(492,1,'2021-09-30 19:06:15','2021-09-30 19:06:15','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community\nresilience challenge</h1>\n<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\nAPPLY NOW\n</a>\n<h2>Competition Overview</h2>\n<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\nThe impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.\n\nWith thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.\n\nTo address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.\n\nRural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.\n<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>\nRISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)\n<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>\n<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5>\nSeptic System Design\nBuildings’ Water System Redesign\n<h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5>\nUse and Application of Dredge Material\nProperty Accessibility\nIntegrated Coastal Property Design\nExisting Building Rehabilitation\n<h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5>\nLiving Shoreline Vegetation Production\nRural Drainage Improvement\n<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li>\n</ul>\nProject timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.\n<h2>Eligibility</h2>\nTo be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption></figure>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\n\n<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption></figure>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\n\n<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption></figure>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\n\n<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption></figure>\nThis Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:06:15','2021-09-30 19:06:15','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=492',0,'revision','',0),(493,1,'2021-09-30 19:06:15','2021-09-30 19:06:15','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community\nresilience challenge</h1>\n<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\nAPPLY NOW\n</a>\n<h2>Competition Overview</h2>\n<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\nThe impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.\n\nWith thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.\n\nTo address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.\n\nRural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.\n<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>\nRISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)\n<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>\n<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5>\nSeptic System Design\nBuildings’ Water System Redesign\n<h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5>\nUse and Application of Dredge Material\nProperty Accessibility\nIntegrated Coastal Property Design\nExisting Building Rehabilitation\n<h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5>\nLiving Shoreline Vegetation Production\nRural Drainage Improvement\n<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li>\n</ul>\nProject timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.\n<h2>Eligibility</h2>\nTo be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption></figure>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\n\n<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption></figure>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\n\n<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption></figure>\n<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\n\n<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption></figure>\nThis Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:06:15','2021-09-30 19:06:15','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=493',0,'revision','',0),(494,1,'2021-09-30 19:06:16','2021-09-30 19:06:16','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:06:16','2021-09-30 19:06:16','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=494',0,'revision','',0),(498,1,'2021-09-30 19:13:10','2021-09-30 19:13:10','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:13:10','2021-09-30 19:13:10','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=498',0,'revision','',0),(496,1,'2021-09-30 19:13:09','2021-09-30 19:13:09','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:13:09','2021-09-30 19:13:09','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=496',0,'revision','',0),(497,1,'2021-09-30 19:13:10','2021-09-30 19:13:10','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:13:10','2021-09-30 19:13:10','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=497',0,'revision','',0),(499,1,'2021-09-30 19:13:43','2021-09-30 19:13:43','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:13:43','2021-09-30 19:13:43','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=499',0,'revision','',0),(500,1,'2021-09-30 19:13:43','2021-09-30 19:13:43','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:13:43','2021-09-30 19:13:43','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=500',0,'revision','',0),(501,1,'2021-09-30 19:13:43','2021-09-30 19:13:43','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:13:43','2021-09-30 19:13:43','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=501',0,'revision','',0),(502,1,'2021-09-30 19:15:42','2021-09-30 19:15:42','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:15:42','2021-09-30 19:15:42','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=502',0,'revision','',0),(503,1,'2021-09-30 19:15:42','2021-09-30 19:15:42','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers up to $1,700,000 in grants and over $1,000,000 in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:15:42','2021-09-30 19:15:42','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=503',0,'revision','',0),(504,1,'2021-09-30 19:15:43','2021-09-30 19:15:43','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:15:43','2021-09-30 19:15:43','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=504',0,'revision','',0),(505,1,'2021-09-30 19:19:03','2021-09-30 19:19:03','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:19:03','2021-09-30 19:19:03','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=505',0,'revision','',0),(506,1,'2021-09-30 19:19:03','2021-09-30 19:19:03','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:19:03','2021-09-30 19:19:03','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=506',0,'revision','',0),(507,1,'2021-09-30 19:19:03','2021-09-30 19:19:03','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:19:03','2021-09-30 19:19:03','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=507',0,'revision','',0),(510,1,'2021-09-30 19:44:53','2021-09-30 19:44:53','','VASG-RIC','','inherit','','closed','','vasg-ric','','','2021-09-30 19:44:53','2021-09-30 19:44:53','',0,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/VASG-RIC.