Island Institute Awards $214,000 to Boost Coastal Resilience and Innovation

Island Institute has awarded $214,000 in Glenn Fund Community Impact Grants to 56 projects advancing climate solutions, economic opportunity, and community resilience across Maine’s coast and islands. 

 This year’s awards reflect the grit, ingenuity, and determination of people who live and work in Maine’s island and coastal communities.

Island Institute Welcomes New Leaders Across Operations, Policy, and Philanthropy

Island Institute is pleased to announce three new leadership appointments across operations, policy, and philanthropy that will strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver its mission: to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.

Island Institute Welcomes Jessica Reilly-Moman as Director of Climate and Community

Island Institute is pleased to announce that Jessica Reilly-Moman, Ph.D., will be joining the organization as the Director of the Center for Climate and Community. A dedicated social scientist, ecologist, and writer, Dr. Reilly-Moman brings over twenty-five years of experience and a deep passion for accelerating climate action for coastal communities.