Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)
The Initiative
CSCI facilitates the development of climate resilience plans and projects across the country by offering a competitive grant making program, training in best practices, connections through the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners, and more. The initiative is committed to assisting the communities that are facing the most significant challenges, and advancing nature based solutions.
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Community leaders and climate practitioners
If you are interested in grants or other resources available through CSCI, please visit the initiative’s website.
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Philanthropic funders and grantmaking agencies
Those interested in collaborating or co-funding opportunities within the initiative, please reach out to us.
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is a unique public-private partnership managed by a consortium of six organizations, including CRF, EcoAdapt, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, ICF, and NRDC, working in collaboration with the NOAA Climate Program Office of NOAA, and with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation.