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(512,1,'2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>A Public-Private research Partnership</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unequaled living laboratory for testing the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of these nine properties that are among the best field station opportunities* for research.</p><p><em>*The total inventory includes over 50 properties and these may also be available to suit individual research requirements.</em></p>		\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/adams-creek/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/captain-sinclair/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair Recreational Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/dutchman-point/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/guinea-marsh-islands/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/pamturn/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/perrin-river-bryant-donation/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Perrin River / Bryant Donation</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/shenk-property/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/sloop-landing/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/winter-harbor/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WinterCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n															<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />															\n			<h3>Multi-use Public Land Access</h3>		\n		<p>The Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (MP-PAA) offers access to public waters and recreational lands. Shorelines are high-priority natural areas and it is critical to set aside access sites for all types of recreational activities important to our economy and to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. These MP-PAA properties can be <a href=\"https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>reserved online</strong></a> for outdoor recreational activities like hunting, hiking nature trails, fishing, crabbing, boating, and many others. Be mindful of users engaged in these activities while conducting research at any of the sites.</p>','Field Stations','','publish','closed','closed','','field-stations','','','2022-01-04 20:09:13','2022-01-04 20:09:13','',0,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?page_id=512',0,'page','',0),(514,1,'2021-09-30 19:57:36','2021-09-30 19:57:36','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:57:36','2021-09-30 19:57:36','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=514',0,'revision','',0),(515,1,'2021-09-30 19:57:36','2021-09-30 19:57:36','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:57:36','2021-09-30 19:57:36','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=515',0,'revision','',0),(513,1,'2021-09-30 19:46:41','2021-09-30 19:46:41','<h1>About This Project</h1>\n<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>\nVirginia’s Middle Peninsula, on its western Chesapeake Bay shores has made great strides in building resilience, establishing the innovative <a href=\"https://fightthefloodva.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fight-the-Flood (FTF)</strong></a> program to subsidize shoreline protection businesses’ work on coastal properties and assembling donated waterfront properties into a network of R&amp;D field stations to drive innovation. FTF is a first in the nation approach to advance feasible adaption solutions for property owners in underserved communities.&nbsp; Among the twenty-four companies in the FTF program, there are cooperative arrangements, collaborative projects, and a need for research &amp; development (R&amp;D) capacity to further advance innovation. The field research stations already exist in the public domain through the <a href=\"https://www.mppdc.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (PAA)</strong></a>, and other regions in coastal Virginia have PAA’s enabling future expansion of the network.\n\nVirginia’s innovation ecosystem has fallen short, in part due to insufficient public-private R&amp;D partnerships, capacity, and cooperation. The FTF companies are enthusiastic about partnering with universities to further test and refine their adaptation solutions, and Virginia’s extensive building construction, architectural and engineering firms have worked closely with VASG’s partner universities and other institutions on workforce development initiatives.\n\nThe expanded public-private R&amp;D capacity and cooperative manufacturing capacity for FTF, architecture, engineering and construction firms, and other resilience-enhancing businesses will drive innovation in waterfront property adaptation through i) employing a systems design approach, with SmartProperties from open water, through living shorelines and landscaping, to buildings and ii) collaboration with university and community college research and workforce development capacity.