Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership (SCDRP)

It's Friday, and we're focusing on #funding for resilience with the 6 open opportunities below! Our full list of funding resources and opportunities is available at https://lnkd.in/eHETE-9n. 1. Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program to support outdoor recreation in communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. The micro-grant program will award $5,000-$10,000 grants to fund organizations and volunteer groups working to clean up and repair recreation sites impacted by the storm and help alleviate the lingering economic burden of recovery efforts felt by local communities. Deadline: April 2, 2025.? https://lnkd.in/eJZUUj-8 2. National Coastal Resilience Fund 2025 Request for Proposals The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)? will award grants to create and/or restore natural systems in order to increase protection for communities from coastal hazards, such as storms, sea- and lake-level changes, inundation, and coastal erosion, while improving habitats for fish and wildlife species. Pre-Proposals due May 6, 2025 ? https://lnkd.in/eUBdFxCT 3. NCDEQ Water Resources Development Program Flood Resiliency Grants ? NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) is developing the NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint, a state flood planning process to increase community resiliency to flooding throughout the state's river basins. Cost-share grants will be offered for projects that reduce flooding or increase flood resiliency within one of the following six river basins: Cape Fear, French Broad, Lumber, Neuse, Tar Pamlico and White Oak.? Deadline: June 30, 2025.? https://lnkd.in/enBDZB_9 4. Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) The FIRE program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire.? Deadline: June 20, 2025? https://lnkd.in/eMTZq-Mw 5. Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects? The National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) anticipates approximately $1,000,000 in FY2025 federal funds will be available to support 2-3 projects that will develop and execute local, regional and national programs, workshops and services to enable fishermen to enter career paths and make a living supplying seafood from our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes.? Deadline: April 23, 2025? https://lnkd.in/eEDs6vXP 6. Ocean Exchange Neptune Awards 2025 Awards ($100,000 each) will be given to the solutions that advance our understanding of the ocean and help minimize our impact on these resources while using them for human benefit, resulting in more resilient bodies of water, including healthy marine life and coastlines. Awards cover all maritime, blue economy, ocean environmental, and coastal resiliency topics, as well as data gathering and analysis.? Deadline: August 1, 2025.? https://lnkd.in/eN_BFUpg

As the Southeast continues to face the impacts of wildfire season, join us this Thursday, March 27, for a timely Partnership Meeting on preparing communities for wildfires. Drs. Matthew Browning and Olivia McAnirlin of Clemson University's Virtual Reality and Nature Lab will present on their latest project, “FireReady VR?”, which brings wildfire risk communication to life in vulnerable communities through realistic, research-backed virtual reality. Link to join is https://lnkd.in/gzBxmeR6.

We're back with 16 new career opportunities across the Southeast and Caribbean, including internships, fellowships, postdoc opportunities, and more! Take a look at the opportunities below, and view more at https://lnkd.in/ei8H9B-k 1. Land Conservation Director, Catawba Lands Conservancy?(Apply by 3/30)? Charlotte, NC $85,000-100,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/ebbPpW_N 2. Sustainability Coordinator--Resiliency, City of Fort Lauderdale (Closing 3/31)? Fort Lauderdale, FL? $74,662.85 - $115,742.22 per year? https://lnkd.in/eZwk_sU7 3. Sustainability and Environmental Coordinator, Broward County (Closing 4/4)? $70,307.14 - $112,209.06 per year Fort Lauderdale, FL? https://lnkd.in/esZJPpnZ 4. Senior Director of Programs, SBP Remote $110,000–$145,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/eWejvP5g 5. Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists Remote? ?$134,805.12 per year? https://lnkd.in/eEdGEXyx 6. Vice President, Conservation Action, Centers and Sanctuaries, The National Audobon Society Remote $139,000 - $185,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/eeWQZGzr 7. Chief Resilience Officer, City of Sanibel Sanibel, FL? $85,550.40 - $125,902.40 Annually https://lnkd.in/eT9hZaMW 8. Machine Learning Wildfire Scientist, First Street Remote? https://lnkd.in/eUYduA95 9. Director, Social Media, Environmental Defense Fund? Remote? $128,000 - $135,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/egXi4wDV 10. Wetland Scientist, Seminole Tribe of Florida Department of Conservation? Hollywood, FL? https://lnkd.in/e_PzJFTq Internship and Fellowship Opportunities: 1. Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center Summer Science Internship for Undergraduates (Closing 3/30) $3,600 stipend, free on-campus housing, and travel costs to and from Raleigh (up to $600). https://lnkd.in/evTmemCd 2. Climate Resilience Intern, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Washington DC or Remote $20/hour? https://lnkd.in/eqv8b355 3. U.S. Department of Agriculture Climate Hubs Communications Fellowship (Closing 4/11)? Remote? $8,000 per month? https://lnkd.in/erumHqzz 4. Education Internship , Stella Maris Environmental Research Unpaid Brevard, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties, FL? Application for Summer 2025 Internship due April 15, 2025?? https://lnkd.in/eZjR_mZH Postdoc Opportunities: 1. University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies? Postdoctoral Research Associate (Closing 4/30)? St. Thomas, USVI $65,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/eGUzrDFR 2. North Carolina State University Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Postdoctoral Research Scholar? Raleigh, NC? $60,000 per year https://lnkd.in/esrVMkjd

Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 10 am-11 am ET for our SCDRP March Monthly Partnership Meeting! Dr. Matthew Browning and Dr. Olivia McAnirlin, Co-Directors?of?the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson University (https://lnkd.in/e2P8Cate), will be presenting on?FireReady VR (tm), to better prepare communities for wildfire. Sign up for our SCDRP newsletter to receive the virtual meeting link!

