Deadline clarification required: 2027 application LOI open; CSCI funding page states November 20, 2026, but linked submission portal displays November 20, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Obtain direct funder confirmation; do not rely on the later portal date.
Verified 2026-11-04
Climate Resilience Fund
Climate Smart Communities Initiative — 2027 Climate Resilience Grants The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI), administered through Climate Resilience Fund, has announced an applicant-facing national climate adaptation grant competition for projects beginning July 2027. It anticipates 16–20 individual grants, typically $75,000–$115,000 per awarded project, for one-year community-based planning, technical assistance and climate resilience work. These […]
Required next actionReview https://climatesmartcommunity.org/funding/ and https://crf.smapply.us/prog/csci_2027_application/. Seek written clarification from CSCI about the contradictory November 20, 2026 vs 2027 LOI deadlines and do NOT rely on the later portal year. Assemble required CBO, local/regional/Tribal government and adaptation practitioner partners. The practitioner must apply to the Registry by Nov 20, 2026, lead LOI filing, and become award recipient if selected. Read all restrictions and complete eligibility screening; final application follows invitation in February 2027.