Ten GLISA awardees receive small grants for equitable climate adaptation initiatives

ANN ARBOR—Ten organizations whose projects focus on advancing equitable climate adaptation efforts have been awarded funding from the GLISA Small Grants Program.

The awardees will receive two-year grants of up to $35,000 each to collaborate with GLISA, NOAA’s Great Lakes CAP/RISA team, in developing equitable climate adaptation projects and advancing the priorities of frontline communities in the Great Lakes region, according to Jenna Jorns, Co-Director at GLISA.

“All of these projects will amplify justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in climate adaptation efforts in the Great Lakes,” said Jorns. “Five of the awards have been given to community-based organizations that GLISA has not partnered with before, and we’re excited to support their work to implement equitable climate adaptation programs in their communities.”...

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