Community Resilience Partnership

Working to help Maine communities reduce emissions and prepare for the effects of climate change.

Support for Communities

Communities in Maine can join the Partnership individually, or through a regional group, after completing three simple steps.

Grant & Technical Assistance Programs

Grants are available for communities to pursue climate action and for regional service providers to assist groups of communities to join the Partnership.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more about community resilience and details of the Partnership, please visit our FAQs.

Enroll Now

Enrollment in the Community Resilience Partnership is the first step to become eligible for a grant. Municipal governments, Tribal Governments, plantations, townships, and unorganized territories can enroll in the Partnership at anytime.

Learn more about the enrollment process.

2023 Annual Report

In the second year of the Community Resilience Partnership, we're pleased to announce that the Partnership made 53 direct grants to towns, tribes, and unorganized communities in Maine, totaling $2.75 million. Additionally, $298,805 in Service Provider Grants is helping 25 communities determine local priorities, enroll in the Partnership, and apply for grants to support their energy efficiency, clean energy, and community resilience goals. A total of 174 communities and 22 service provider organizations are currently participating in the Partnership.

Download the report here. (PDF)

About the Partnership

Recommended by Maine's four-year climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait, the Partnership offers communities support for both climate mitigation and adaptation activities. It is administered by the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. For more information, email Ashley Krulik, Community Resilience Partnership Program Manager.

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