The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) aims to help communities accelerate their climate resilience plans and projects. The grants offer up to $100,000 per award, along with training and technical support. These funds can be used over 12 months for activities such as risk assessments, community engagement, project prioritization, and initial implementation. The application requires collaboration with a community-based organization, a government partner (local, regional, or Tribal), and a climate adaptation professional. (CSCI’s Registry of Climate Adaptation and Resilience Professionals can connect communities with expert practitioners.)