Empowering communities for a climate-resilient future

Groups committed to improving their community–including nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, local governments, tribes, and more.

We encourage you to propose a project that addresses the effects of climate change in your community.

We are interested in new and creative approaches to problems that your community supports — if you have an established service project or want to discuss ideas, we want to hear from you!

Some examples of service projects include, but are not limited to:

Energy efficiency upgrades:

• Retrofitting low-income community buildings with energy-efficient appliances and insulation to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs.

Climate career training:

• Providing training programs for careers in clean energy, carbon capture, and environmental restoration.

Drought-resilient agriculture projects:

• Implementing drip irrigation systems and rainwater harvesting techniques to conserve water in agricultural practices.
• Training farmers in sustainable water management.

Kelp forest restoration for blue carbon:

• Replanting and protecting kelp forests to sequester carbon, support marine biodiversity, and enhance coastal resilience.

Installing energy microgrids:

• Developing small-scale energy projects in coastal or rural areas to provide renewable energy to off-grid communities.

The WCCN has up to $2.3 million in grant funds available for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027).