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Find similar grantsNOAA Climate-Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes and Territories initiative is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This initiative aims to help Americans secure well-paying jobs to advance climate resilience in local communities, with a focus on economically disadvantaged communities, people of color, and Indigenous people.
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Try our new and improved Funding Tool Climate Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes, and Territories Competition National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) To assist communities in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories so they may form partnerships that train workers and place them into jobs that enhance climate resilience.
Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements This opportunity is open to state, tribal, territorial and local governments, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations in coastal states or territories. Decarbonization Considerations Applicants can use funds to develop or fill "good jobs that enhance climate resilience" in multiple ways.
Examples of such jobs include heat-health outreach specialists/assistants, nurses, and home health coordinators, crews that can address coastal erosion using nature-based solutions, grant managers who can help solicit, write and manage grants to improve climate resilience in underserved communities, transportation analysts, water resource planners, resilience landscape technicians, and environmental inspectors.
NOAA heavily prioritizes efforts to reach individuals from historically underserved communities, to benefit disadvantaged communities, and to remove barriers that prevent members of communities with environmental justice concerns involving decision-making process. Developing a strong collaboration network with various partners is essential to optimize the impact. It takes time to build a collaboration.
Interested applicants are encouraged to engage with potential partners as soon as possible. Cost sharing is not required for this competition. However, cost sharing, leveraged funds, and in-kind support will make projects more competitive.
See previous awardees here: https://seagrant. noaa. gov/how-we-work/topics/crw/ Deadline (Announced or Anticipated) November 30, 2023 (Letter of Intent); February 13, 2024 (Full Application) Average Award (Estimated)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly detailed in snippets, but grants have been awarded to state community and technical college systems, partnering with Tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NOAA Climate-Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes and Territories initiative is funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
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.
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