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Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) grants opportunity for US-based climate resilience projects is sponsored by Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). CSCI awards provide funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in US communities or regions highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and in need of additional technical and administrative capacity from a third-party adaptation practitioner.
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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, please contact us.
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,… CSCI at the National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, PA The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) partners will be at the National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 12–14, 2026.
Now in its seventh year, the Forum… CSCI Awards $2. 2M to Accelerate Local Climate Resilience Efforts The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is announcing 21 grants totaling $2. 2M to help communities across the country plan and prepare for extreme weather events and other impacts of a changing climate.
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: US communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and in need of additional technical and administrative capacity from a third-party adaptation practitioner. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $75,000 to $115,000 (total budget $1.5-2 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) grants opportunity for US-based climate resilience projects is funded by Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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