The bill would direct the Environmental Protection Agency to create a competitive grant program to help local governments and certain Tribal entities develop climate adaptation plans. Applications must show that the population served includes a low-income community and describe climate risks, community needs, public engagement, and plans for developing the adaptation plan. The plans must assess risks to people, natural ecosystems, housing, infrastructure, and public buildings, and describe actions to address those risks. The agency must give priority to applicants that include an environmental justice community.
Local governments and eligible Tribal entities could apply for grants. Their plans would need to consider risks to the communities they serve and include ways to inform environmental justice communities. Residents are not listed as direct grant applicants.
The bill requires no matching funds from grant recipients. No publicly available information on grant amounts or total program funding.
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