The Environmental Support Center’s three main programs are: 

• General Capacity Building Support:  ESC provides direct support or funds to hire a consultant or to attend a training session. ESC can also provide funds to help groups determine their needs and priorities. Support offered to individual organizations, groups of organization, and coalitions. Grants range from $3,500 - $5,000 per year for short term assistance, and up to $10,000 for long-term assistance.

• Technology Resources Program:  Through a combination of grants, equipment and on-site assistance, ESC helps environmental justice organizations increase the effectiveness of their communications and the efficiency of their daily operations. Eligible groups receive a customized technology assessment, hardware and software, training and support. Grants and equipment average $5,000.

• Fundraising for Sustainable Organizations Program (FUNDS):  ESC’s newest program offers technical assistance, planning and implementation grants, and loans to help organizations diversify their funding. It helps groups establish a solid plan and address their choice of fund-raising challenges such as choosing a database, recruiting and using volunteers, developing an earned income stream or creating a sophisticated membership renewal and retention system. 

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