\n\nNovel solutions are needed to address adaptation to protect buildings and properties, ensure water quality, manage flooding, protect and rescue historic and cultural artifacts and heritage, enhance energy efficiency and carbon encumbrance strategies, and invent other related waterfront adaptation and mitigation strategies. We will scale SmartCity technologies to properties, neighborhood and community levels, expanding residential smart home technologies to holistic property scale (open water-living shoreline-landscaping-buildings). We will construct R&amp;D facilities, and build a connected network of hubs and spokes with temporary waterfront property field stations (temporary because they are vulnerable; may only have a 5-10 year lifespan\n\nThe cutting-edge innovation campus would make it possible for Virginia to compete for forthcoming federal and state resilience innovation and infrastructure funding, and provide opportunities to form long-term partnerships with federal agencies and the private sector.\n<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>\nAddressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy.&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li>\n 	<li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li>\n</ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:46:41','2021-09-30 19:46:41','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=513',0,'revision','',0),(525,1,'2021-09-30 20:29:50','2021-09-30 20:29:50','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:29:50','2021-09-30 20:29:50','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=525',0,'revision','',0),(516,1,'2021-09-30 19:57:36','2021-09-30 19:57:36','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 19:57:36','2021-09-30 19:57:36','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=516',0,'revision','',0),(517,1,'2021-09-30 20:23:08','2021-09-30 20:23:08','','Captain Sinclaire Recreational Area','The Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority was gifted these 97 acres of property, with approximately one mile of waterfront, located on the Severn River in Gloucester County, Virginia.  \n\nMuch of the property is a pristine coastal ecosystem, including densely forested mixed hardwood and pine trees, tidal wetlands, and non-tidal wetlands. Three dwellings including a large estate house with adjoining pool house and swimming pool, a brick rancher. A two-bay garage with a workshop and two metals barns are also located on the property. Sep 20, 2021.','inherit','closed','closed','','captain-sinclaire-recreational-area-2','','','2021-09-30 20:23:10','2021-09-30 20:23:10','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(518,1,'2021-09-30 20:28:01','2021-09-30 20:28:01','','Perrin River Bryant Donation','This .61 acre waterfront lot was donated to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority.\n\nLocated on the Perrin River in Hayes, Va., this property includes tidal wetlands and pine upland. It is a small, undeveloped lot surrounded by multiple occupied properties off of Sugar Hill Lane.  \n\nSep 22, 2021. 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Photo by Aileen Devlin | Virginia Sea Grant','inherit','closed','closed','','sloop-landing','','','2021-09-30 20:28:30','2021-09-30 20:28:30','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(521,1,'2021-09-30 20:28:03','2021-09-30 20:28:03','','Captain Sinclaire Recreational Area','This property was donated to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority in honor of the watermen of Gloucester County.\n\nThe property consists of three parcels: One containing 5.86 acres which contains a one-story manufactured home on a block foundation with a crawl space and small porch. The donation also includes an adjacent parcel of 3.67 acres, and a nonadjacent but nearby parcel of 4.83 forested acres. The two adjacent parcels are located at 10204 Margaret Lyell Road in Hayes, Va, and include waterfront access to Belvin’s Creek, also known as Gum Landing Creek. \n\nSept. 22, 2021. 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Photo by Aileen Devlin | Virginia Sea Grant','inherit','closed','closed','','captain-sinclaire-recreational-area-4','','','2021-09-30 20:28:08','2021-09-30 20:28:08','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(523,1,'2021-09-30 20:29:50','2021-09-30 20:29:50','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:29:50','2021-09-30 20:29:50','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=523',0,'revision','',0),(524,1,'2021-09-30 20:29:50','2021-09-30 20:29:50','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite//assets/front-end/img/accordion.png);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:29:50','2021-09-30 20:29:50','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=524',0,'revision','',0),(526,1,'2021-09-30 20:34:56','2021-09-30 20:34:56','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:34:56','2021-09-30 20:34:56','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=526',0,'revision','',0),(527,1,'2021-09-30 20:34:56','2021-09-30 20:34:56','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:34:56','2021-09-30 20:34:56','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=527',0,'revision','',0),(528,1,'2021-09-30 20:34:56','2021-09-30 20:34:56','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:34:56','2021-09-30 20:34:56','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=528',0,'revision','',0),(529,1,'2021-09-30 20:37:03','2021-09-30 20:37:03','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:37:03','2021-09-30 20:37:03','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=529',0,'revision','',0),(530,1,'2021-09-30 20:37:03','2021-09-30 20:37:03','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:37:03','2021-09-30 20:37:03','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=530',0,'revision','',0),(540,1,'2021-09-30 20:44:38','2021-09-30 20:44:38','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style 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            <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% 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href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:37:03','2021-09-30 