Free Workshop on Energy & Environmental Funding

St. Croix Times Staff

St. Croix - EAGLE, a project funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is presenting Free Workshops at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) on April 9-11, 2025. These workshops offer technical assistance in training organizations to access funding opportunities for the development of sustainable initiatives that address the environmental and energy needs of their community.

With a firm commitment to community empowerment, EAGLE continues to expand its impact in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands providing technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and local entities.

Through a series of free programs and workshops, EAGLE’s technical assistance centers (Hubs) train these organizations to access funding opportunities.

“Our goal is to empower communities to bring transformative projects to life,” said Dr. Yogani Govender, Director of EAGLE. “We want to ensure that resources reach those who need them most and that each initiative has a real and lasting impact.”

EAGLE works closely with more than 340 organizations and plans to provide over 10,920 hours of training and technical assistance in the next three years. Its approach targets both urban and rural communities, including local, tribal, and state non-governmental entities, as well as utility service providers, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to environmental and energy resources and solutions.

EAGLE’S FREE SERVICES INCLUDE:

Assistance in proposal preparation and writing
Development of innovative ideas
Creation of strategic networks (networking)
Translation and writing in English
Identification of funding aligned with proposals
Personalized guidance

Additionally, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, EAGLE will offer four free in person workshops in April in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These workshops are aimed at organizations, community leaders, and local entities seeking to expand their knowledge and access funding opportunities.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Business Model for Organizations with Environmental or Energy Projects

Date: April 9-11, 2025

Time: 8am - 5pm all 3 days

Location: University of the Virgin Islands, St Croix, Albert A. Sheen Campus, Department of Agriculture Room REC 133

These workshops represent a valuable opportunity to strengthen skills and access resources that drive projects with environmental and social impact. Interested individuals can obtain more information and register by contacting the organizers of each workshop or visiting https://eaglehubs.org.

Furthermore, EAGLE, a project funded by the EPA, collaborates with nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and philanthropic foundations to foster an ecosystem of cooperation and sustainable growth across all involved sectors.

For more information about EAGLE’s workshops, assistance, and opportunities, interested individuals can call 787-250-1912 ext. 2142.