Through ICMA’s TCTAC Program, local and tribal government stakeholders as well as community organizations have free access to technical assistance to advance and support their environmental and energy priorities. ICMA’s national team includes the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, the National League of Cities, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.

What is TCTAC?

The Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center Program (TCTACs) is a national initiative that provides free services to communities, organizations, tribes, and local governments. Support and services include navigating federal, and state grant application systems, grant proposal review, and effective grant management.

Specific examples of our TCTAC services:

• Launch and continuously update a National TCTAC website
• Support technical assistance related to grant review, grants management and proposal development
• Support Regional TCTACs with training, resources, technical assistance, and opportunities for peer learning
• Provide technical assistance-based training workshops for local and tribal governments, and community partners
• Raise awareness and engagement through our online platform, conferences, and events

Eighteen organizations and their partners have been selected to establish a network of technical assistance centers across the nation that provides direct technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support to communities and organizations. The 18 organizations feature 15 Regional Centers and 3 National Centers. ICMA, alongside the Institute for Sustainable Communities and the National Indian Health Board, serves a National TCTAC for the TCTAC Program. The Regional Centers are located in designated EPA regions across the nation. These services are made available through an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).