MAPC

Smart Growth & Regional Collaboration

Please note that the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Webinar will be held Nov. 13, not Nov. 14!

Accelerating Climate Resiliency Mini-Grant Program

MAPC is working in partnership with the Barr Foundation to accelerate climate resilience in the region by helping municipalities advance strategies that protect people, places, and communities from the impact of climate change.

The intent is to pilot near-term, low-cost interventions through local policy advances, analyses, and actions that drive long-term transformations. In particular, MAPC seeks to leverage projects with investments targeted to advancing climate equity and social cohesion.

AWARD

MAPC seeks fund six to 15 municipalities with grants ranging from $15,000 - $50,000 this round.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

This grant is applicable to the 101 cities and towns in the MAPC region. Regional collaboration and partnerships are encouraged and preferred.

TIMELINE

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but MAPC strongly encourages applicants to apply by November 30, 2018. MAPC anticipates grant award announcements in early January 2019.

Please note that all projects must be completed and grant funds expended no later than December 31, 2019.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the application form (which includes further information) under "Materials" below and follow application instructions.

October 20, 2013. Weston, MA.
Weston Reservoir.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
© 2013 Marilyn Humphries

Program Priorities

All proposals should target at least one of the seven funding priority areas:

Strategies that advance nature-based solutions for climate resilience
Municipal climate resiliency regulations, zoning, financing, or infrastructure
Support climate coalitions or convening
Initiatives to boost social resiliency - particularly among at-risk or vulnerable populations and/or neighborhoods
Local food system or community agriculture and resiliency measures
District-scale resilience pilots
Public outreach, marketing, and arts & culture

If you have any questions, please contact Senior Environmental Planner Darci Schofield at dschofield@mapc.org or 617-933-0794.

Announcements and Updates

Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant Workshop (Webinar)

Tuesday, Nov. 13 | 12:30 - 2 p.m.
MAPC 3rd Floor Conference Room

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend MAPC's webinar on the Accelerating Climate Resilience Mini-Grant program. Interested parties can attend in-person at MAPC's offices or online. Email Darci Schofield at dschofield@mapc.org with questions.

Webinar Link | Event Number: 405 188 240

Materials

Application Form

Flyer

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a municipality submit more than one application?

Yes, municipalities can submit multiple applications as long as they are for different projects. For example, a municipality could apply to install a rain garden at a park in one neighborhood and submit an additional proposal for tree planting and management in another neighborhood. Received 11.1.18 and 11.2.18

My town is outside of the 101 communities served by MAPC. Can I still apply?

Unfortunately, only the 101 communities within the MAPC region are eligible to apply. However, if there is a town that would like to pursue a regional project with a municipality within the MAPC region, that would qualify. In this case, the MAPC municipality would need to be the lead applicant. Received 10.31.18

We would like to do a stormwater drainage assessment for a neighborhood prone to flooding. During the March storms, some neighborhoods were underwater for days. Does this qualify?

Yes, this project type would qualify for the grant. MAPC would encourage that the study also include opportunities to utilize green infrastructure for flood mitigation in problem neighborhoods. Received 10.31.18

Updated Nov. 2, 2018. Please submit questions directly to Darci Schofield at dschofield@mapc.org.