Helping Communities
Prepare for the Future
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) supports local leaders and adaptation practitioners in advancing climate adaptation and resilience plans and projects in communities across the United States.
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Community Leaders
If you work in a local, regional, or Tribal government, or with a community-based organization, explore what the Initiative can do for you.
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Adaptation Practitioners
If you assist communities with their climate resilience efforts, learn about the resources available to you now, as well as those coming soon.
Philanthropic Partners
If you work with a philanthropic foundation, government agency, or another funding entity with an interest in helping communities prepare and adapt to a changing climate, please contact us.
Latest News
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Now Accepting Grant Applications
October 28, 2025
Learn More & Apply The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is now accepting applications for grants to help communities accelerate their climate resilience plans and projects. The…
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CSCI Awards $2.2M to Accelerate Local Climate Resilience Efforts
August 7, 2025
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is announcing 21 grants totaling $2.2M to help communities across the country plan and prepare for extreme weather events and other impacts of a changing climate.
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Grant Applications Reflect High Level of Community Interest in Climate Resilience
April 24, 2025
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative received 118 grant applications from communities across the country seeking assistance with their climate resilience plans and projects. “This is a clear signal of significant…
Resources & Activities
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Funding
Explore opportunities from the CSCI, including eligibility requirements and the application process.
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Registry
A database of adaptation practitioners able to assist communities with their climate resilience efforts.
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Training
Training in the Steps to Resilience, part of the Initiative’s commitment to workforce development.
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Adaptation Help Desk
A help desk providing practitioners with expert advice in support of climate resilience efforts.
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Learning & Innovation
A robust monitoring and evaluation effort to accelerate and improve practice.
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Adaptation Options
A database with examples of actions that have helped minimize risks from climate-related hazards.
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Partners
CSCI is a unique public-private partnership managed by a consortium of six organizations, including the Climate Resilience Fund, EcoAdapt, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, ICF, and NRDC, working in collaboration with the NOAA Climate Program Office, and with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation.
