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National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) Webinars
Throwe Environmental has been contracted by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) as the Field Liaison for the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), and has made it a priority to spread awareness of the NCRF funding opportunity and its potential to help coastal communities reduce their vulnerability to flooding and erosion issues, while also enhancing fish and wildlife habitat. In doing so, Throwe Environmental is teaming up with several outstanding organizations to enhance communities’ capacities to compete for various federal funding opportunities, including NCRF. To learn more about these events, please contact us at ncrf@throwe-environmental.com. Check the events page for a list of all upcoming events, or explore past events below!
2024 RFP Webinars
"Coastal Resilience & Long Island Sound Watershed Funding Opportunities for Connecticut"
DATE: March 26, 2024, 1-2PM ET
PARTNER(S): CT DEEP Office of Resilience
In this session, attendees will learn about both NFWF funding programs and brainstorm ideas with the NCRF/LISFF Field Liaison team from Throwe Environmental. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, prepare proposal ideas, and receive information about available technical assistance, including NFWF and Field Liaison proposal labs held throughout Spring 2024.
"SNEP Network 2024 Rhode Island Grant Funding Workshop"
DATE: March 14, 2024, 10AM-12PM ET
PARTNER(S): SNEP Network
This workshop will highlight key state, regional, and federal funding opportunities for water quality and climate resilience projects. Each federal, regional and state funding sources will provide a brief presentation and will be available for questions following the presentation in zoom breakout rooms.
"SNEP Network 2024 Massachusetts Grant Funding Workshop"
DATE: March 13, 2024, 10AM-12PM ET
PARTNER(S): SNEP Network
This workshop will highlight key state, regional, and federal funding opportunities for water quality and climate resilience projects. Each federal, regional and state funding sources will provide a brief presentation and will be available for questions following the presentation in zoom breakout rooms.
2023 RFP Webinars
"Coastal Resilience Funding Opportunities for Connecticut"
DATE: March 17, 2023, 1-2PM ET
PARTNER(S): CT DEEP Office of Resilience
In this session, presenters will introduce potential applicants to NCRF and other resilience programs, inform them about the type of technical assistance that is available, and share examples of nature-based solutions in the Northeast region. There will be time at the end of the presentation for Q&A and “office hours” with the CT DEEP Resilience Program staff and the NCRF Field Liaison team at Throwe Environmental.
"National Coastal Resilience Fund Opportunities For Michigan Municipalities"
DATE: March 16, 2023, 2-3PM ET
PARTNER(S): Michigan Municipal League
As communities across Michigan experience intensifying climate-driven and water-related coastal hazards, it is essential that long-term investments are made to build capacity and enhance local resilience. NFWF’s annual NCRF grant program provides opportunities for Michigan communities and organizations to invest in sustainable, nature-based resilience solutions. Over the next 4 years, the NCRF anticipates making over $140 million in funding available annually to support planning, design, and implementation efforts that enhance community resilience and provide benefits to fish and wildlife habitat
"Navigating Resilience Grant Funding for Oregon's Tribal and Coastal Communities"
DATE: March 7, 2023, 10AM-3PM PT
PARTNER(S): OR Dept of Land Conservation & Development
The sheer number of grant funding opportunities currently available can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate to meet specific project needs. This half day forum aims to bring together various federal, state, and philanthropic partners who will share important details about existing and upcoming grant announcements. You will hear directly from funders, learn important tips for creating a competitive proposal, connect with partners, hear about opportunities to address match requirements, and have a chance to meet directly with funders to discuss projects and learn more about available funding opportunities.
"Forests in Cities/Throwe Environmental National Coastal Resilience Fund Workshop"
DATE: February 15, 2023, 2:30-4:30PM ET
PARTNER(S): Forests in Cities Network (Natural Areas Conservancy)
Learn about the National Coastal Resilience Fund, a $140M annual grant program offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. In this webinar, NCRF Field Liaisons at Throwe Environmental highlight opportunities for projects in urban forested areas within the NCRF funding opportunity.
