Resources from the United States Government
As the Office of Government Relations, we are charged with representing the policy positions of The Episcopal Church to the government in Washington. We also aim to share information from the federal government with the Episcopal Public Policy Network and the broader church.
As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please contact us at eppn@episcopalchurch.org
Please find below a selection of government resources that you may find useful in your diocese, congregation, and community. This list is updated regularly.
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- Resources from the United States Government
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP)
- US Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Department of the Treasury (USDT)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- USA.gov
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
- Election Security
- Protecting Houses of Worship (DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
- Protecting Places of Worship Forum (DOJ Community Relations Service)
- 5 Ways to Improve the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship or Community Spaces (DHS FEMA)
- Take these 4 Steps to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant (DHS FEMA)
- CP3 Resources (DHS)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Fire Management Assistance Grants
- 7 Things to Know About Applying for Disaster Assistance
- FEMA Resources for Hurricane Helene
- Voluntary Organization Information Sharing and Engagement (VOISE)
- FEMA Grant Program for Preparedness, hazard mitigation assistance, shelter and services, emergency food and shelter, and more!
- Hurricane Milton Resources
- 4 Ways to Help Hurricane Survivors
- Disaster Fraud
- Returning Home After a Hurricane
- Power Outages
- Turn Around Don’t Drown
- FEMA APP
- FEMA Texting Center – Find up to 3 shelters or disaster recovery centers
- Text FEMA & Zip code to 43362
- Combatting Disinformation
- Disaster Declaration Search Page
- Election Security Resource Guide
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Water Technical Assistance
- Grant Application Webinar to learn how to complete the grant application process
- Kids and Climate Health Zone
- Environmental Justice Climate Corps (EJCC) Program has launched and is now accepting applications
- Clean School Bus Rebate Program is Open for Applications to help your community gain access to clean school buses
- Drinking Water and State Revolving Fund
- Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
- Indian Affairs seeks additional input on new regulations to protect Native American and Native Hawaiian cultural items
- Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience
- Tribal Climate Resilience Planning and Implementation Grants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Citizenship and Integration Grant Program provides funding for organizations to help prepare immigrants for naturalization
Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP)
US Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of the Treasury (USDT)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Veterans Affairs (VA)
USA.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Contact:
The Office of Government Relations
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