The University of Wyoming and Western Water Assessment (WWA) are pleased to announce the Adapting to Climate Change in Wyoming grant competition.
Donor Name: University of Wyoming
State: Wyoming
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $30,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
A funding opportunity to build community resilience to changes in climate and other stressors in underserved communities in the state is available through a collaboration between the University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and Western Water Assessment.
Project funding is intended to meet local community needs, and projects can focus on a range of topics, including:
- Understanding perceptions and risk
- Bringing community partners together to understand projected impacts
- Assessing vulnerability
- Planning adaptation actions
- Adapting to changes
- Addressing baseline vulnerabilities and stressors
- Extending existing programs to serve rural and underserved communities.
Goals
- Build resilience of underserved communities, enabling people, communities, institutions, and ecosystems to be prepared for, withstand, and emerge stronger from shocks and chronic stresses.
- Catalyze local and regional adaptation and innovation that has the capacity to inspire communities across the state.
- Leverage the resources of Western Water Assessment and build relationships that have the potential to last beyond the proposal duration.
- Meet locally-defined and relevant needs of community members, organizations, or institutions.
Funding Information
The “Adapting to Climate Change in Wyoming” grant program will fund three to four projects for up to $30,000 over two years from July 2023 through July 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
The call for proposals is open to projects that will directly help communities within Wyoming build resilience to climate change, Knapp says. Community groups; local, state and tribal governments; nonprofit organizations; and private entities that work across the state in rural, underserved and tribal communities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit University of Wyoming.
