2021 RASCL SUMMIT
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2021 RASCL SUMMIT!
Panel recordings, presentations, and the program are available below.
This year's theme was "Go for the Green: Funding and Designing Resilient Infrastructure" and discussions focused on funding programs available to communities, how collaboration and networks build momentum, and green infrastructure projects that are improving local community resilience and sustainability. 200 attendees from nonprofits, local governments, state agencies, private consultants, and community groups joined our second virtual Summit.
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2021 RASCL SUMMIT AGENDA
December 7, 2021
Grant Funders Q&A 2:00-3:30pm
This session featured panelists from various agencies and organizations that award and administer grants to communities. The goal of this panel was to feature the funders' perspective and offer insights into how grant proposals are selected for funding.
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December 8, 2021
Innovative Funding Panel 10:30am-12:00pm
This panel focused on non-traditional funding pathways and promoted various funding models and innovative ways communities can generate funds to implement resiliency and sustainability projects. Topics included environmental impact bonds, storm water utilities, and possibly legislative funds that do not require grant applications.
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December 8, 2021
Local Stories Panel 3:30-4:00pm
This panel featured local projects from all across Delaware that emphasize resiliency, sustainability, and the use of nature-based infrastructure. Panelists spoke about the funding they received for their project and lessons learned that could be of value to other communities throughout the State.
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