Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center
About NERHA’s work with TCTAC
The New England Rural Health Association (NERHA) partners with the University of Connecticut’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) to support rural and underserved communities throughout EPA Region 1. As outreach and engagement specialists, NERHA helps connect rural communities with the resources and support they need to address environmental and public health challenges. We act as a bridge between health and environmental initiatives, fostering collaboration and facilitating access to technical assistance, training, and educational opportunities. Through our partnership with TCTAC, we work to remove barriers, improve accessibility, and empower communities to thrive.
Some of the environmental issues TCTAC covers:
Environmental Quality: Waste Management; Sustainable Land Use; Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment; and Air Quality
Energy: Infrastructure for Community Energy Resilience; Energy Efficiency and Harvesting; Communal and Household EV Charging Infrastructure; EV Micro-mobility; Clean Energy Transit
Climate Adaptation: Assessment of Local and Regional Climate Vulnerability and Risk; Climate Adaptation Planning and Project Prioritization; Technical Expertise to Advance Adaptation Projects/Policies
Environmental Health: Sustainable Housing; Environmental Health; Transportation; Broadband
Attend Office Hours Hosted by NE TCTAC
Join NE TCTAC for their upcoming office hours, where their team will be available to provide guidance on technical assistance, grant applications, and other support services. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and connect with experts dedicated to helping your community thrive.
Held once a week.
Upcoming Webinars
April 15
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Addressing Aging and Health in Rural Communities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Support
Description:
Please join NE TCTAC for an engaging discussion on aging and health in rural communities. New England has one of the fastest-growing aging populations in the country, with many older adults residing in rural areas.
This webinar will explore key social determinants of health for aging adults and examine how environmental risks and protective factors impact their well-being.
We will discuss the role of NE TCTAC in supporting organizations through available services.
We will also share grant funding opportunities to address the unique needs of aging adults in rural communities.
April 24
12:00-1:00 P.M. ET
Effects of Storms and Power on New England Communities and Pathways to Grant Applications
Description:
The webinar will address storms and their effects on the communities, such as power outages, flash floods, etc. In particular the webinar will delve into how storms form, how power outages affect the communities, and what measures can be taken to adapt to the impacts of power outages. The webinar will also highlight the grant opportunities that are available for New England communities, and the application process for these grants. Key topics include:
New England weather scenario
Types of Storms and How storms form
Storms and their impact on communities
Power outages and their impact on community
Mitigating effects and Mid-storm Resource availability
Grant opportunities and Grant application
