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Funding Opportunities

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The Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) and the Urban Water Consortium (UWC) has initiated a request for proposals (RFP) process for applied research to strengthen the UWC’s response to and treatment of per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water and wastewater across North Carolina.

Pre-proposals are due June 28, 2024  

 

Regenerative Tourism Catalyst Grant Program: NOAA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, The Ocean Foundation, and the Local2030 Islands Network, is accepting applications for the Regenerative Tourism Catalyst Grant Program, which will support regenerative tourism projects in island communities. 

Proposals due June 30, 2024

 

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 current spring 2024 application cycle will end on June 30, and the fall 2024 application cycle will begin on July 1 and end Dec. 31, 2024.


Climate Elucidation for Adaptive Resilience in the Water Sector Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP): The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (the Centre) has received financing toward the cost of the project titled “Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme (Caribbean)” and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the contracting of a consultancy “Climate Elucidation for Adaptive Resilience in the Water Sector Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)”.

Expressions of Interest due July 5th, 2024.


2024 Higher Education Research Award Funding: The FEMA Higher Education Program seeks to support initiatives that narrow the gap between research and practice in Emergency Management. 

Proposals due July 5, 2024.

 

HUDRD - HBCU Research Center of Excellence: The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is funding research at one or more research Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Centers will conduct research projects on topics of strategic interest to HUD and produce research that provides evidence-based solutions to housing, community development, economic development, or built environment challenges in underserved communities. 

Closing July 9, 2024

 

Natural Disaster Preparedness Local Grants: Duke Energy 

Due July 12, 2024

 

Southeast Aquatics Fund 2024 Request for Proposals: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks proposals to voluntarily conserve aquatic habitat in southeastern United States and Texas. 

Proposals due July 18, 2024

 

Climate Solutions and Equity Grant: Drawdown Georgia

 Letters of introduction due July 26, 2024 

 

Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): GRRP provides funding for direct loans and grants to fund projects that improve energy or water efficiency, enhance indoor air quality or sustainability, implement the use of zero-emission electricity generation, low-emission building materials or processes, energy storage, or building  electrification strategies, or address climate resilience, of eligible HUD-assisted multifamily properties. 

Elements Cohort Application due July 31, 2024

 

Call 6: Tornado Ready Research and Data Publication: The Natural Hazards Center is now accepting proposals for Tornado Ready Research and Data Publication in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. This call will prioritize proposals for tornado research focused on settings that serve or house socially marginalized populations.

Proposals due August 9, 2024

 

National Estuarine Research Reserve System Habitat Protection and Restoration Grant (NOAA)

Letter of Intent due August 15, 2024

Full Proposal Due January 9, 2025

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Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition (NOAA) 

Letter of Intent due August 15, 2024

Full Proposal Due January 9, 2025

 

Live Question and Answer Opportunities for the Two Above Grants:
June 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

June 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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The Joint Fire Science Program has several funding opportunities available.

All opportunities closing on September 19, 2024


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

 

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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Applications accepted on a rolling basis: 

 

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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