Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning

Swansea MVP Plan 2.0

SRPEDD is working with the Town of Swansea and their Core Team in their MVP 2.0 Process

What is MVP

Equity Centered Vulnerability & Needs Assessment

Click here to view the current Swansea MVP Plan

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program (MVP) provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to build resilience to climate change. Communities who complete the MVP Planning program (MVP 1.0) become certified as an MVP community and are eligible for future funding to complete resilience projects. Since 2017, nearly every Massachusetts municipality has participated in MVP 1.0.

Starting in 2023, communities have the opportunity to participate in the updated MVP 2.0 program, which centers equitable community engagement in the MVP Plan update process. MVP 2.0 builds on the work communities have done to date, fills gaps from the MVP 1.0 process, and supports communities with new training, tools, and resources for engaging community members in building resilience.

The MVP program is run by the Massachusetts Office of Environmental Affairs (EEA). See the MVP website for more details.

How does MVP2.0 Work?

The MVP 2.0 process is broken down into three phases. It’s designed to be completed over two years, knowing that it takes time to build new relationships, expand the involvement of the broader community, and work together to develop and implement a project. Communities may request an extension if needed. Communities may also continue to apply for Action Grants while participating in MVP 2.0.

Circular infographic showing MVP 2.0 Process in three phases: Phase 1—Developing a Core Team (5 months), Phase 2—Revisiting Resilience Priorities (6 months), and Phase 3—Implementing a Seed Project (13 months). Steps 1–10 are arranged around the circle.

How to Participate

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Get updates on Swansea's MVP 2.0 Process with events, plans, and other information regarding the MVP 2.0 Process.

Resources

Helpful Links:

Swansea Documents

Swansea MVP Plan