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New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is a grant from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) providing funding to municipalities undertaking climate action and resilience projects.
The CSC Certification program serves as a voluntary roadmap for local governments pursuing climate mitigation and adaptation, with eligible project types including greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory development, Climate Action Plans (CAPs), climate adaptation and resilience planning, flood mitigation engineering feasibility studies, and implementation projects.
Free technical assistance is available through CDRPC for Capital Region communities, covering outreach, capacity building, climate listening sessions, and CSC certification support. Eligible applicants are New York cities, towns, villages, and counties that own property or hold climate change mitigation easements.
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Run End ******************* --> NYS Climate Smart Communities Program - CDRPC Awards for Intermuncipal Cooperation CDRPC Planning Document Archive Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Land Use & Transportation Capital District Youth Center Future Leaders in Planning Capital Region Indicators Capital Regional Indicators American Community Survey (ACS) Capital Region Atlas 2020 1945-2015 Regional Development Map Sequence CDRPC Planning and Zoning Workshop CDRPC Webinar and Workshop Archive CDRPC Planning and Zoning Webinar Series Video Archive Planning & Zoning Workshop Archives NYS Climate Smart Communities Program | The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program provides local governments with a robust framework to guide their climate action and recognizes high-performing communities for their leadership.
Participation is free and voluntary. At no cost to local governments, CDRPC can help guide the development of successful local climate action initiatives across the Capital Region. CSC Certification Support The New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program serves as a roadmap for climate action.
CDRPC can provide the following assistance to local governments with this program: Outreach and support for climate action engagement, capacity building, education, and training; Facilitate local climate mitigation planning and climate adaptation and resilience planning; Support the implementation of local climate action and projects; Convene climate and transportation listening sessions; and Provide CSC certification support.
What is a Climate Action Plan? A climate action plan (CAP) , or mitigation plan, lays out strategies that mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The first step in pursuing a CAP is completing a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory .
A GHG Inventory summarizes the emissions from the consumption of energy and materials in either government facilities or a community. Using a GHG Inventory as the foundation, the CAP defines GHG reduction targets and outlines a framework for achieving reduction goals.
As part of the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants and the NYSERDA-funded CSC Regional Coordinators Pilot Program, CDRPC and its consultant, Climate Action Associates, developed a 2022 and 2010 Regional Community GHG Inventory . This inventory computes direct and indirect emissions and apportions them to all 126 cities, towns, villages, and counties within the Capital Region. The dashboard for the data can be found here.
For a detailed summary on CAPs and GHG Inventories, please explore the links to these CSC Priority actions below: Government Operations GHG Inventory Government Operations Climate Action Plan Community Climate Action Plan Climate Smart Communities Grants Each year, the DEC announces the opening of the Climate Smart Communities Grants from May – July.
These grants, which are 50% match, area available for implementation and certification projects. CDRPC’s suitability team can provide free technical support to help communities apply for and administer these grants.
Check out this webinar, hosted on June 9, 2023, about the grants: Climate Smart Communities Grants Webinar, June 9, 2023 For full information, include the RFA, past rounds, and other DEC funding opportunities, visit: https://www. dec. ny.
gov/energy/109181. html CDRPC provides no-cost assistance to local governments and communities in developing both a GHG Inventory and Climate Action Plan. In addition, we provide no-cost assistance with certification support.
Interested in the Climate Smart Communities program or climate action planning? Connect with one of CDRPC’s coordinators below to get started! Tara Donadio ( tara.
donadio@cdrpc. org ): Albany, Schenectady, Greene and Northern Columbia Counties Haley Balcanoff ( haley. balcanoff@cdrpc.
org ): Southern Saratoga, Rensselaer and Southern Columbia Counties Josh Dranoff ( josh. dranoff@cdrpc.
org ): Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties Unemployment in the Capital Region Dips to the Lowest Rate Since April 2023 Cost of Living (COLI) in Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA Remains Higher than Peer Communities American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) Released NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program Foreign-Born Population Increases in the Capital Region
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, towns, villages, and counties of New York State. Must own property or obtain climate change mitigation easement. Projects must include climate adaptation focus. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is funded by New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
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