Resources for
disaster
Funding
: Oct 31 – Mar 12, 2026
$75K-$115K
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding, expertise, training, and other resources to help communities advance climate resilience plans and projects, with a focus on frontline and climate-vulnerable communities. Funding supports activities such as risk and vulnerability assessments, community engagement, project prioritization, and early implementation actions.
Applicants must apply as a partnership that includes a community-based organization, a local, regional, or Tribal government entity, and an adaptation practitioner. Communities without an established practitioner may access the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners to identify partners.
An informational webinar will be held on November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. Program details are available at climatesmartcommunity.org
Awards provide up to $115,000 in funding along with training and technical assistance over a 12-month period. Eligible U.S. communities must demonstrate significant climate-related risks, including environmental and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. No match is required.
Funding
: Oct 31 – Mar 12, 2026
$75K-$115K
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding, expertise, training, and other resources to help communities advance climate resilience plans and projects, with a focus on frontline and climate-vulnerable communities. Funding supports activities such as risk and vulnerability assessments, community engagement, project prioritization, and early implementation actions.
Applicants must apply as a partnership that includes a community-based organization, a local, regional, or Tribal government entity, and an adaptation practitioner. Communities without an established practitioner may access the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners to identify partners.
An informational webinar will be held on November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. Program details are available at climatesmartcommunity.org
Events
Connecticut Association of Floodplain Managers 12th Annual Conference
The Connecticut Association of Flood Managers (CAFM) will convene its 12th Annual Conference and Meeting at the Central Connecticut State University Student Center in New Britain, Connecticut on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A cornerstone of CAFM’s mission is to educate a broad range of professionals regarding recent flooding concerns and other issues and problems associated with managing flood risk, making communities more resilient, disaster recovery, and the protection of floodplains. Our goal for this conference is to examine the current challenges facing Connecticut and share experiences and lessons learned as flood managers and municipal officials.
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Events
Connecticut Association of Floodplain Managers 12th Annual Conference
The Connecticut Association of Flood Managers (CAFM) will convene its 12th Annual Conference and Meeting at the Central Connecticut State University Student Center in New Britain, Connecticut on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A cornerstone of CAFM’s mission is to educate a broad range of professionals regarding recent flooding concerns and other issues and problems associated with managing flood risk, making communities more resilient, disaster recovery, and the protection of floodplains. Our goal for this conference is to examine the current challenges facing Connecticut and share experiences and lessons learned as flood managers and municipal officials.
Save the Date – Registration coming soon!
Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current FY 2024
The Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current funding opportunity provides money to help reduce flood damage to
properties that have been repeatedly or severely flooded and are insured through the National Flood Insurance
Program. This funding is available after a major flood disaster is declared by the President.
Eligible project types include: • Property acquisition and structure demolition/relocation (preferred project type); • Dry floodproofing of historic residential buildings or non-residential buildings; • Non-structural retrofitting of existing buildings and facilities; • Mitigation reconstruction; and • Structural retrofitting of existing buildings (elevation). The local government is considered the subapplicant and will develop a subapplication with any interested property owners. Applications are due to the State by the stated deadline.
Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current FY 2024
The Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current funding opportunity provides money to help reduce flood damage to
properties that have been repeatedly or severely flooded and are insured through the National Flood Insurance
Program. This funding is available after a major flood disaster is declared by the President.
$75,000 - $350,000
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
EPA has selected Environmental Justice for New England to serve as pass-through entity for the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grants for CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Thriving Communities subgrants will be distributed to support capacity building in communities affected by environmental or public health issues to eligible applicants. The program aims to reduce the burden of the federal grants application process and distribute federal funds to potential applicants working to address environmental justice issues.
Tier 1 will consist of grants for $150,000 for assessment (one-year project period), Tier 2 will consist of grants for $250,000 for planning (1-2 year project period), and Tier 3 will consist of grants for $350,000 for project development (two-year project period). Preference will be given to projects in which the majority of the funds are going to capacity-limited organizations and groups. Additionally, noncompetitive awards, or "Seed Funds" will be made to capacity-constrained communities and CBOs in a fixed amount of $75,000 each.
