FY 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Climate Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes, and Territories Competition

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to assist communities in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories with forming partnerships that train workers and place them into jobs that enhance climate resilience. The program is designed to meet the emerging and existing skills needs of employers, while helping workers enter good jobs, so that together they may enhance climate resilience. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local, state, tribal, and territorial governments, institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations located in the District of Columbia, or in coastal states or territories

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $50 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? November 30, 2023 (Letter of Intent) February 13, 2024 (Full Proposal)

FY 2023 NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to catalyze equitable adaptation through regional scale collaboration and implementation of adaptation actions that will reduce future damage from weather and climate impacts. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Coastal states, territories, or tribes; counties, cities, or other political subdivisions of a coastal state or territory, including special purpose units of government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, the District of Columbia, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations or associations, including those acting in cooperation with a state, tribal, local or territorial government, regional councils of government and regional planning councils

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $575 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? August 21, 2023 (Letter of Intent), February 13, 2024 (Full Application)