February 23, 2022 | Issue 4
The CRCOG Connection
Good morning CRCOG readers. This newsletter is 770 words, approximately a 4-minute read
 
In this issue, we highlight: 
 
  • Lyle D. Wray’s Lifetime Achievement Award 
  • Transit Priority Corridors public meeting notice 
  • The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar Series 
  • And more 

Contact Aaliyah Miller with questions or comments related to the newsletter. Thank you for reading.
Congratulations Lyle!
The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) selected Lyle D. Wray as the 2022 recipient of the Elmer B. Staats Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Public Service. 
 
This award honors a public administrator's career-long accomplishments, dedication to public service, and contributions to ASPA over a lifetime of service. 
 
Lyle was invited to accept this award at the ASPA's 2022 Annual Conference between March 18-22
Transit Priority Corridors public meetings coming
CRCOG’s Transit Priority Corridors Study, known as Metro Hartford Rapid Routes, is excited to announce its next round of public engagement! This study aims to develop transit priority measures to improve the speed and reliability of transit services in major Metro Hartford corridors.  

We’d love to hear your feedback on the study’s draft improvement concepts! Our project team will be out on the corridors in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details on the study website. To learn more about this effort, visit the study’s website or send an email to info@metrohartfordrapidroutes.com. 
Community Matters: Regulation of Healthcare by the Department of Corrections
The YWCA Hartford Region will host a community conversation on February 24 from 12-1 pm, live on Facebook and YouTube, exploring how regulating health care provided by the Department of Corrections can improve health outcomes for incarcerated persons, returning citizens, and urban communities.  
YWCA Hartford Region is invested in this issue because they recognize the increased disadvantage of women, families, and communities when women are not provided adequate mental and physical health care. 
 
Social media and video links 
 
2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar Series
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites faith-based, community, and nonprofit organizations to participate in upcoming webinars regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). 
 
Here’s the webinar schedule:
Date: March 4, 2022
Time: 3 pm
Meeting ID: 161 404 2372
Access Code: FY22NSGP
Dates: March 10, 2022
Time: 3 pm
Meeting ID: 160 235 4220
Access Code: FY22NSGP
Dates: March 16, 2022
Time: 3 pm
Meeting ID: 161 966 7216
Access Code: FY22NSGP
Dates: March 25, 2022
Time: 3 pm
Meeting ID: 161 296 0254
Access Code: FY22NSGP
Dates: April 1, 2022
Time: 3 pm
Meeting ID: 161 070 7162
Access Code: FY22NSGP
Don’t miss 2022 UCONN’s PSELC Workshops in March
As a partner organization of UConn’s Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative, members of the Capital Region Council of Governments and their employees receive a substantial discount to attend the live virtual workshop with public sector and nonprofit professionals.  
 
Please note that all participants must be fully vaccinated to attend in-person workshops. Proof of vaccination will be requested. All participants will also be required to wear a mask covering while in the UConn building. 
 
Here are the March 2022 live virtual workshops: 
  
Date: Friday, March 4 
Time: 9 am – 4 pm with a 30-minute break 
 
Date: Friday, March 25 
Time: 9 am – 4 pm with a 30-minute break 
We’re looking for regional photos and videos
We need your help. We’re working on our new website and want photos and videos that showcase the diversity of the municipalities within our region.  
 
  • We’re looking for the following types of photos and b-roll: 
  • Aerial 
  • Architectural 
  • Candid 
  • Community 
  • Landscape 
  • Sports 
  • Street  

Please forward your content to Aaliyah Miller by Friday, March 18.
CRCOG funding opportunities
Application deadline: Ongoing 
Upcoming CRCOG meetings
February 23, 2022 
12-1:30 pm 
 
March 8, 2022 
12-1:30 pm  
 
March 9, 2022 
12-1:30 pm 
 
March 21, 2022
12-1:30 pm

March 23, 2022 
12-1:30 pm 
 
March 24, 2022 
7-9 pm