The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $250,000 in federal funding to the state of new hampshire through the FY 24 projects of special merit funding competition

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $250,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards (CFDA 11.419) program to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES). This funding will support projects of special merit that enhance the New Hampshire Coastal Management Program. Specifically, NHDES will use these funds to assist coastal communities in recovering from flood events in a resilient and equitable manner, and to establish the Coastal NH Community Network for Flood Recovery. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.

This funding will support projects of special merit that help to further enhance the new hampshire coastal management program. Specifically, new hampshire department of environmental services will use these fund to assist communities at the municipal level in recovering from flood events resiliently and equitably, and establishing the coastal NH community network for flood recovery.