Resource Library
With so much information available, it can be overwhelming to even know where to start your project development journey. To save you some time, the Hub developed a curated but comprehensive resource library to provide a one-stop clearinghouse of free resources to help you develop your projects. Resources compiled include reports, data tools, toolkits, articles, case studies, videos, and more from local, regional, and national private and public organizations.
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SWPA Municipal Project Hub
Ready to Write! - Strategies and Tools for Writing a Competitive Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
A step by step toolkit for writing a competitive application for the PA Dept of Community Economic Development Municipal Assistance Program.
Type:
Toolkits
Topic(s):
Grant Writing, Project Development, Economic Development, Community Planning
SWPA Municipal Project Hub
RISE PA Community Benefits Bonus (CBB) Checklist for Medium and Large-Scale Award Track
The Hub has curated a community benefits checklist for Medium & Large-Scale Award Track Applicants to the PA DEP's RISE PA program. Large-Scale Award Track Applicants must complete a Community Benefits Plan, which is a legally binding document.
Type:
Reports and Guides
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Community Engagement, Community Planning
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
Community Benefits Agreements Database
A database of publicly available Community Benefits agreements for clean energy projects. The database includes links to the CBA, and summaries of the projects and benefits agreed upon.
Type:
Database
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Economic Development
Local Infrastructure Hub
Making infrastructure more equitable and inclusive
A concise article giving an overview of community benefits agreements and their role in inclusive community development, and links to sample CBAs from different infrastructure projects.
Type:
Articles and Blogs
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Economic Development, Project Development
SWPA Municipal Project Hub
RISE PA Community Benefits Bonus (CBB) Checklist for Small Scale Award Track
The Hub has curated a community benefits checklist for Smale-Scale Award Track Applicants to the PA DEP's RISE PA program.
Type:
Reports and Guides
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Community Engagement, Community Planning
US Department of Energy (archived)
Community Benefits Plan Template
The purpose of this document is to summarize the specific objectives the Applicant is committing to in its Community Benefits Plan (CBP), in quantifiable terms with SMART milestones – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely – and timelines wherever possible.
Type:
Reports and Guides
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Community Engagement, Community Planning
Fourth Economy
Program Development Toolkit for Equitable Climate Action
In partnership with DEP and the U.S. Climate Alliance, Fourth Economy developed this Program
Development Toolkit. The Program Development Toolkit presents a variety of questions that could be posed by
departmental (DEP) staff and/or other program developers in ensursing inclusive commmunity development.
Type:
Toolkits, Reports and Guides
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Economic Development, Project Development
Fairshake Environmental Legal Services
A guide to Community Benefits in Southwestern Pennsylvania
An overview of community benefits agreements and their use in Southwestern PA. The guide includes tools, templates, and examples that your community can adapt and modify.
Type:
Toolkits, Articles and Blogs
Topic(s):
Community Benefits, Project Development, Economic Development
Environmental Protection Network
Budgets for Beginners
A step by step guide on how to develop a budget for your projects. Included is a guided worksheet, a glossary of terms, template budget spreedsheet downloadable in google sheets and excel.
Type:
Reports and Guides, Toolkits
Topic(s):
Project Development, Grant Writing