and embracing outdoor/nature access for underserved populations. Apply here.
Parks and Rec is hiring!
The City of Austin's Parks & Recreation Dept is seeking a temporary full-time Community Services Coordinator to increase capacity of the Community PARknerships program, whose goal is to coordinate the efforts of partners and volunteers. By leveraging resources and talent, the Parks and Recreation Department can enhance Austin’s parks and help grow a sense of community and stewardship. Apply here. Applications due by Jan 9, 2022.
Austin Water's Resource Team is hiring!
Race Forward is hiring several positions:
University of Texas is hiring:
Central Texas Food Bank is hiring!
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work is hiring for a Senior Program Coordinator, Recruitment and Community Engagement position.
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#ICYMI
(in case you missed it)
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Family Connector Position w/ Action for Healthy Kids: Action for Healthy Kids is seeking a diverse, organized, enthusiastic, and motivated group of individuals to serve as Family Connectors who will facilitate authentic family-school partnerships that support child health and well-being. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for these positions based in Irving and Hays County, Texas.
Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy is hiring! BIPOC, LGBTQ, and women are particularly encouraged to apply for this position as a Texas Regional Organizer for Gulf South for a Green New Deal
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