Resources for

mitigation

Funding

: Jul 1 – Aug 30, 2024

$250K - $500K

Environmental Justice Data Fund

The second round of grantmaking for the Environmental Justice Data Fund (EJDF) will be supported by a $4 million fund. The EJDF aims to help frontline communities historically underserved and disproportionately impacted by climate change and environmental injustice in the United States use data to address environmental hazards, with special attention to matters regarding air and water quality. The EJDF will support eligible organizations to unlock resources, increase their access to federal infrastructure funding, and advocate for new policies that empower communities to address past environmental harm and pave the way to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future.

New York State
Connecticut State
Flooding
Environmental Health Hazards
Environmental Justice
Water Quality
Community Engagement

Funding

: Jul 18 – Sep 30, 2024

$2,000 - $50,000

Climate & Equity Grants 2024

In collaboration with CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) requests grant proposals for projects that increase the capacity of vulnerable communities to mitigate, plan for, and respond to climate change impacts. This funding supports the recommendations of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3).

Connecticut State
Environmental Justice
Planning
Community Engagement

Report

Level of Effort:

The Fifth National Climate Assessment

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.

New York State
Connecticut State
Flooding
Nature-based Solutions
Environmental Health Hazards
Sea Level Rise
Economic Impacts
Infrastructure
Extreme Weather & Storms

Funding

: Feb 28 – May 17, 2024

$500,000 min

2024 Transportation Alternatives Program

This program provides funding for a variety of transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities; construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas; community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management; environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity; recreational trails; safe routes to school projects; and vulnerable road user safety assessments.

Connecticut State
Stormwater Management
Infrastructure
Recreation & Access
Green Infrastructure

Report

Level of Effort:

Zoning Strategies to Reduce Pollution of Inland Waters and Resultant Hypoxia of Long Island Sound

WEST COG developed this riparian zoning publication that is primarily focused on water quality, but also is highly relevant to climate mitigation.

Connecticut State
Land Use
Stormwater Management
Water Quality
Planning
Policies & Regulations

Guidance Tool

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Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Program Cheat Sheet

This resource outlines six different federal mitigation funding programs. It provides an overview of available options and links to learn more information and apply.

New York State
Connecticut State
Flooding
Stormwater Management
Infrastructure
Planning
Funding/Grants

Funding

: Mar 11 – Apr 14, 2024

FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending / Community Project Funding (Sen. Blumenthal & Sen. Murphy)

Congressionally Directed Spending requests, also known as Community Project Funding or Earmarks, are funding requests for high-impact, Connecticut-based projects that can be completed with assistance from the federal government. The project must meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the accounts listed.

Connecticut State
Flooding
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Sea Level Rise
Stormwater Management
Infrastructure
Waste Management
Green Infrastructure

Resilience Steps

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EPA Sea Grant New York Sea Grant Connecticut