NOAA awards over $15 million for climate science, community resilience

Drought-fueled wildfires are expected to increase in a warming climate. Credit: Drought.gov

NOAA’s Climate Program Office announced today a total annual award of $15.2 million to support 63 new, innovative, and impactful projects that will improve our nation’s resilience at a critical time in the fight against the climate crisis.

“The window of time to avoid costly, deadly, and irreversible future climate impacts is quickly dwindling,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to bold action and these new awards from NOAA are critical economic and research investments that will improve data, tools, and resources needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change while building better, more resilient communities across America.”

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