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About Thriving Earth Exchange
Overview
Thriving Earth Exchange encourages communities of any type – including environmental justice communities, local governments, faith communities, etc. – to submit a priority, issue, and/or project idea related to natural hazards, environment health, pollution, natural resources, sustainability and resilience, or climate change.
General Details for Conducting a Project
The program is free of charge for communities, and projects do not need to join the program with external funding. Projects are designed to make an impact through creative problem-solving and in-kind support. Projects are supported by volunteer Community Science Fellows – project managers we train and match with you. These project managers will work with you to define the priorities of your project and to secure volunteer scientists or technical experts to achieve your community-led solutions. Projects can also access a small seed fund to support their work. Typical project outputs can include – but are not limited to – developing reports, webinars, podcasts, data, maps, exhibits, grant proposals, applications of technology, or interviews.
Role of a Community Lead
We invite any community representative comfortable operating in English and/or in Spanish interested in launching a community project to complete the form below. At least two community leads representing their community’s perspective should apply and understand that this requires a dedicated 2 hours per week at least for projects. Projects typically last 18 months, but have the ability to graduate early.
Upcoming Project Launches
Projects typically launch three time a year. Applications are reviewed and contacted on a rolling basis. We encourage all communities to apply, but particularly Spanish-speaking communities as we have new translation/interpretation support. Spots for projects are limited. Please note the application deadlines indicated below.
2024 Project Cohort Dates and Application Deadlines:
February 2024 Cohort Launch – Apply by November 30, 2023
Questions? Email [email protected]
Check out these recent projects:
- Monitoring the safety of drinking water in 3 communities in the Northern Navajo Nation
- Assessing blue oaks for climate impacts and health to guide land managers in Central California
- Visualizing environmental health risks in Adel, Georgia
- And many others!
Learn more about being a Thriving Earth Exchange community lead, what we look for, and next steps here. Check out a video Q&A here.
Interested in being a Thriving Earth Exchange Community?
Use the form below to apply! Form not loading? Click here to open in a new window.
Questions? Email our program at [email protected] or call us at (202) 777-7309 to talk through your idea for a project. We look forward to hearing from you!
Note: Prior to engaging with Thriving Earth Exchange, all communities are asked to read and consent to Thriving Earth Exchange’s Statement on Integrity in Community Science. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
