USDA Programs and Resources to Assist with Adaptation to Climate Change
Introduction:
This searchable guide is a compilation of over 140 USDA programs and resources that provide financial or technical assistance, insurance, or services to assist with adaptation and mitigation of climate change. These programs and resources are accessible to eligible Tribes, Tribal governments, Tribal citizens, farmers, ranchers, forest land owners, businesses, state agencies, institutions, and non-government organizations. This guide has been reviewed and approved by the USDA Office of Tribal Relations.Disclaimer: Details of programs and resources listed are from the 2014 Farm Bill and will be updated to reflect the 2018 Farm Bill.
Instructions:
Select items from any of the three drop-down lists for Keyword, Eligibility, and/or Category and select the Apply button to conduct a search. Selecting from the Keyword menu alone will maximize results, while adding additional criteria from the Eligibility and/or Category menus will narrow the search and reduce results. Results will appear in table format at the bottom of the page with ten results visible per page and additional pages viewed by clicking the arrow or page number. Click on the program title in the leftmost column to access additional information for each program or resource.Additional Tips:
If you are interested in climate change adaptation topics related to:- Conservation, consider selecting “conservation” in the keyword dropdown menu. Many conservation practices double as adaptation efforts as they aim to build landscapes that are more resilient to climate change.
- Human health, consider using any of the following Keywords: nutrition, disease, food security, drinking water, and waste disposal.
- Rural or remote infrastructure and economics, consider using any of the following Keywords: community, housing, infrastructure, extension, and energy.
| Program Title | Disaster Assistance | Category | Eligibility | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Economy and Population | No | Information resource | Many | Business, Health, Research |
| Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA) Grants | No | Grant | Tribes | Energy |
| Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants | No | Grant, Loan | Business, Individuals | Energy |
| Rural Housing Site Loans | No | Loan | Tribes | Housing |
| Rural Information Center | No | Technical support | Many | Community |
| Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program | No | Grant, Loan | Tribes | Business |
| Scientific Cooperation Exchange Program | No | Grant | Agencies, Institutions, Organizations | Education, Research |
| SEARCH- Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households | No | Grant | Tribes | Drinking water, Health, Waste disposal |
| Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program | No | Grant | Many | Commodity |
| Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans | No | Loan | Individuals | Housing |