[Sustainability-listserv-f] NOAA Announces $575 Million for Climate Resilience

[Michael Dawson]

Colleagues: Please see funding opportunity below.

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NOAA Announces $575 Million Available Through Climate Resilience Regional Challenge
NOAA has released a new Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (https://coast.noaa.gov/funding/ira/resilience-challenge/). Approximately $575 million is available for projects that build the resilience of coastal communities to extreme weather (e.g., hurricanes and storm surge) and other impacts of climate change, including sea level rise and drought.

Funding was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic, federal government-wide investment that is advancing NOAA’s efforts to build Climate-Ready Coasts. This page is focused on the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, which is administered by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management. (For information on NOAA’s other Inflation Reduction Act investments, visit this webpage.)

The focus of this grant program is on collaborative approaches to achieving resilience in coastal regions. Proposed projects should address risk reduction, regional collaboration, and equity, and build enduring capacity for adaptation. Use this information resource, and view the video below, to learn more.
NOAA technical assistance is available for organizations applying for and receiving a grant. Many technical assistance options are available, including data, tools, training, and access to NOAA expertise. Visit the technical assistance page to learn more.
There are two funding tracks you can apply to with an emphasis on serving communities that are marginalized, underserved, or underrepresented:

Track One: Regional Collaborative Building and Strategy Development
This track provides funding to initiate new, regional-scale collaborations or to advance existing partnerships focused on climate resilience, with a goal to collectively move more coastal communities closer to taking action.
20-25 projected awardees to receive between $500,000 to $2 million each; 3-5 year projects.
Track Two: Implementation of Resilience and Adaptation Actions
This track provides funding for applicants to implement coordinated adaptation efforts that support a holistic vision for resilience and build the capacity of the communities in a region to sustain efforts into the future since reducing risk and vulnerability requires action.
15 projected awards to receive $15-$75 million each; 5-year projects.
The First Step: Outline your proposed project and submit a letter of intent. NOAA will invite selected applicants to submit a full application. Details regarding the letter of intent and the application are provided within the funding announcement.

Due Dates: For the letter of intent: Monday, August 21, 2023. For the full application: Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024.
Eligible Applicants: Coastal states, territories, counties, cities, tribes, and tribal organizations; public or private nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education.
Matching Funds: There is no matching requirement for this funding.
Technical Assistance: NOAA may provide technical assistance for applicants developing letters of intent and full proposals. Visit our technical assistance page to learn more.
Virtual Information Sessions for Applicants: Dates and times for virtual information sessions will be
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Wednesday, July 12, 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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