Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency
Description:
Funding to place workers in high quality jobs that enhance climate resilience. Funding will also aid training and support services that will help American workers advance their careers and implement climate resilience efforts within public and private sectors.
Bill Section:
40001
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$60,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-26
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
NOAA opened the competitive funding opportunity on June 29, 2023. Full proposals are due February 13, 2024. Source
TCS Notes:
$50 million will be available in a competitive funding opportunity and $10 million will be available for technical assistance to support applicants and grantees. NOAA envisions making between 10-20 awards, at amounts ranging from $500 million to $10 million each, for projects beginning no earlier than August 1, 2024.
More details on the $2.6 billion framework for Investing in Coastal Communities and Climate Resilience (Section 40001) available here: Source