20:37:03','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=531',0,'revision','',0),(532,1,'2021-09-30 20:40:48','2021-09-30 20:40:48','','Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve','A sunny day at the secluded Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve in Mathews, County Virginia on Apr 1, 2021. (Photo by Aileen Devlin | Virginia Sea Grant)\n\nAccording to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation wind and water create a changing shoreline, low dune, and salt marsh habitat for various protected species native to the Chesapeake Bay.','inherit','closed','closed','','bethel-beach-natural-area-preserve','','','2021-09-30 20:40:50','2021-09-30 20:40:50','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(533,1,'2021-09-30 20:41:08','2021-09-30 20:41:08','','Adam\'s Creek','Scenes from Adam’s Creek Recreation Area in Gloucester, Va. on Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021. (Photo by Aileen Devlin | Virginia Sea Grant)\n\nThis 9.2-acre property in Gloucester County sits off the York River (Adam\'s Creek) and is located off of Route 684.\n\nTucked between two privately owned properties, this site has a small entrance road just off of Starvation Road in Upper Gloucester.','inherit','closed','closed','','adams-creek','','','2021-09-30 20:41:14','2021-09-30 20:41:14','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(534,1,'2021-09-30 20:41:23','2021-09-30 20:41:23','','Dutchman Point','Scenes from Dutchman Point in Mathews County, Virginia on Apr 30, 2021. (Photo by Aileen Devlin | Virginia Sea Grant)\n\nThis Middle Peninsula District Planning Commission Public Access Authority property sits at the mouth of the Mobjack Bay. The site is open for passive recreation only. There is no access for parking, but walk-in access and water access are allowed.','inherit','closed','closed','','dutchman-point-2','','','2021-09-30 20:41:25','2021-09-30 20:41:25','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(535,1,'2021-09-30 20:41:52','2021-09-30 20:41:52','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:41:52','2021-09-30 20:41:52','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=535',0,'revision','',0),(536,1,'2021-09-30 20:41:52','2021-09-30 20:41:52','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:41:52','2021-09-30 20:41:52','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=536',0,'revision','',0),(537,1,'2021-09-30 20:41:52','2021-09-30 20:41:52','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:41:52','2021-09-30 20:41:52','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=537',0,'revision','',0),(538,1,'2021-09-30 20:44:38','2021-09-30 20:44:38','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:44:38','2021-09-30 20:44:38','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=538',0,'revision','',0),(539,1,'2021-09-30 20:44:38','2021-09-30 20:44:38','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n			<h2>Upgrading Virginia\'s Water Adaptation Workforce</h2>		\n		<p>Addressing property adaptation from a holistic, systems outlook requires collaborative skills and competencies to integrate diverse knowledge and perspectives into novel, innovative outcomes. Collectively, Virginia’s community college system, universities, and professional certification programs provide outstanding discipline-specific or skill-focused education. However, collaborative teamwork skills are less prevalent; e.g., architectural and engineering firms have partnered with VASG to co-sponsor workforce development initiatives in part to advance student’s teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge integration skills. Coupled with entrepreneurship, design thinking, and other creativity- and innovation-deriving curriculum, Virginia could have the best trained workforce for the emerging water adaptation economy. </p><ul><li><strong>Develop community college apprenticeship programs and degrees to support technician-level training and partnerships with new and emerging adaptation businesses. (RCC and VA Community College System)</strong></li><li><strong>Support university undergraduate and graduate work on adaptation R&amp;D, including entrepreneurship training to accompany technical expertise and collaborative research with industry partners. Product performance validation, and co-production of new knowledge (VASG’s partner academic institutions and partner institutions’ entrepreneurship programs)</strong></li><li><strong>Support NGOs conducting certification training, e.g., landscapers.</strong></li></ul>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:44:38','2021-09-30 20:44:38','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=539',0,'revision','',0),(541,1,'2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of the ten properties that have been selected as field stations for research. </p>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=541',0,'revision','',0),(542,1,'2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>Advancing Feasible Adaptation Solutions</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of the ten properties that have been selected as field stations for research. </p>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=542',0,'revision','',0),(543,1,'2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>A Public-Private research Partnership</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of the ten properties that have been selected as field stations for research. </p>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:52:33','2021-09-30 20:52:33','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=543',0,'revision','',0),(544,1,'2021-09-30 20:53:17','2021-09-30 20:53:17','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>A Public-Private research Partnership</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of the ten properties that have been selected as field stations for research. </p>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:53:17','2021-09-30 