Funding Opportunities
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EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
The EJ4Climate Grant Program provides funding directly to community-based organizations and seeks to support environmental justice by facilitating the involvement and empowerment of communities searching for solutions and the development of partnerships to address their environmental and human health vulnerabilities, including those due to climate change impacts.
Proposals due November 14, 2024
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The Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring (A NIHHIS Center of Excellence) is excited to announce an upcoming funding opportunity for community-based heat data collection campaigns. Communities will receive training, technical support, and a $10,000 stipend to conduct a heat data collection campaign in 2025. The Center will prioritize applications from communities that have experienced historical patterns of discrimination, underinvestment and disenfranchisement and have limited resources to conduct heat monitoring on their own. Rural communities, tribal nations, U.S. territories and communities that have not previously undergone heat mapping are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications due January 17, 2025.
Communities that submit an optional Expression of Interest by November 15, 2024 will have the opportunity to be matched with a “mentor” community to share their experiences with participatory science and provide additional guidance.
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NIHHIS Heat Tabletop Exercise Planning Challenge
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and NOAA’s Regional Collaboration Network (RCN) invite local governments, in close collaboration with community leaders and organizations, to develop heat tabletop exercise situation manuals describing realistic extreme heat scenarios they can use to test and evaluate their heat response plans. Up to 10 winning communities with the best situation manuals will receive prizes of at least $20,000. (Application Deadline November 15, 2024)
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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, is excited to offer awards to support communities that are underserved, underrepresented, or overburdened by marine debris and to promote initiatives that prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris across the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States.
Awards between $5,000 - $10,000. The Foundation anticipates funding 10 - 15 projects.
Applications due November 20, 2024
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Regional Resiliency & Vulnerability Assessments for Ocean and Coastal Acidification
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program requests proposals for collaborative projects that synthesize ocean and coastal acidification information at a regional scale. This announcement specifically addresses priorities for how ocean and coastal acidification affect human communities in the context of ocean change.
Approximately 1–6 projects for up to 3 years in duration may be funded at the level of approximately $100,000 – $400,000 per year per proposal.
Required Letters of Intent Due November 20, 2024
Required Proposals Due March 5, 2025
Community Change Grants Program: EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.
Deadline November 21, 2024
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Eligible entities that are interested in receiving technical assistance for CCGP application preparation must submit a complete TA intake form at Request Technical Assistance by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on August 16, 2024.
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SECOORA
Student Opportunity: 2024 Data Challenge
The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) Data Challenge invites undergraduate students, graduate students, and early career professionals to develop a project that combines multiple southeast datasets to support one or more coastal communities by addressing a timely and relevant issue. There are two $3,500 prizes available.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Proposals due November 22, 2024
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SECOORA
Student Opportunity: Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award
SECOORA will support 2-3 recipients to participate in an in-person regional or national meeting or conference. The maximum individual award value is $1,500 to cover travel and conference/meeting costs within the United States. We anticipate supporting at least one applicant in each funding category.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Proposals are due November 22, 2024
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Understanding Water Quality through Monitoring Activities Grant: This funding opportunity will support water quality studies to improve understanding of water quality issues and provide data to stakeholders to use for decision-making in their community. Approximately $4 million will be available for 4 to 5 projects. Project monitoring activities must be in water bodies within the eligible coastal counties of the five Gulf states.
Deadline: November 22, 2024
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Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division (CRD)
Coastal Incentive Grant applications now accepted
Eligible applicants include state governments (with the exception of DNR), qualified local governments, regional commissions, and state colleges, universities, and research institutions. All proposed projects must be located within one of the 11 designated coastal counties of Georgia: Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Charlton, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Wayne. Projects that are regional in scope or involve partnerships across multiple counties must also be located within these eligible areas.
The maximum award available is $80,000, with a 1:1 non-federal match required. Applications due December 6, 2024
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Landscape Scale Restoration Program (US Forest Service)
The Landscape Scale Restoration Program is a Forest Service State and Private Forestry competitive grant program that promotes collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes and furthers priorities identified in State Forest Action plans or equivalent restoration strategy. Landscape Scale Restoration projects cross multiple jurisdictions, including tribal, state and local government, and private forest land, to address large-scale issues such as wildfire risk reduction, watershed protection and restoration, and the spread of invasive species, insect infestation and disease.
(Closing December 13, 2024)
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National Science Foundation
Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator (R2I2)
The NSF Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), in partnership with the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP), seeks to support translation of research into practical, scalable solutions to climate-related regional resilience problems through innovative collaborations.
