$200,000 Available to Support Climate Resilience Across Connecticut
CIRCA is requesting grant proposals from municipal governments and councils of government for initiatives that advance resilience, including the creation of conceptual design, construction (demonstration projects or other) of structures, or the design of practices and policies that increase their resilience to climate change and severe weather.
This program is focused on implementation and proposals must review and consider integration of CIRCA's research products projects into proposed projects. The CIRCA Executive Steering Committee has made up to $200,000 in funds available to municipal governments and councils of government for the execution of resilience initiatives. Project proposals should not be less than $20,000 and no more than $200,000. Project proposals seeking less than $20,000 may be reviewed by the CIRCA Executive Steering Committee.
Applications are due to CIRCA by November 1, 2016.
Project proposals should develop knowledge or experience that is transferable to multiple locations in Connecticut and have well-defined and measurable goals. Preferable projects will be implemented in no more than an 18-month time frame. Preference will also be given to those projects that leverage multiple funding sources and that involve collaboration with CIRCA to address at least one of the following priority areas:
- Develop and deploy natural science, engineering, legal, financial, and policy best practices for climate resilience;
- Undertake or oversee pilot projects designed to improve resilience and sustainability of the natural and built environment along Connecticut's coast and inland waterways;
- Foster resilient actions and sustainable communities - particularly along the Connecticut coastline and inland waterways - that can adapt to the impacts and hazards of climate change; and
- Reduce the loss of life and property, natural system and ecological damage, and social disruption from high-impact events.
Those applying should consult the CIRCA office via email at CIRCA_municipalfunds@uconn.edu with any questions. The Municipal Resilience Grant Program application and a description of CIRCA research products are found at http://circa.uconn.edu/funds-muni/.
CIRCA will hold a required informational webinar describing research products at 2:00 PM on September 15, 2016. Registration is required.
All those requesting funds must complete the form in its entirety on or before November 1, 2016.
For more information, contact: Rebecca French at rebecca.french@uconn.edu