20:53:17','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=544',0,'revision','',0),(545,1,'2021-09-30 20:53:18','2021-09-30 20:53:18','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>A Public-Private research Partnership</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of the ten properties that have been selected as field stations for research. </p>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:53:18','2021-09-30 20:53:18','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=545',0,'revision','',0),(546,1,'2021-09-30 20:53:18','2021-09-30 20:53:18','<h1>Field stations</h1>		\n			<h1>A Public-Private research Partnership</h1>		\n		<p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity—numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development—an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions, and the chance to make a positive impact quickly. Explore each of the ten properties that have been selected as field stations for research. </p>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Bryant Donation/Perrin River</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Pamturn</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Sloop Landing</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Shenk Property</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-4909221 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>		\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                        <h2>Guinea Marsh Islands</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"1\">\n                        <h2>Dutchman\'s Point</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"2\">\n                        <h2>Adams Creek Recreation Area</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"3\">\n                        <h2>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n            <a href=\"#/\" style=\"background-image: url(https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg);\"  tabindex=\"4\">\n                        <h2>Bethel Beach</h2>                        <p></p>\n            </a>\n        <style typr=\"text/css\">\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover {\n                        flex: 3 1 0% !important;\n                    }\n                    #eael-img-accordion-528af73 .eael-image-accordion-hover:hover:hover .overlay-inner * {\n                        opacity: 1;\n                        visibility: visible;\n                        transform: none;\n                        transition: all .3s .3s;\n                    }\n                </style>','Field Stations','','inherit','closed','closed','','512-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 20:53:18','2021-09-30 20:53:18','',512,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=546',0,'revision','',0),(1372,1,'2021-11-05 13:41:27','2021-11-05 13:41:27','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p><a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Applicant-Guidelines_RISE-Rural-Resilience-Challenge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</strong></a></p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><a href=\"https://riseresilience.org/faq/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></a></p>		\n			<h2>Contact</h2>		\n		<p><a href=\"mailto:RISE@riseresilience.org\">RISE@riseresilience.org</a></p>		\n			<h2>Available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/adams-creek/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/captain-sinclair/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/dutchman-point/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/guinea-marsh-islands/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/pamturn/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/perrin-river-bryant-donation/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/shenk-property/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/sloop-landing/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/winter-harbor/\">\n							<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WinterCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WinterCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WinterCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WinterCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WinterCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul><h4><em><strong>Geographic Eligibility</strong></em></h4><p>Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed solution may be implemented in and directly benefit the rural Middle Peninsula region in Southeastern Virginia. The Middle Peninsula region includes the counties of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews, and Middlesex, and the incorporated towns of Urbanna, Tappahannock and West Point, and is bordered on the east by the Chesapeake Bay, to the north by the Rappahannock River, and to the south of the York River.</p>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://riseresilience.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n							<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>RISE <br>Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://www.mppdc.com/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n							<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning <br>District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://vacoastalwilds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n							<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n											<a href=\"https://vaseagrant.