Climate Resources for US Makers
Nest is proud to offer a slate of resources to US makers who may or have faced climate-related business challenges.
These resources are intended to provide creative entrepreneurs, like you, with the tools and information you need to protect your small business and respond quickly if disaster strikes.
See Post-Disaster Resource Guide
See Climate Resilience Guide
See Climate Funding Database
Post-Disaster Resources for Makers
In the wake of a disaster, it can be difficult to know what to do or where to turn for help.
That is why Nest, in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund and with support from Etsy, developed Responding to Climate Disasters: A Disaster Recovery Guidebook, a comprehensive guide to the post-disaster resources available to creative entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Disaster Recovery Funding for Makers
In the wake of a devastating storm or natural disaster, it can hard to know where to turn for help and support.
Nest, in partnership with Etsy, are growing a database of support resources and recovery funding opportunities for makers and their small, craft-based businesses.
Discover Timely Resources
As U.S. makers face challenges from hurricanes and wildfires this season, we've curated essential resources to support recovery and resilience. Explore quick links to disaster relief programs for California, Appalachia, and Florida. Stay informed, stay safe, and access the tools you need to rebuild stronger.
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From 2019 to 2022, 3 in 10 handcraft businesses in Nest’s community experienced extreme weather events that adversely affected their operations and cost nearly $5,000 on average.
According to NOAA, weather-related disasters have already cost the United States at least $1 trillion in damages between 2012 and 2021 – a burden that has unfortunately been felt by a growing number of makers and artisans across the country.
With more extreme and costly weather events on the rise, it is important to prepare your business for the potential impacts of climate change. If a disaster strikes, you can respond quickly using the guidance provided in Nest’s post-disaster handbook, and search recovery funding opportunities in the comprehensive database below.
Climate Resilience for Creative Businesses
As a maker entrepreneur, your creative talents and entrepreneurial spirit contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of our communities. In the face of climate change, it is important recognize and prepare for the business risks and challenges that come with it.
The Building Climate Resilience: A Disaster Preparedness Guidebook is designed to provide you with practical information, resources, and step-by-step guidance to navigate the complex landscape of climate resilience and disaster preparation.
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