Training And Events

Training and Events

The CRO hosts trainings, workshops, webinars, and events to help Colorado communities build their own capacity. We invite you to participate. Register for upcoming events by clicking on the calendar or registration links below.

In addition to providing the full recordings of past webinars, we have also provided the slides and a “key takeaways” document so you can easily browse, save, and share these resources.

Upcoming Webinars

Upcoming Events


 Past Events

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Local Government Resources Call - Land, Water, and Wildlife Funding
Nov
20

Local Government Resources Call - Land, Water, and Wildlife Funding

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before covering information and resources for funding navigation and capacity building.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

Interested participants are encouraged to register, even if they are unable to attend, to receive the call recording, presentation, and notes afterwards.

Upon registering, participants will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to their calendars.





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Local Government Resources Call - Grant Implementation and Monitoring
Oct
16

Local Government Resources Call - Grant Implementation and Monitoring

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before covering information and resources for funding navigation and capacity building.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

Interested participants are encouraged to register, even if they are unable to attend, to receive the call recording, presentation, and notes afterwards.

Upon registering, participants will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to their calendars.





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Local Government Resources Call - Housing, Transit Oriented Development, and Strategic Growth)
Sep
18

Local Government Resources Call - Housing, Transit Oriented Development, and Strategic Growth)

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before covering information and resources for funding navigation and capacity building.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

Interested participants are encouraged to register, even if they are unable to attend, to receive the call recording, presentation, and notes afterwards.

Upon registering, participants will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to their calendars.





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Local Government Resources Call - Capacity Building Resources
Aug
21

Local Government Resources Call - Capacity Building Resources

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before covering information and resources for funding navigation and capacity building.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

Interested participants are encouraged to register, even if they are unable to attend, to receive the call recording, presentation, and notes afterwards.

Upon registering, participants will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to their calendars.





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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Broadband
Jul
17

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Broadband

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Local Government Coordination Call - July
Jul
17

Local Government Coordination Call - July

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The two-part call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before moving into our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series, which highlights information and resources related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, and other forms of funding relevant to the local level.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Local Government Coordination Call - June
Jun
12

Local Government Coordination Call - June

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The two-part call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before moving into our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series, which highlights information and resources related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, and other forms of funding relevant to the local level.

*Note: June's webinar is taking place one week early for our observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Environment
Jun
12

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Environment

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

*Note: June's webinar is taking place one week early for our observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

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Local Government Coordination Call - May
May
15

Local Government Coordination Call - May

Hosted by the CRO in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, this monthly call for local governments and communities focuses on navigating the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level. The two-part call includes DOLA and partner agency updates before moving into our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series, which highlights information and resources related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, and other forms of funding relevant to the local level.

See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Best Practices for Grant Application
May
15

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Best Practices for Grant Application

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA water part 2
Apr
17

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA water part 2

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Local Government Coordination Call - April
Apr
17

Local Government Coordination Call - April

This monthly call is a resource for COVID recovery for local governments and also has shifted to include a focus on assisting local communities in navigating available unprecedented funding opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, updates related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, as well as other forms of funding that are relevant to the local level. It takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. Topics vary based on current events, but always include updates from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

This meeting will also include webinars from our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series that are organized to help local communities get a deeper understanding of funding opportunities and guidance on solutions for local issues. See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Microgrids for Community Resilience Webinar: Technical Assistance Offerings
Apr
17

Microgrids for Community Resilience Webinar: Technical Assistance Offerings

Technical Assistance Offerings

This session will include an overview of free technical assistance, Colorado Solar and Storage Association’s (COSSA) Solar In Your Community programming, and direct pay overview from the Colorado Energy Office.

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Camp Resilience: North-Eastern Region
Apr
9

Camp Resilience: North-Eastern Region

Welcome to Camp Resilience: A Rural Prosperity Leadership Academy.

** Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will be rescheduled. We will reach out to participants with more information.

Nothing is future proof, but at Camp Resilience we will help you build the skills to ensure your communities are responsive to change. Resilient Colorado communities will be able to adapt and thrive no matter what disruptions they face. Disruptions facing Colorado communities include long-term stresses such as drought, aging populations, loss of population, climate change, industry transitions, and lack of affordable housing as well as short-term shocks such as fire and highway closures.You will walk away from camp able to integrate resilience into all aspects of your projects, programs, and plans. This will ensure you are investing in actions that will withstand change and disruption and endure for many generations. As with any good camp, there will be opportunities to break the rules, especially with regard to ways of doing business that no longer serve you. We hope you will walk away a little changed-at least as it relates to how you position your communities to take on the future. Singing kumbaya will be optional, but creativity will be front and center. We promise camp is never boring. 

The Details:

What:

A free, one day, in-person workshop.

When:

April 9, 2024, in Akron, Colorado from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Who:

Rural county or municipal teams of 3-5 people consisting of local government representatives and local partners. We are suggesting a municipal/county manager, local government leadership staff representing different departments, community development staff, elected officials, and local partners. Local partners could include an economic development or nonprofit representative, chamber or business representative, or other community leader. Local partners can be invited based on the project you would like to workshop and if they play a role. Local governments have ultimate discretion as to who they want to bring.

Team Selection:

Given limited capacity, 5-6 teams will be selected based on commitment to action, enthusiasm, and statement of need. Please fill out our Request to Participate form by March 5th if interested. 