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n							<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />								</a>\n											<figcaption>Virginia <br>Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-11-05 13:41:27','2021-11-05 13:41:27','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=1372',0,'revision','',0),(548,1,'2022-02-16 22:19:42','2021-09-30 20:54:23',' ','','','publish','closed','closed','','548','','','2022-02-16 22:19:42','2022-02-16 22:19:42','',0,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/548/',5,'nav_menu_item','',0),(549,1,'2021-09-30 21:03:41','2021-09-30 21:03:41','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:03:41','2021-09-30 21:03:41','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=549',0,'revision','',0),(550,1,'2021-09-30 21:03:41','2021-09-30 21:03:41','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:03:41','2021-09-30 21:03:41','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=550',0,'revision','',0),(551,1,'2021-09-30 21:03:42','2021-09-30 21:03:42','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:03:42','2021-09-30 21:03:42','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=551',0,'revision','',0),(552,1,'2021-09-30 21:07:23','2021-09-30 21:07:23','','Hurricane Dorian 2019','Scenes from Hurricane Dorian around Hampton Roads on Friday, Sep 6, 2019. (Photo by Aileen Devlin | Virginia Sea Grant)','inherit','','closed','','hurricane-dorian-2019','','','2021-09-30 21:07:23','2021-09-30 21:07:23','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/48859687701_0e0b710908_oCROP.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(553,1,'2021-09-30 21:09:44','2021-09-30 21:09:44','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:09:44','2021-09-30 21:09:44','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=553',0,'revision','',0),(554,1,'2021-09-30 21:09:45','2021-09-30 21:09:45','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development 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In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:09:45','2021-09-30 21:09:45','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=555',0,'revision','',0),(556,1,'2021-09-30 21:27:43','2021-09-30 21:27:43','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:27:43','2021-09-30 21:27:43','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=556',0,'revision','',0),(557,1,'2021-09-30 21:27:43','2021-09-30 21:27:43','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:27:43','2021-09-30 21:27:43','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=557',0,'revision','',0),(558,1,'2021-09-30 21:27:44','2021-09-30 21:27:44','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:27:44','2021-09-30 21:27:44','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=558',0,'revision','',0),(559,1,'2021-09-30 21:29:35','2021-09-30 21:29:35','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:29:35','2021-09-30 21:29:35','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=559',0,'revision','',0),(560,1,'2021-09-30 21:29:35','2021-09-30 21:29:35','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:29:35','2021-09-30 21:29:35','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=560',0,'revision','',0),(561,1,'2021-09-30 21:29:36','2021-09-30 21:29:36','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:29:36','2021-09-30 21:29:36','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=561',0,'revision','',0),(562,1,'2021-09-30 21:32:17','2021-09-30 21:32:17','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:32:17','2021-09-30 21:32:17','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=562',0,'revision','',0),(563,1,'2021-09-30 21:32:17','2021-09-30 21:32:17','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:32:17','2021-09-30 21:32:17','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=563',0,'revision','',0),(564,1,'2021-09-30 21:32:17','2021-09-30 21:32:17','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:32:17','2021-09-30 21:32:17','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=564',0,'revision','',0),(565,1,'2021-09-30 21:34:02','2021-09-30 21:34:02','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:34:02','2021-09-30 21:34:02','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=565',0,'revision','',0),(566,1,'2021-09-30 21:34:03','2021-09-30 21:34:03','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:34:03','2021-09-30 21:34:03','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=566',0,'revision','',0),(567,1,'2021-09-30 21:34:03','2021-09-30 21:34:03','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:34:03','2021-09-30 21:34:03','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=567',0,'revision','',0),(568,1,'2021-09-30 21:34:36','2021-09-30 21:34:36','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:34:36','2021-09-30 21:34:36','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=568',0,'revision','',0),(569,1,'2021-09-30 21:34:36','2021-09-30 21:34:36','<h1>RISE Rural coastal community <br>resilience challenge</h1>		\n			<h2>Competition Overview</h2>		\n				<h2>Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022, 2pm EST</h2>\n		<p>The impact of climate change is being experienced at an accelerated rate. In the U.S., almost 40% of the population lives in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise, leaving these communities at higher risk of flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms.</p><p>With thousands of miles of shoreline, rural coastal Virginia is uniquely vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding associated with tides and extreme precipitation, which are exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise. Exposure to broad rivers and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean intensify coastal erosion, risking private property and public infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion is also a threat to well water quality and to coastal farms and forests. The region’s heavy reliance on septic systems for wastewater disposal presents both economic and public health challenges.</p><p>To address these issues, the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge offers <strong>up to $1,700,000</strong> in grants and <strong>over $1,000,000</strong> in support services to businesses solving the many problems that face rural coastal communities as a result of climate change. Selected teams will work closely with government, business, academic and tech leaders in coastal Virginia on pilots to validate their innovative solutions across the rural Middle Peninsula region and scale them to other communities.