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Revitalizing Navajo and Hopi Energy Communities
September 14, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PDT
Attend a virtual workshop to meet directly with federal agencies to learn about available resources and discuss potential pathways for regional economic revitalization. This session is tailored specifically to Navajo and Hopi communities with a focus on the $300 million in federal funding recently announced as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Coal Communities Commitment. Attend to learn how to apply and take advantage of the largest funding for coal communities in the history of the EDA and for more information on other federal funding opportunities.
Agenda
| Topic | Speakers |
Pacific Time |
| Welcome & Introductions |
Energy Communities Interagency Working Group U.S. Department of Energy |
1:00 p.m. |
| Opening Remarks & Overview |
Energy Communities Interagency Working Group Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Hopi Tribal Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma Rep. Tom O’Halleran |
1:05 p.m. |
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Federal Funding Opportunities for Coal Communities
Q&A |
A panel of federal representatives discussing available funding to support energy communities and addressing questions throughout the discussion: U.S. Economic Development Administration U.S. Department of Interior
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) U.S. Department of Energy |
1:30 p.m. |
| Closing Remarks | Briggs White & Wahleah Johns |
2:50 p.m. |
| Event Concludes | Adjourn |
3:00 p.m. |
Register
To register for the workshop, please either:
- Send an email to energycommunities@netl.doe.gov using the subject “Register for Revitalizing Navajo and Hopi Energy Communities.”
- Complete the below registration form.
Register:
To register, please provide the requested information below. Or alternatively, please email energycommunities@netl.doe.gov using the subject “Register for Revitalizing Navajo and Hopi Energy Communities.”