Events
The free in person event centers on “People of the Sound” that emphasizes the needs that communities around the Long Island Sound Estuary face. The goal of the Learning Exchange event is for people to come together for shared learning and collaboration, although more detailed information on the event agenda will become available in due time.
The conference will occur at the Queens Museum and is sponsored by Restore America’s Estuaries. LISCIF will partner with Tribes and communities to provide information on resource development and capacity building opportunities. This conference is free and open to the general public. Please register to help provide information regarding dietary restrictions, interpreters needed, or childcare requests. Information is accessible to those who speak English and Spanish.
Events
The free in person event centers on “People of the Sound” that emphasizes the needs that communities around the Long Island Sound Estuary face. The goal of the Learning Exchange event is for people to come together for shared learning and collaboration, although more detailed information on the event agenda will become available in due time.
The conference will occur at the Queens Museum and is sponsored by Restore America’s Estuaries. LISCIF will partner with Tribes and communities to provide information on resource development and capacity building opportunities. This conference is free and open to the general public. Please register to help provide information regarding dietary restrictions, interpreters needed, or childcare requests. Information is accessible to those who speak English and Spanish.
Events
The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is hosting the Connecticut State-Wide Learning Exchange, a full day and in person gathering focused on “People of the Sound.” This event will bring together tribal groups, organizations, institutions, and community members to discuss needs, environmental impacts, and community access along the Long Island Sound estuary, while identifying resources and opportunities for capacity building. The event is free and open to the public. Please register to help the organizers plan for dietary, interpretation, and childcare needs.
Events
The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is hosting the Connecticut State-Wide Learning Exchange, a full day and in person gathering focused on “People of the Sound.” This event will bring together tribal groups, organizations, institutions, and community members to discuss needs, environmental impacts, and community access along the Long Island Sound estuary, while identifying resources and opportunities for capacity building. The event is free and open to the public. Please register to help the organizers plan for dietary, interpretation, and childcare needs.
Training
The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund is hosting a virtual training focused on how organizations can meet match requirements for funding opportunities. This session is designed to help nonprofits and institutions build capacity by learning how to be more strategic and prepared when applying for grants that require matching funds. The training will take place on February 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM (Eastern Time) and will be held on Zoom. Registration is required.
The training will be led by Melba Mitchell, co-owner of J.O. Mitchell Company, a CPA firm that specializes in supporting nonprofits. Her work focuses on auditing, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial consulting, all aimed at improving transparency and accountability with funders.
Training
The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund is hosting a virtual training focused on how organizations can meet match requirements for funding opportunities. This session is designed to help nonprofits and institutions build capacity by learning how to be more strategic and prepared when applying for grants that require matching funds. The training will take place on February 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM (Eastern Time) and will be held on Zoom. Registration is required.
The training will be led by Melba Mitchell, co-owner of J.O. Mitchell Company, a CPA firm that specializes in supporting nonprofits. Her work focuses on auditing, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial consulting, all aimed at improving transparency and accountability with funders.
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