Small Communities - Big Challenges Competition Overview
Citation:
Christian, M. Small Communities - Big Challenges Competition Overview. Cumulative Impacts Research Grantee Workshop, RTP, NC, May 14 - 16, 2024.
Impact/Purpose:
Present an overview of the 2023-2024 "Small Communities - Big Challenges" Challenge and Prize Competition to the Cumulative Impacts Research Grantee Workshop to raise awareness of Challenges and Prizes program with EPA and highlight the process for local governments engaging with rural communities to collaboratively identify environmental challenges.
Description:
The Small Communities - Big Challenges Competition was a ORD and OEJECR sponsored Challenge and Prize Competition that was open to local governments to highlight innovative and inclusive strategies for engaging with rural communities and collaboratively identifying environmental issues the community faces. This presentation to the Cumulative Impacts Research Grantee Workshop will provide an overview of the Competition, including the goals and anticipated impacts of the opportunity.