OMB number: 4040-0019 expiration date: 02/28/2025 project abstract summary this project abstract summary form must be submitted or the application will be considered incomplete

Ensure the project abstract field succinctly describes the project in plain language that the public can understand and use without the full proposal. Use 4,000 characters or less. Do not include personally identifiable, sensitive or proprietary information. Refer to agency instructions for any additional project abstract field requirements. If the application is funded, your project abstract information (as submitted) will be made available to public websites and/or databases including usaspending.GOV. Funding opportunity number NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-24911 cfda(S) 11.417 applicant name hawaii sea grant college program descriptive title of applicant's project coastal inundation community of practice project abstract a nation-wide coastal inundation community of practice (COP) will bring together a trusted network of non-federal and federal adaptation and resilience experts that ensures equitable engagement, reliable science, and local knowledge support decision-makers and communities in significantly advancing preparation, adaptation, and resilience to flooding. Hawaii sea grant will support coordination of the COP through relevant extension expertise providing experiences, geographic representation, and support needed for this substantial nation-wide effort. Expected outcomes include; enhanced understanding and exchange of coastal inundation related knowledge, needs, challenges, and best practices; increased awareness of, input into, and ability to use existing and new inundation products and services; direct and consistent line of communication between coastal practitioners and communities to NOAA and partners to describe needs and; better informed day-to-day decisions on coastal flooding. Intended beneficiaries include diverse professionals involved in the community of practice and coastal communities served by these professionals.