25 Communities Project Event
Events
Overview of Funding Opportunities for Government
Green Umbrella’s Grants Manager, Beth Cundiff, will be conducting a grants funding overview training session. The session will involve how to access, navigate, and research funding opportunities through Green Umbrella’s Member Portal. This training session is designed to help local governments find well-aligned funding sources, to best address their needs and priorities. Participants will have […]
Greenspace Alliance General Meeting
The Greenspace Alliance's first convening* upon transitioning to a quarterly meeting structure. *Open only to Greenspace Alliance and 25 Communities Project Members ____________________ This will be our first meeting since our convening in July. The first half of the meeting will feature a discussion on how Greenspace Alliance members would like to interact with local […]
Starting or Growing Your Green Team (101)
One of the most important first steps a community can take in order to address sustainability is creating or growing a green team. A green team can be an informal working group or committee that just has internal representatives from the local government, or it can be a group comprised of both government staff and external […]
Office Hours – Climate Budgeting and Procurement
You're invited to join this office hours to discuss any question you may be having with me. We can both work 1:1 to explore every available resources and technical assistance during this consultation. Feel free to schedule ahead of time. For more information, please contact Bamidele Osamika : bamidele@greenumbrella.org
Office Hours – Greenspace Alliance
Open to 25 Communities Project members! _____________ Greenspace Alliance Office Hours: Open from 9:30-11:30 am via Zoom. Tailored for 25 Communities Project members, the Greenspace Alliance Office hours is a time for you to ask questions related to the Greenspace Alliance program, greenspace concerns in your community, partners to engage with, etc. This is a dedicated […]
Introduction to Sustainable Procurement (101)
Advance Your Climate Impact Through Smarter Purchasing Join us for an in-depth training on Sustainable Procurement & Purchasing designed for local governments. This session explores how cities and counties can integrate sustainability into every stage of procurement — from renewable energy and EV fleets to green infrastructure, waste reduction, and climate resilience projects. Learn about […]
Energy Management 102 – Audits (Webinar)
If you are currently benchmarking your energy usage in your building, and you have a year or more of historical data, you are ready to take the next step on the path to efficient energy management: an energy audit. Benchmarking is about learning how much energy you use; auditing is about learning what that energy […]
Foundations in Community Wealth Building (201)
Community Wealth Building is an approach that doesn't require major new funding or radical policy changes—it starts with strategic decisions about where we spend money we're already spending, keeping the dollars in our community, and building ownership opportunities for our residents. Join us in this workshop where we will learn the foundations of this framework […]
Office Hours – Climate Budgeting and Procurement
You're invited to join this office hours to discuss any question you may be having with me. We can both work 1:1 to explore every available resources and technical assistance during this consultation. Feel free to schedule ahead of time. For more information, please contact Bamidele Osamika : bamidele@greenumbrella.org
Key Procurement Opportunities for Government (102)
Key Procurement Opportunities for Local Government Take your procurement practices to the next level with this advanced training designed for local government staff committed to achieving real climate and sustainability outcomes. Learn how to integrate climate goals into procurement planning, embed sustainability requirements in policies and contracts, and partner with suppliers who meet high environmental […]
Smart Green Infrastructure Investments for Resilience on a Tight Budget
Smart Green Infrastructure Investments for Resilience on a Tight Budget
Local governments across the country are facing growing climate risks while navigating limited budgets, staffing constraints, and rising costs. This 1-hour webinar will explore practical, cost-effective green infrastructure strategies that help communities build resilience without overextending financial resources. Participants will learn how nature-based and low-cost green infrastructure solutions
Leveraging Technology and Data-Driven Innovation in Public Procurement
Leveraging Technology and Data-Driven Innovation in Public Procurement
Local governments across the country are facing growing climate risks while navigating limited budgets, staffing constraints, and rising costs. This 1-hour webinar will explore how modern technology and data-driven approaches can streamline procurement, enhance transparency, improve reporting, and drive smarter, more efficient decision-making. Learn actionable strategies to leverage innovation and reporting tools that save time, reduce risk, and deliver better value for your community.