The Department of Energy and Environment (the Department) seeks eligible entities through a Request for Partners (RFP) to be included in the Department’s response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC). NOAA encourages the inclusion of community organizations in their applications. The deadline for the NOAA grant is February 13, 2024. This RFP seeks applications for the following related activities:
1. Conducting outreach to potential resilience hub organizations.
2. Assisting at least three organizations to take on the role of resilience hub, one in each of Wards 6, 7, and 8.
3. Coordinating a network of resilience hub partners.
The Department anticipates applying for approximately $65,000,000 from NOAA, of which up to $550,000 will be available for the above listed activities.