What Coastal Community Resilience Funding Covers
GrantID: 59207
Grant Funding Amount Low: $150,000
Deadline: October 19, 2023
Grant Amount High: $150,000
Summary
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Grant Overview
Coastal Community Resilience Planning Funding
The primary objective of coastal community resilience planning funding is to support municipalities in developing strategies to enhance their resilience to climate change while protecting marine mammals. This funding specifically covers initiatives that assess vulnerabilities, implement data systems, and foster partnerships among local governments, conservation agencies, and the broader community. Excluded from this funding are grants that focus solely on general disaster response without a marine mammal conservation element or those that do not engage multiple stakeholders for action.
Municipalities across coastal regions face significant challenges from climate change, including rising sea levels, increased storm intensity, and habitat degradation. For example, towns in the Pacific Northwest may apply for funding to create a resilience plan that mitigates flooding and supports fish populations critical to marine mammal diets, or a municipality on the Gulf Coast may develop strategies to protect both human infrastructure and the habitats of endangered species such as manatees. These real-world applications illustrate how local governments can take tangible steps toward integrated environmental and community resilience.
Entities that work within the local government structure, such as city planners, environmental committees, and conservation NGOs, should consider applying for this funding. However, projects that operate in isolation without partnership arrangements or ignore evidence-based assessments of climate-related risks may not be suitable candidates. This funding emphasizes collaborative efforts that lead to actionable resilience plans with measurable outcomes.
Successful applications will align with state and federal priorities that include biodiversity conservation, community safety, and economic vitality. Alignment with recognized climate resilience frameworks, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) climate adaptation guidelines, is a critical factor for funding consideration. Municipalities should demonstrate how their proposed projects will systematically incorporate marine mammal protection into resilience planning practices, thereby enhancing local ecosystems while safeguarding public interests.
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