Environment

Jul 18

RFQ - SSMMA BROWNFIELDS REMEDIATION PROGRAM

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA),...

Jun 14

June 2024 Environmental Justice Committee Meeting Recap

Meeting Materials The SSMMA Environmental Justice Committee met on Thursday, June 13 and heard presentations from ComEd on their latest...

Apr 5

LeadCare Cook County: A Program to Help You Comply with State Lead Service Line Replacement Requirements

Illinois’ Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requires community water suppliers to create a plan for replacing lead...

Jul 14, 2021

RFP - Ford Heights Green Streets Project

THE VILLAGE OF FORD HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, is soliciting bids from responsible and established bidders known to be experienced and regularly...

Mar 11, 2021

MPC Seeking Green Infrastructure Information for South Suburbs

The Metropolitan Planning Council, in coordination with the Calumet Stormwater Collaborative, is developing the Green Infrastructure...

Dec 4, 2020

Funding opportunity: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program

From the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC),...

Nov 19, 2020

Lansing trail hoped to connect Pennsy Greenway and Thorn Creek Trail

The grant was obtained through the Invest in Cook program and will cover the engineering work required to begin the trail creation...

Oct 7, 2020

Grant opportunity: Flood Mitigation Assistance

FEMA chooses recipients based on the applicant’s ranking of the project and the eligibility and cost-effectiveness of the project. FEMA...

Oct 7, 2020

Prairies in Markham offer a glimpse into the distant past, and new opportunity to connect with commu

“There are five prairies here, which is very notable,” said Debra Williams, a community engagement specialist with the Nature...

Aug 21, 2020

Dolton awarded environmental grant from ComEd, Openlands

In the south suburbs, the Village of Dolton was awarded a grant to beautify the Crossroads of the Midwest. The project is currently a...

Jul 7, 2020

MPC offering short-term grant writing assistance for Section 319 and Green Infrastructure applicatio

The Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program supports projects that reduce loadings of pollutants...

May 20, 2020

Funding opportunity: Urban & community forestry tree inventory grants

Are you interested in receiving funding for a complete tree inventory or an urban/community forest management plan? The Morton...

May 20, 2020

Funding opportunity: Chi-Cal Rivers Fund

Webinar for Applicants: Wednesday, June 10, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Central Time Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, July 9 by 10:59 PM Central...

Jan 22, 2020

Governor Pritzker announces $29.7 million in grants for Illinois park projects

On Jan. 17, Governor JB Pritzker announced $29.7 million in grants for 85 local projects which will help communities acquire open space...

Jan 16, 2020

Funding opportunities: ComEd’s Green Region, Powering Safe Communities and Powering the Arts p

Applications for all three programs will be accepted from Friday, Jan. 17- Friday, March 13. The programs will award grants up to...

Jan 15, 2020

MWRD accepting applications for Stormwater Partnership Program

Cherry Creek East Branch flood control project in Flossmoor. Image courtesy of MWRD Press release from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation...

Jan 6, 2020

Funding opportunity: IDNR accepting applications for Park and Recreation Facility Construction Grant

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications through Jan. 21, 2020 for the state’s Park and Recreational...

Oct 3, 2019

State receives Disaster Declaration from Small Business Administration for Will, Cook Counties

Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved the state’s request for assistance to help...

Oct 3, 2019

MWRD, Tinley Park partner on permeable street to soak up water

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago: North Street in Tinley Park is now a green street! MWRD Commissioners Kim Du...

Sep 4, 2019

September 17 & 26: Oak Forest/Midlothian seek public input on Natalie Creek Trail at open houses

From the City of Oak Forest: The City of Oak Forest is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 for Oak Forest residents and...

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