Overview

• The initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
• NOAA's Climate-Ready Coasts initiative will administer the competitive grant program.
• Projects will focus on building natural infrastructure, improving public infrastructure resilience, and acquiring vulnerable land.
• The program emphasizes equity, aiming to benefit disadvantaged communities heavily impacted by climate change.
• Technical assistance will be provided to ensure successful implementation of funded projects.