Biden-Harris Administration proposes $562 million investment for climate resilience in communities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding for nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories to make communities and the economy more resilient to climate change. The awards are made under NOAA’s Climate-Ready Coasts Initiative and are funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and bolstered by the Inflation Reduction Act. The initiative advances climate solutions for coastal communities by strengthening their ability to respond to extreme weather events, pollution and marine debris, restoring coastal habitats, building the capacity of underserved communities to address climate hazards, and creating jobs in local communities.