Why rural communities struggle to bring in much-needed federal grants
When overlaid with data about flood and wildfire risk, Headwaters’ analysis reveals areas with stark capacity barriers, often exacerbated by historical injustices, as well as high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. … In theory, the $47 billion the infrastructure bill designates for climate resilience can help communities prepare for floods, fires, storms and droughts. But Headwaters’ analysis suggests that areas with low capacity might not submit requests in the first place.