$75,000 - $350,000
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
EPA has selected Environmental Justice for New England to serve as pass-through entity for the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grants for CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Thriving Communities subgrants will be distributed to support capacity building in communities affected by environmental or public health issues to eligible applicants. The program aims to reduce the burden of the federal grants application process and distribute federal funds to potential applicants working to address environmental justice issues.
Funding
: Nov 19 – Mar 21, 2025
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding, expertise, training, and other resources to help communities advance their climate resilience plans and projects while also developing the strategies and capacities that communities nationwide will need as climate impacts intensify.
The grants offer funding (up to $100,000 per award) along with training and technical support. These funds can be used over 12 months for activities such as risk assessments, community engagement, project prioritization, and initial implementation. Eligible communities must be in the U.S. and face significant climate-related challenges, considering environmental and socioeconomic factors. The application requires collaboration with a community-based organization, a government partner (local, regional, or Tribal), and a climate adaptation professional.
Funding
: Nov 19 – Mar 21, 2025
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding, expertise, training, and other resources to help communities advance their climate resilience plans and projects while also developing the strategies and capacities that communities nationwide will need as climate impacts intensify.
Guidance Tool
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FEMA National Resilience Guidance: A Collaborative Approach to Building Resilience
FEMA’s National Resilience Guidance document is intended to help all individuals, communities, and organizations understand our nation’s vision for resilience, the key principles that must be applied to strengthen resilience, and the players and systems that contribute to resilience. It also outlines how to strengthen resilience by organizing and engaging people, incorporating resilience concepts into planning efforts, creating change through policies, prioritizing projects and programs, financing resilience efforts, and measuring and evaluating resilience. Finally, the NRG includes a Resilience Maturity Model that illustrates stages in the evolution of a community’s approach to resilience.
Guidance Tool
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FEMA National Resilience Guidance: A Collaborative Approach to Building Resilience
FEMA’s National Resilience Guidance document is intended to help all individuals, communities, and organizations understand our nation’s vision for resilience, the key principles that must be applied to strengthen resilience, and the players and systems that contribute to resilience. It also outlines how to strengthen resilience by organizing and engaging people, incorporating resilience concepts into planning efforts, creating change through policies, prioritizing projects and programs, financing resilience efforts, and measuring and evaluating resilience. Finally, the NRG includes a Resilience Maturity Model that illustrates stages in the evolution of a community’s approach to resilience.
Report
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The Fifth National Climate Assessment
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.
Report
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The Fifth National Climate Assessment
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.
Funding
: Nov 1 – Mar 31, 2025
$75,000 - $350,000
Thriving Communities Grantmaker Program
EPA has selected Fordham University to serve as pass-through entity for the Thriving Communities Grants for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Thriving Communities subgrants will be distributed to support capacity building in communities affected by environmental or public health issues to eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.
Grants are available for funding in the following phases: Phase I = Assessment projects for up to $150,000 for a one-year project period Phase II = Planning projects for up to $250,000 for a 1-2 year project period, and Phase III = Project Development projects for up to $350,000 for a two-year project period. $150,000 awards may be made to organizations that offer a plan for engagement, capacity building, or assessment but do not provide a fully itemized budget (fixed amount awards). $250,000 and $350,000 awards must provide an itemized budget as well as a timeline for spending. Preference will be given to projects in which the majority of the funds are going to capacity-limited organizations and groups. Additionally, noncompetitive awards will be made to capacity-constrained communities and CBOs without the submission of an application to the competitive review process. These noncompetitive small subawards will be made in a fixed amount of $75,000 each, designed for ease of access, with a streamlined process that does not require participation in the competitive review process. Awardees will be selected through a participatory process, with fewer reporting requirements compared to competitive grants. Any person or organization in Region 2 may submit a nomination, including self-nominations.
Funding
: Nov 1 – Mar 31, 2025
$75,000 - $350,000
Thriving Communities Grantmaker Program
EPA has selected Fordham University to serve as pass-through entity for the Thriving Communities Grants for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Thriving Communities subgrants will be distributed to support capacity building in communities affected by environmental or public health issues to eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.
Guidance Tool
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Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Program Cheat Sheet
This resource outlines six different federal mitigation funding programs. It provides an overview of available options and links to learn more information and apply.
Guidance Tool
Level of Effort:
Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Program Cheat Sheet
This resource outlines six different federal mitigation funding programs. It provides an overview of available options and links to learn more information and apply.