Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP): Coastal Incentive Grant Program (GA)

Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP): Coastal Incentive Grant Program (GA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Amount: Up to US $80,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP) aims to harmonize economic growth with the preservation of coastal resources. Through the Coastal Incentive Grant Program, federal funding is allocated to support local initiatives in an eleven-county area. Eligible applicants include government entities and educational institutions. Each project requires a 1:1 funding match, which can be cash or in-kind services, ensuring community engagement and financial collaboration.

Overview

Mission Statement It is the mission of the GCMP to balance economic development in Georgia’s coastal area with preservation of natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources for the benefit of Georgia’s present and future generations. Coastal Incentive Grant Program The CIG Program is a competitive pass-through subgrant program made possible by a grant to GA DNR from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through Congressional funding pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act. Each year, the GCMP allocates a portion of its federal funding to the Coastal Incentive Grants. These subgrants may be awarded to qualified county and municipal governments, regional commissions, state-affiliated research or educational institutions, or state agencies (except GDNR), provided the project takes place entirely within the eleven-county service area of the program. The CIG Program service area includes Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Charlton, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Wayne counties. All CIG applications must be matched annually $1.00 federal to $1.00 local (1:1). Match may be either cash from local, state, or private sources or “in-kind” service(s).

Eligibility

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