Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP)

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The NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) is administered by the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to support a locally driven process for setting coastal resilience goals, assessing community capacity, and identifying and prioritizing projects that strengthen resilience to coastal hazards. Funded by the N.C. General Assembly and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the RCCP provides both financial and technical assistance to help local governments overcome barriers to resilience and adaptation planning. The program aims to build local capacity and advance a proactive, equitable, and sustainable approach to coastal resilience. Through a structured, four-phase planning framework, participating communities assess their vulnerabilities and develop “shovel-ready” projects tailored to their specific risks and needs.¹

Pender County is currently in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the RCCP. Below is a brief description of each phase.

Phase 1: Community Engagement and Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
This phase focuses on working with local stakeholders to identify climate-related risks and assess vulnerabilities specific to the community.

Phase 2: Planning, Project Selection, and Prioritization
Communities develop a resilience strategy and identify a prioritized portfolio of projects based on local needs, risk exposure, and stakeholder input.

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1. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. (n.d.). RCCP overview. https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/division-coastal-management/coastal-resiliency/rccp-overview