</p><p>Rural coastal Virginia presents a rare opportunity: Numerous publicly owned properties and buildings for real-world product testing and development; an unbeatable living laboratory for the best climate resilience and adaptation solutions; and the chance to make a positive impact quickly.</p>		\n			<a href=\"https://www.f6s.com/riseccrc/apply\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						APPLY NOW\n					</a>\n			<h2>IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS</h2>		\n		<p>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines (PDF)</p>		\n			<h2>Informational Webinars</h2>		\n		<p><strong>Each Thursday beginning October 21, 2021 until January 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST</strong></p>		\n			<h2>Ten available research field stations:</h2>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CaptainSinclair2CROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Captain Sinclair\'s Recreational Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PamturnCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Pamturn</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PerrinRiverBryantCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Perrin River/Bryant Donation</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SloopLandingCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Sloop Landing</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ShenkCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Shenk Property</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Guinea Marsh Islands</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DutchmanPointCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Dutchman\'s Point</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AdamsCreekCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Adams Creek Recreation Area</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NOT_GuineaCrop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Winter Harbor North &amp; South</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP.jpg 800w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BethelBeachCROP-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" />											<figcaption>Bethel Beach</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n			<h3>The Challenge seeks businesses with innovative, scalable solutions that address any of the following topics:</h3>		\n		<h5><strong>Water Quality Management</strong></h5><p>Septic System Design<br />Buildings’ Water System Redesign</p><h5><strong>Protection of Buildings and Property</strong></h5><p>Use and Application of Dredge Material<br />Property Accessibility<br />Integrated Coastal Property Design<br />Existing Building Rehabilitation</p><h5><strong>Flood Management</strong></h5><p>Living Shoreline Vegetation Production<br />Rural Drainage Improvement</p><p>For detailed challenge topic descriptions, download the <strong>RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong>.</p>		\n			<h3>Winning businesses will get access to:</h3>		\n		<ul><li><strong>Up to $200,000 USD in non-dilutive grant funding</strong></li><li><strong>Real-world pilot sites in the rural Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Feedback from government pilot hosts</strong></li><li><strong>Assistance and support with permitting issues and questions</strong></li><li><strong>University R&amp;D assistance and interns</strong></li><li><strong>Co-working office space in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Fabrication facility in Hampton Roads of Virginia</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customized business accelerator curriculum</strong></li><li><strong>Government, technical, and business mentors</strong></li><li><strong>PR opportunities and media visibility</strong></li><li><strong>Regulatory assistance with government funding</strong></li><li><strong>Introductions to potential investors and customers</strong></li><li><strong>The only ecosystem of coastal resilience entrepreneurs in the U.S.</strong></li></ul><p>Project timelines are anticipated to be up to 15 months. <strong>Download the RISE Rural Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Applicant Guidelines</strong> to learn more about solution and applicant eligibility, work the Challenge award can support, and the two-part application process.</p>		\n			<h2>Eligibility</h2>		\n		<p>To be eligible for funding and other resources applicants must:</p><ul><li><strong>Be a for-profit company</strong></li><li><strong>Be registered on sam.gov and have a DUNS number</strong></li><li><strong>Be eligible to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia and adhere to applicable rules and regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Meet goals of the Challenge (see Challenge Topics)</strong></li><li><strong>Deploy the proposed solution in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia</strong></li><li><strong>Complete the proposed project by June 30, 2023</strong></li></ul>		\n			<h4>The Challenge Partners</h4>		\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersRISE-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>RISE Resilience Innovations</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPPDC-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersMPCBPAA-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n												<figure>\n										<img width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG.png 500w, https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PartnersVASG-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />											<figcaption>Virginia Sea Grant</figcaption>\n										</figure>\n		<p>This Challenge is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia\'s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.</p>','Community Resilience Challenge','','inherit','closed','closed','','301-revision-v1','','','2021-09-30 21:34:36','2021-09-30 21:34:36','',301,'https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/?p=569',0,'revision','',0);
