Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant

Funder: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

The Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant aims to foster resilient coastal communities by funding projects that protect sensitive resources and promote biodiversity. With approximately $1,000,000 available, the grant encourages initiatives that enhance public access, mitigate coastal hazards, and support diversity and equity within communities. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement and technical training to address climate change impacts and improve resilience through innovative solutions.

Coastal Management Program Grant Funding OpportunityThe Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Water Resources Division (WRD), is pleased to announce the Michigan Coastal Management Program’s (MCMP) Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO).
The grant funds are to assist in the development of vibrant and resilient coastal communities through the protection and restoration of our sensitive coastal resources and biologically diverse ecosystems. The MCMP is seeking projects that protect community character and revitalize ports and harbors; plan for growth and change in our coastal communities to strengthen economies and minimize risk from coastal hazards; protect and restore healthy coastal ecosystems for public use and enjoyment; devise solutions for the nature-based solutions to slow the flow of stormwater; and create and enhance public access.The MCMP prioritizes projects that promotes resilience planning, local policies, and actions to mitigate negative impacts of coastal hazards through outreach; enhanced community engagement; host the MCMP’s Coastal Leadership Academy technical training workshops; evaluate regional climate change; and coastal issues with recommendations to improve coastal community resilience through delivery of technical assistance and developed tools. All projects must take action to promote and support diversity, equity, inclusion, Environmental Justice, and barrier-free accessibility in coastal communities.The WRD anticipate approximately $1,000,000.00 to be available in grant funds through this opportunity. These grant funds are made possible through the partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.