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The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) grants opportunity for US-based climate resilience projects is sponsored by Climate Smart Communities Initiative. CSCI grants provide funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in US communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The program prioritizes communities that include historically disinvested populations and would benefit from additional technical and administrative capacity from a third-party adaptation practitioner.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: US-based project teams composed of a climate adaptation practitioner, representatives from a local or regional government entity, and a community-based organization. Projects must be strictly focused on climate adaptation and resilience in US communities with populations less than 300,000 residents (up to 500,000 considered). 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.
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) grants opportunity for US-based climate resilience projects is funded by Climate Smart Communities Initiative. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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