Call for Applications
2009 Climate Adaptation Grants
The Development Marketplace, World Bank, and others
Deadline: May 18, 2009

Applications are being accepted for the Development Marketplace competitive grant program. The 2009 competition will fund 20-25 projects addressing climate adaptation. Winning projects could receive up to $200,000 over two years to implement their programs.

Innovative, early-stage projects related to the resiliency of indigenous communities to climate risk, climate risk management with multiple benefits, or climate adaptation and disaster risk management will be accepted. Eligibility varies by category. Visit the grant website for more information and to submit an online application.


Call for Applications
Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: May 20, 2009

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will accept grant applications to help supply firefighters and other first responders with equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources for responding to fire and related hazards. Information and application assistance, including a grant tutorial, frequently asked questions, and past grant recipients, are available on the grant website.