Helping communities
prepare for the future

The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) supports local leaders and adaptation professionals in advancing climate resilience plans and projects in communities across the United States. Please visit the “about” page to learn more.

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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.

  • Adaptation Professionals

    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.

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Resources

Please click on the icons to visit the relevant pages.

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    Funding

    Explore opportunities from the CSCI, including eligibility requirements and the application process.

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    Registry

    A forthcoming database of organizations 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.

  • Adaptation Help Desk

    A help desk providing practitioners with expert advice in support of climate resilience efforts.

  • Adaptation options database

    Adaptation Options

    Coming soon! A database with examples of actions that have helped minimize risks from climate-related hazards.

  • Additional Resources

    Explore additional resources, including those available from the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit.


Partners

CSCI is managed by a consortium of partners, including the Climate Resilience Fund, EcoAdapt, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, ICF, and the Environment, Equity and Justice Center at NRDC, working closely with the NOAA Climate Program Office.

  • CRF
  • EcoAdapt
  • Fernleaf
  • Geos
  • ICF
  • NRDC
  • NOAA