Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants (NOAA)
NOAA’s Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants protect coastal communities and ecosystems from flooding through adaptation projects that reconnect rivers, restore coral reefs, or create living shorelines. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: December 6, 2024 […]
Emergency Watershed Protection and EWP Floodplain Easement Programs (USDA)
The Emergency Watershed Protection Program is a disaster recovery program that can be used to remove debris, protect eroded streambanks, fix damaged drainage infrastructure, repair levees, restore vegetative cover, buy out properties, and purchase floodplain easements. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Gives special consideration for small communities Allows in-kind services to […]
National Fish Passage Program (FWS)
FWS’ National Fish Passage Program provides financial and planning assistance for river restoration, nature-based solutions, and flood-resilient infrastructure. This program helps reduce flood risk and supports fish passage by restoring floodplains and wetlands, removing barriers like dams, and upgrading culverts to improve ecological function. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind […]
Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (DOT)
FHWA’s PROTECT grants support planning and implementation activities to make transportation infrastructure, evacuation routes, and coastal infrastructure more resilient to flooding. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Gives special consideration for small communities Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: October 25, 2024 – February 24, 2025. Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
Community Development Block Grant Program
Does not require a cost share or matching funds Summary: Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program can assist small municipalities with low- and moderate-income populations in addressing threats to community health and welfare, including threats stemming from flooding and sea level rise. The program […]
Tribal Heritage Grant Program (NPS)
NPS’ Tribal Heritage Grant Program supports Indian Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages and Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations with safeguarding and celebrating their distinct cultural heritage and customs. Grants fund research and project planning, repair and preservation work, and actions to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. Does not require a cost share or matching […]
Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program (BIA)
BIA’s Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program provides assistance for both planning and implementation activities, encompassing activities such as climate adaptation planning, community-driven relocation, partial relocation, ocean and coastal management, and habitat restoration and adaptation initiatives. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: July 17, 2024 – October […]
Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs (USDA)
Does not require a cost share or matching funds Gives special consideration for small communities Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Summary: Small municipalities can leverage the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Environmental Programs (WEP), the federal government’s only set of 10+ programs exclusively focused on the water […]
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS)
Does not require a cost share or matching funds Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: Applications are due on March 1 of every year. Summary: The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program provides free, on-location planning and technical assistance expertise that small municipalities can use to support community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor […]
National Coastal Resilience Fund (NFWF)
NFWF’s NCRF helps coastal and Great Lakes communities plan, study the feasibility of, design, permit, engage stakeholders about, and implement large-scale resilience projects to reduce regional threats due to flooding, sea level rise, storm surge, subsidence, and erosion. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost […]