Save the date! Join us on March 27 from 10 am-11 am ET for our March Partnership Meeting. Dr. Matthew Browning and Dr. Olivia McAnirlin, Co-Directors?of?the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson University (https://lnkd.in/e2P8Cate), will be presenting on?FireReady VR (tm), which prepares communities for wildfire.

From the USVI and Puerto Rico to North Carolina, this week's job highlights include positions from all around the Southeast and Caribbean! More positions available at https://lnkd.in/ei8H9B-k. We also feature new jobs each week in the free SCDRP weekly newsletter. Click https://lnkd.in/eibcRRN9 to sign up! 1. State of North Carolina Coastal Resiliency Specialist (Closing March 11)? Morehead City, NC? $50,633.00 - $88,607.00 Annually https://lnkd.in/etWDCddH 2. South Carolina Office of Resilience? State Planner (Closing March 11)? Richland County, SC $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually https://lnkd.in/eWxK29tQ 3. FEMA Emergency Management Specialist (Preparedness) (Closing March 17 or when 100 applications received)? Washington DC? $101,401 - $156,755 per year https://lnkd.in/ei2MumJ6 4. NC State Parks? Chief of Natural Resources (Closing March 18)? Wake County, NC? $67,852 - $105,000 per year?? https://lnkd.in/eeXiP4Zv 5. Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Service Agency Environmental Specialist II (Apply by March 19)? Mecklenburg County, NC https://lnkd.in/etgsv-T5 6. Gwinnett County Government Sustainability Project Coordinator (Closing March 24)? Gwinnett County, GA? $81,401.00 - $95,647.00 Annually https://lnkd.in/ex7XbJjh 7. The Nature Conservancy? Coastal Strategy Director (Closing April 1)? Job ID 56385 Remote in Florida? $88,000 – 108,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/dqJKRVa 8. USDA ORISE Fellowship:? Exploring Hurricane Effects, Response, and Resilience in Forest and Agriculture Systems in the Caribbean (Closing April 11)? San Juan, PR? $72,000 per year? https://lnkd.in/eK5Ju7Et 9. Jacobs? Workforce Development Specialist? Saint Thomas, USVI $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 https://lnkd.in/em4sQHaX? 10. Foundation for Puerto Rico? Program Facilitator (Planner)? San Juan, PR? $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year, plus a $5,000 yearly car allowance.? https://lnkd.in/eVXq25gQ 11. Deloitte? Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist? Tallahassee, FL? https://lnkd.in/ezhabC7k 12. ICF CDBG Project Manager (Florida Remote /Hybrid) - Disaster Recovery? Remote in Florida? $97,656.00 - $166,016.00 https://lnkd.in/epf9tnM6?

The SCDRP 9th Annual Meeting was held one month ago, but we're still reflecting and learning from our amazing speakers who shared their stories, insights, and recommendations for effectively cultivating climate resilience in the Southeast and Caribbean. Check out Session 4: Communicating and Connecting with Underserved Communities to Build Resilience! https://lnkd.in/eTRZswGg

Knowing a lot about a topic makes it hard to explain to others. Overcome the curse of knowledge by using concrete examples and breaking down complex ideas to their simplest components. Take Coastal Zone Management Act 101 as an example—this self-guided training translates complex legislation into beginner-friendly terms you can use to train new and inexperienced coastal management program staff members. https://lnkd.in/eyNNA3rK #CoastalManagement #Permitting

The Early Warnings for All initiative aims to achieve universal access to multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) by 2027. ??? ?? The initiative has made progress in reinforcing MHEWS as a core component of disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies. ?? Its advisory panel's annual report in 2024 highlighted the initiative’s efforts to enhance governance and foster strategic partnerships over the past year – including these examples from hazard-prone countries around the planet. ?? Peruse the report ?? https://ow.ly/trvb50UcFtJ #EarlyWarningsForAll World Meteorological Organization International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC International Telecommunication Union

Did you know that the SCDRP website has a calendar page with upcoming webinars, conferences, and workshops throughout the Southeast and Caribbean? Here are a few upcoming webinars on topics relevant to coastal resilience. Go to https://lnkd.in/eth8fF-6 so you never miss an upcoming event! 1. Coastal Inundation Community of Practice Virtual Engagement Registration March 11, 2:00 pm -3:15 pm? This webinar will highlight the CEAR Hub's collaborative work with the Pin Point Betterment Association to address critical challenges facing the historic Gullah Geechee community of Pin Point, GA. Featuring SCDRP Advisory Board member Kait Morano!? https://lnkd.in/eaCN2_q3 2. Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Disaster preparedness: Why funding before a disaster is crucial? March 13, 1 pm?? https://lnkd.in/etZircKf 3. National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative? Using Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to Assess Oyster Reefs to Inform Management and Restoration? March 18, 3 pm - 4pm https://lnkd.in/ea5eVyi6 4. Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center? Understanding the Role of Conservation Social Science in Improving Natural Resource Management Adaptations? March 19, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm? https://lnkd.in/eFcPVSic 5. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar Series: Understanding NOAA's Monthly and Seasonal Climate Outlooks? March 25, 10:00 am-11:00 am https://lnkd.in/gSRxbYix?