For communities who are interested but unable to bring a whole team or are not selected, one representative from the community can attend. If you wish to just attend as a representative of your community, email Kate Guibert, and you Regional Manager, and we will add you to the invitation list.

Outcomes:

  • Participants will leave camp with a framework for integrating resilience into their organizations including identified shocks and stresses the community might face and the tools to address those vulnerabilities in all the work they do. 

  • Participants will workshop one community project, plan, or program to make their project more adaptive to change. 

  • Participants will be better able to integrate resilience into grant applications. 

  • Participants will have a chance to hear from peer communities on how they are positioning their communities for the future. 

  • The day promises to be fun and creative and get local governments and their partners outside their day-to-day boxes to do future looking and adaptive thinking. 

  • A follow-up consultation with the Colorado Resiliency Office will be offered to each team to help further work the resilience priorities of the community. 

  • The workshop will build a coalition of resilience practitioners across regions poised to take their communities into the future, while honoring the things that make their communities unique.


Agenda

Morning

  • Call to Camp: The Superpowers of Resilience 

  • Exercise: Communities identify key vulnerabilities through a shocks and stresses exercise 

  • Adaptive Thinking Presentation 

  • Exercise: Communities develop a few resilience criteria they would like to integrate into their organizations to buffer against disruption and be adaptive to change

Afternoon

  • Resilience in Action Presentation 

  • Workshop: Through a series of questions and prompts, communities integrate their resilience criteria into a plan, project, or program they are currently working on

Questions?

Contact Kate Guibert.

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Local Government Coordination Call - March
Mar
20

Local Government Coordination Call - March

This monthly call is a resource for COVID recovery for local governments and also has shifted to include a focus on assisting local communities in navigating available unprecedented funding opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, updates related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, as well as other forms of funding that are relevant to the local level. It takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. Topics vary based on current events, but always include updates from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

This meeting will also include webinars from our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series that are organized to help local communities get a deeper understanding of funding opportunities and guidance on solutions for local issues. See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA and IRA Energy and Energy codes
Mar
20

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA and IRA Energy and Energy codes

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Federal Funding Compliance and Monitoring
Feb
21

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Federal Funding Compliance and Monitoring

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Federal Funding Compliance and Monitoring

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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COVID Recovery Local Government Coordination Call - February
Feb
21

COVID Recovery Local Government Coordination Call - February

February Local Government Coordination Call

This monthly call is a resource for COVID recovery for local governments and also has shifted to include a focus on assisting local communities in navigating available unprecedented funding opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, updates related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, as well as other forms of funding that are relevant to the local level. It takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. Topics vary based on current events, but always include updates from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

This meeting will also include webinars from our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series that are organized to help local communities get a deeper understanding of funding opportunities and guidance on solutions for local issues. See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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COVID Recovery Local Government Coordination Call - January
Jan
17

COVID Recovery Local Government Coordination Call - January

January Local Government Coordination Call

This monthly call is a resource for COVID recovery for local governments and also has shifted to include a focus on assisting local communities in navigating available unprecedented funding opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, updates related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, as well as other forms of funding that are relevant to the local level. It takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. Topics vary based on current events, but always include updates from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

This meeting will also include webinars from our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series that are organized to help local communities get a deeper understanding of funding opportunities and guidance on solutions for local issues. See past webinars here (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Public Transit Funding
Jan
17

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Public Transit Funding

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Public Transit Funding

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Road and Bridge funding
Dec
20

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: IIJA Road and Bridge funding

IIJA Road and Bridge Funding

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Collaboration for Capacity Building
Nov
15

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Collaboration for Capacity Building

Collaboration for Capacity Building

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Assessing your Readiness for funding
Oct
18

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Assessing your Readiness for funding

Assessing Your Readiness for Funding

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Economic Development Funding
Sep
20

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Economic Development Funding

Economic Development Funding

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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COVID Recovery Local Government Coordination Call - September
Sep
20

COVID Recovery Local Government Coordination Call - September

September Local Government Coordination Call

This monthly call is a resource for COVID recovery for local governments and also has shifted to include a focus on assisting local communities in navigating available unprecedented funding opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, updates related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act, as well as other forms of funding that are relevant to the local level. It takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. Topics vary based on current events, but always include updates from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

This meeting will also include webinars from our “Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding” series that are organized to help local communities get a deeper understanding of funding opportunities and guidance on solutions for local issues. See past webinars (see “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding Series” in the navigation bar on the left-hand side).

After registering, you will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to your calendar.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Agriculture Funding
Aug
16

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Agriculture Funding

Agriculture Funding

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Public Safety and Mitigation Part 2
Jul
19

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Public Safety and Mitigation Part 2

Public Safety & Mitigation (Part 2)

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Social Equity
Jun
21

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Social Equity

Social Equity and Community Funding

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Environmental Health and Sustainability
May
17

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Environmental Health and Sustainability

Environmental Health and Sustainability

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Public Safety and Mitigation Part 1
Apr
19

Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Public Safety and Mitigation Part 1

Public Safety & Mitigation (Part 1)

The goal of this webinar series is to break down state and local funding opportunities to better help local governments and community partners navigate and access potential solutions for challenges they are facing. This series is hosted by the CRO in partnership with OEDIT with collaboration from multiple other state agencies.

These webinars are delivered as part of the Local Government Coordination Calls, hosted on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To watch these live, ensure you are registered.

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