(LOI Due December 16, 2024)
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Water Resources Development Grant Program: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
For State and Local projects, there are two grant application cycles per fiscal year. The fall 2024 application cycle will begin on July 1 and end Dec. 31, 2024.
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN), for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resources assessment, socio-economic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing. This program addresses NOAA's mission goal "Healthy Oceans."
Applications are due December 31, 2024.
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USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program Grants
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landslide Hazards Program (LHP) issues this Program Announcement for assistance to support communication, planning, coordination, mapping, assessments, and data collection of landslide hazards.
Closing January 15, 2025
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to stimulate the growth of new connections between thinkers working in largely disconnected fields who might together change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. In the three years between Fall 2023 and Summer 2026, we will dedicate $1M to supporting small, early stage grants of $2,500–$50,000 toward achieving this goal.
Next round of applications due January 23, 2025
Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST), National Science Foundation: Supports education and capacity building at emerging research institutions that will prepare students to conduct community and partner-engaged science to benefit society.
Proposals for Track 1 due Jan 29, 2025
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ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship is up to $20,000 per year for two years available to a student entering their junior year in a 4-year undergraduate degree program or entering the last two years of a 5-year or dual degree undergraduate program and studying in a field related to floods and flood management.
(Applications due February 1, 2025)
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Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Grants | NOAA Fisheries
Up to $75 million in funding is available for fish passage projects under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will support projects that reopen migratory pathways and restore access to healthy habitat for fish around the country. In collaboration with NOAA, selected partners will use these funds to implement locally-led removals of dams and other in-stream barriers. Selected projects will assist in sustaining our nation’s fisheries and contributing to the recovery of threatened and endangered species. They may also provide community and economic benefits, such as jobs and climate resilience. NOAA will accept proposals between $750,000 and $8 million for the entire award, with typical funding anticipated to range from $3 million to $5 million.
Deadline: February 10, 2025
Informational Webinars:
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November 20 at 3-4 PM Eastern / 2-3 Central / 12-1 PM Pacific / 11 AM-12 PM Alaska
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December 3 at 2-3 PM Eastern / 1-2 PM Central / 11 AM-12 PM Pacific / 10-11 AM Alaska
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Tribal Focused Webinar: December 12 at 3-4 PM Eastern / 2-3 PM Central / 12-1 PM Pacific / 11 AM-12 PM Alaska
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This is a competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plan for and strengthen surface transportation to be more resilient to natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. For FY 2024-2025, up to $576 million is available for the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program.
Closing Monday, February 24, 2025
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The Gulf Ecosystem Initiative is a $3.5 million partnership between the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) in Santa Barbara, CA and the NOAA RESTORE Science Program to fund synthesis science and postdoctoral research. Working groups of scientists and decision makers will collaborate to solve pressing questions across the Gulf of Mexico. Synthesis science proposals and working groups will cover three main areas of research for decision making in the Gulf of Mexico: fisheries, climate change, and the ecological impacts of management.
Proposals due March 14, 2025
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The Flourishing in Community Grantmaker is offering noncompetitive awards to support capacity-constrained communities and community-based organizations (CBOs) within Region 2. These $75,000 subawards are designed for ease of access, with a streamlined process that does not require participation in the competitive review process. Any person or organization in Region 2: New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and eight federally recognized Indian Nations may submit a nomination, including self-nominations. The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Apply here.
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund: Climate + Health Excellent Centers (CHEX) Award
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund announces the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers award. This is a new institutional research and training opportunity that will help institutions bridge the gaps between fields that will have important roles to play in understanding the impacts of climate change on human health and diminishing their effects. This grant will support new discovery toward defining the health impacts of climate change, developing potential interventions, translating discovery science into practical application, and outward-facing work that can help public understanding of Climate + Health or strengthen connections between research and communities whose health has been harmed by climate change. New institutional awards of up to $10,000,000.
Proposals due August 7, 2025
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NC Emergency Management (NCEM) is compiling sub-applications for inclusion in the State’s application to FEMA for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available for hazard mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation and resilience. BRIC focuses on addressing both acute extreme weather events and chronic stressors that are expected to increase in intensity and frequency in the future. NC Emergency Management (NCEM) compiles sub-applications for inclusion in the State’s application to FEMA for the BRIC program. Submitted sub-applications can be for capital projects or for capability and capacity building. Upon reviewing letters of intent, NCEM will issue invitations for full applications.
The intake period for letters of intent has been extended until the FEMA Notice of Funding Opportunity is released (TBD) Please check the NCEM website for the most up-to-date deadline information.
