The Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) community grants program is providing $600,000 in the first round of grants. Grants between $10,000 and $30,000 are available for individual projects.
Community groups can partner with local councils in their applications for funding under the IRCC.
The grants are funded through the Climate Change Fund, which allows the NSW Government to better support the community in its response to the effects of climate change.
Environment Minister Matt Kean said these grants will help local communities plan, coordinate and take action to increase their resilience and adapt.
“IRCC grant funding has already benefited Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils for a cool suburbs rating tool and Bega Valley Shire Council to upgrade community halls to be more climate-resilient during extreme heat events,” Mr Kean said.
