# C2H2 RCN Collaborative Research: Appalachia Flood-Health Resilience Research Coordination Network

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · North Carolina State University (NC) · $386,304

## Abstract

Rural mountain communities like Appalachia face increasing risks from extreme weather events like inland flooding, as tragically demonstrated by the catastrophic impacts of Tropical Storm Helene in 2024. These communities experience disproportionate health consequences from such disasters, including respiratory illnesses, waterborne diseases, and mental health disorders, yet receive limited research attention and resources compared to coastal and urban areas. This Research Coordination Network (RCN) serves the national interest by advancing scientific knowledge and public welfare through an interdisciplinary collaboration of geoscientists, public health professionals, social scientists, and community leaders to identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing flood resilience, targeted adaptation solutions, and reducing health disparities in rural communities.  Through knowledge sharing and coordinated research, the network will have broader impacts that include actionable recommendations to protect community health, strengthen rural infrastructure, and build economic resilience. The findings will be designed for scalability, enabling broader application to other rural communities nationwide. This project promotes scientific progress by equipping communities with the tools to mitigate and adapt to extreme weather events. 

The research coordination network will operate through five interdisciplinary working groups addressing critical themes: (1) Geophysical and weather rela

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2525762
- **Awardee organization:** North Carolina State University (NC)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** U3NVH931QJJ3
- **PI:** Jennifer R Runkle
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** Climate and Human Health
- **Estimated total:** $386,304
- **Funds obligated:** $386,304
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 07/01/2025 → 06/30/2030

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2525762

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2525762, C2H2 RCN Collaborative Research: Appalachia Flood-Health Resilience Research Coordination Network. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-06 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2525762. Licensed CC0.

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