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Applications accepted on a rolling basis: ​
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One SC Fund: Disaster Response
The One SC Fund is now accepting grant applications from nonprofits to support Hurricane Helene relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.
The One SC Fund provides grants to nonprofits to fund disaster relief, recovery and rebuilding assistance programs from state-declared emergencies. Organizations may request up to $25,000.When applications are open, they are reviewed on a rolling basis. Declinations are sent via email. All organizations receiving an award have six months to expense grant funds.
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FEMA
Swift Current Funding Opportunity
Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Swift Current aims to better align the delivery of FMA flood mitigation funding to the disaster survivor experience. The purpose of FMA Swift Current is to reduce or eliminate the flood risk to NFIP-participating communities and repetitive flood damage to structures and buildings insured by the NFIP following a flood-related disaster event, and to enhance community flood resilience within NFIP-participating communities. It does so by providing funding for mitigation opportunities immediately after a flood disaster event with the aim of delivering mitigation outcomes.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
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Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems funding by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Applications must be submitted within 45 days of an extreme weather event and disaster. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis.
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation: Grant funding for projects that support educational opportunities for STEM learning (including college/university programs) and “innovative environmental projects.”
Accepts Letters of Intent on a monthly basis.
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The Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) is a funding program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of small water and wastewater utilities. The RWLF provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects. The RWLF was established through a grant from the USDA/RUS, and repaid funds used to replenish the fund and make new loans. Disaster recovery or other emergency loans are available. Loan amounts may not exceed $200,000 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less.
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Natural Hazards Center
Special Call for Health Outcomes and Climate-Related Disaster Research
The Natural Hazards Center—with support from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation—is issuing a special call for quick response research focused on health outcomes among groups disproportionately affected by climate-related disasters. Available funds will support awards in the amount of $10,000 to $50,000 each. Proposals for this special call will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
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Natural Hazards Center
Quick Response Research Award Program
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North Carolina Sea Grant
We support small projects costing less than $10,000, typically 12 months in length, to allow scientists to gather samples and data when time is of the essence. The minigrant award may allow investigators to gather initial information or pilot test a whole new line of inquiry. Such early findings can subsequently spur major research and outreach efforts funded by other sources.
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Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. We encourage freelance and staff journalists with ambitious enterprise and strong in-depth reporting ideas to apply for Pulitzer Center support to cover the intersection of labor and climate in their communities.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Funding Databases: ​
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Build for the Future Funding Navigator
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Climate Capital Guidebook | The White House
The Climate Capital Guidebook aggregates current federal funding opportunities for small- and medium-sized companies, both start-ups and established businesses, focusing on clean energy technologies and other climate solutions. The Guidebook also notes which programs are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative. Each program is accompanied by a summary of the eligible entities, eligible projects, average deal or award size, application timeline, contact information, and additional useful information.
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Flood Funding Finder from the American Flood Coalition: An interactive website to simplify the complex federal grants system and to help communities identify and prioritize opportunities to fund flood resilience.
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Funding Navigator - HUD Exchange​
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Nature-Based Solutions Funding Database
National Wildlife Federation’s interactive database for communities interested in pursuing federal funding and/or technical assistance for nature-based solutions.
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Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS) Funding Opportunities
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The EPA’s Water Finance Clearinghouse has two searchable databases: Funds and Resources. The Funds database contains potential funding sources for water infrastructure. The Resources database contains resources such as reports, case studies, and webinars about financing mechanisms and approaches that can help communities access capital to meet their water infrastructure needs. The Clearinghouse also hosts Water Finance learning modules which provide information on different financing sources and funding topics related to water infrastructure investments.
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2024 Resilience Project Funding Guide
The Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Resilience Project Funding Guide serves as a one-stop shop for installations and partners to learn about more than 25 federal and non-federal resilience and conservation programs that can support existing or new REPI installation resilience projects.
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NC Resilience Exchange Funding Database
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Grant Writing Assistance:
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EPA
Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox
The Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox contains resources to help EPA’s funding applicants and recipients make climate-informed investments.
Funding and Financing Coastal Resilience (NOAA Office for Coastal Management)
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Grant Proposal Development Resources (NOAA Office for Coastal Management )
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Hometown Strong Rural Grants Program
The Hometown Strong Rural Grants team focuses on getting federal dollars into rural communities and providing the capacity, training, and finance planning support these communities need in order to be successful in federal funding. We provide direct, free-of-charge grantwriting support to rural towns, counties, and regions to increase federal funding for projects within North Carolina, offering a comprehensive approach to long-term financial planning through grant strategies that leverage federal, state, and private funds.
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Resources for Assistance and Technical Training in Region 4 on Environmental Justice
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