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Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is sponsored by Climate Smart Communities Initiative. CSCI provides funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience projects in U.S. communities highly vulnerable to climate change. Funding is prioritized for communities with historically disinvested populations at increased risk of climate-related impacts.
LOIs must include partnerships between a U.S. community-based organization, an adaptation practitioner, and a government entity.
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Climate Smart Communities Initiative – Helping communities prepare for the future The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) supports local leaders and adaptation practitioners in advancing climate adaptation and resilience plans and projects in communities across the United States. If you work in a local, regional, or Tribal government, or with a community-based organization, explore what the Initiative can do for you.
If you assist communities with their climate resilience efforts, learn about the resources available to you now, as well as those coming soon. If you work with a philanthropic foundation, government agency, or another funding entity with an interest in helping communities prepare and adapt to a changing climate, consider partnering with CSCI. Please get in touch!
Tracking the Growing Demand for Climate Resilience: A CSCI Impact Overview Since its inception in 2024, over 400 communities across the U.S. have sought resources from the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). Communities are demonstrating an overwhelming readiness to take… Climate Smart Communities Initiative Invests $3.
1 Million in Community-Led Climate Resilience Projects View the Awards August 18, 2026 – The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is pleased to announce 28 new grant awards totaling over $3 million to… CSCI Connects with Community Leaders, Practitioners, and Funders at the National Adaptation Forum Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) partners attended the 7th National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from May 12–14, 2026, joining hundreds of practitioners, researchers, policymakers,… Explore opportunities from the CSCI, including eligibility requirements and the application process.
A database of adaptation practitioners able to assist communities with their climate resilience efforts. Training in the Steps to Resilience, part of the Initiative’s commitment to workforce development. A help desk providing practitioners with expert advice in support of climate resilience efforts.
A robust monitoring and evaluation effort to accelerate and improve practice. Resources curated by CSCI to support climate resilience planning and implementation work.
CSCI is a unique public-private partnership managed by a consortium of six organizations, including the Climate Resilience Fund, EcoAdapt, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, and NRDC, working in collaboration with the NOAA Climate Program Office, and with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based climate resilience projects. LOIs must include at least one U.S. Community-based Organization, one adaptation practitioner, and one government entity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $75,000 to $115,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) are due November 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is funded by Climate Smart Communities Initiative. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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