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Climate Resilience Fund is a grant initiative through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI), supported by EcoAdapt, that helps small and midsize U.S. communities accelerate their climate resilience plans and projects.
Awards ranging from $75,000 to $115,000 provide funding, training, and technical support over a twelve-month period for activities such as risk assessments, community engagement, project prioritization, and implementation. Three partners must apply together: a community-based organization, a local or tribal government partner, and a qualified climate adaptation practitioner listed in the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners.
Communities must be located in the United States and face significant climate-related challenges based on environmental and socioeconomic factors. The CSCI is a collaboration of EcoAdapt, NOAA, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, ICF, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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EcoAdapt : The Climate Smart Communities Initiative is now accepting grant applications! The Climate Smart Communities Initiative is now accepting grant applications! We are excited to share that the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is now accepting grant applications to help communities accelerate their climate resilience plans and projects!
The grants can help small and midsize communities at any step in the planning process. Awards include funding, as well as training and technical support. Ranging from $75,000 to $115,000 per award, funds can be used over a twelve-month period to advance activities such as risk assessments and community engagement, as well as project prioritization and implementation.
To be eligible for consideration , the community must be located in the United States and face significant climate-related challenges, based on environmental and socioeconomic factors. Three partners are required to apply together: 1) a community-based organization, 2) a local, regional, or Tribal government partner, and 3) a qualified climate adaptation practitioner listed in the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners .
Communities can connect with qualified climate service professionals through the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners . Communities interested in applying for a grant but not yet connected with a practitioner can search the Registry for practitioners to partner with. Practitioners who are not listed in the Registry and want to connect with communities interested in their services may apply to join .
The initiative will be accepting grant applications through March 12, 2026 *, and expects to announce awards in summer 2026. For more details, including benefits, program requirements, and to complete an application, visit climatesmartcommunity. org/funding .
Interested applicants can r egister for an informational webinar about the CSCI grants program on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. *Looking for an adaptation practitioner? The Registry of Adaptation Practitioners can connect you with experts suited to your project.
Allow your team a few weeks to interview and find the right practitioner for you. Begin early and plan to finalize your team by February 5, 2026 , to leave sufficient time to complete the grant application together. EcoAdapt is a proud partner of the CSCI with the Climate Resilience Fund , NOAA , Fernleaf , Geos Institute , ICF , and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) .
Learn more about the Climate Smart Communities Initiative on its EcoAdapt project page .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in various states, including Maryland, New Mexico, and North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Climate Resilience Fund is funded by EcoAdapt. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina, New Mexico, and Maryland. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.