2022 RFP Webinars
“Federal Funds for Resilience Projects: National Coastal Resilience Fund & Long Island Sound Futures Fund Webinar”
DATE: April 18, 2022, 12-1:30PM ET
PARTNER(S): CT DEEP Office of Resilience
Learn about these two grant programs with funds available to support resilience planning and projects in CT. Webinar will provide an overview of the grant programs with an extended Q&A where participants can receive feedback on pre-proposals or ideas.
“National Coastal Resilience Fund Webinar for Land Trust Community”
DATE: April 12, 2022, 2-3PM ET
PARTNER(S): Land Trust Alliance
This webinar was offered by the Land Trust Alliance on Tuesday, April 12th 2pm EST to for folks to learn more about the National Coastal Resilience Fund 2022 funding opportunity. Featured speakers included staff from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Land Trust Alliance, and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust. This webinar was targeted specifically for the land trust community and included time for Q&A.
“Conservation District Opportunities Through the Coastal Resiliency Fund”
DATE: March 17, 2022, 4-5PM ET
PARTNER(S): National Association of Conservation Districts
This webinar, held March 17, 2022, featured speakers from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to help participants navigate this grant opportunity. The NCRF supports projects that increase protection for coastal communities and improve valuable habitats for fish and wildlife species.
“Funding Basics for Urban Ohio Communities: Crafting Competitive Proposals for the National Coastal Resilience Fund and Beyond”
DATE: February 24, 2022, 11AM-12PM CT
PARTNER(S): Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
NCRF’s team of Field Liaisons, Throwe Environmental, will be available to help you understand how communities can take advantage of the NCRF and other funding sources. Participants are invited to bring questions for a Q&A following the presentation. This webinar is geared towards urban Ohio communities in the Lake Erie watershed.
"Funding Basics for Coastal Ohio Communities: Crafting Competitive Proposals for the National Coastal Resilience Fund and Beyond"
DATE: January 25, 2022, 1-2PM CT
PARTNER(S): The Nature Conservancy (Ohio Chapter)
NCRF’s team of Field Liaisons, Throwe Environmental, will be available to help you understand how communities can take advantage of the NCRF and other funding sources. Participants are invited to bring questions for a Q&A following the presentation. This webinar is geared towards Ohio communities in the Lake Erie watershed.
"Funding Basics for Northeast Wisconsin Communities: Crafting Competitive Proposals for NCRF and Beyond"
DATE: January 5, 2022, 1-2PM CT
PARTNER(S): Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission
Presenters will apply key tips to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). NCRF invests in projects that will create, expand, and restore natural systems in areas that will (1) increase protection for communities from coastal storms, fluctuating lake levels, inundation, and coastal erosion and (2) improve valuable habitats for fish and wildlife species. NCRF’s team of Field Liaisons, Throwe Environmental, will be available to help you understand how communities can take advantage of the NCRF and other funding sources. Participants are invited to bring project-focused questions for a Q&A following the presentation.
"Funding Basics for Great Lakes Communities: Crafting Competitive Proposals for NCRF and Beyond"
DATE: December 7, 2021, 1-2PM ET
PARTNER(S): NY DEC, Syracuse University EFC
Presenters will apply key tips to various funding opportunities, including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). NCRF’s team of Field Liaisons, Throwe Environmental, will be available to help you understand how communities can take advantage of the NCRF, as well as other funding sources. Participants are invited to bring project-specific ideas and questions for a discussion following a presentation and general Q&A.
"Crafting Competitive Proposals for NCRF and Beyond"
DATE: September 27, 2021, 12-1PM ET
PARTNER(S): UConn, CIRCA
Participants will learn tips for putting together stronger, competitive, and more successful proposals for various funding sources, including NFWF’s National Coastal Resilience Fund. Participants will also hear about opportunities to develop specific projects through site visits and proposal development meetings this winter/spring along with ideas for more sustainable approaches to funding and financing.
"Funding Basics for New England Communities: A Beginner's Guide to Developing Successful Proposals for Resiliency"
DATE: September 21, 2021, 1-2:30PM ET
PARTNER(S): SNEP Network, Syracuse University EFC
In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn how to craft more competitive grant applications and increase the success rate of your submissions. You will learn about the steps you may need to take before you even start writing, including how to identify priority projects, determine suitable funding sources, and avoid common pitfalls.