Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 1, 2026
37 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award
Purpose: Recognition of outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering practices in managing shorelines and coastal infrastructure through research, design, construction or management of the natural and built environment in the coastal zone.
Background: Named for Orville T. Magoon, Dist.M.ASCE, who was employed as a coastal engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1952 to 1985 and was an early leader in sustainability and promotion of the concept of sustainability in coastal engineering research, design, construction and management. The award was established by action of the Society on October 8, 2013.
Focus Areas:
Geographic Scope: Not restricted
Eligibility:
Award Details:
Selection Process:
Contact: Awards & Honors at [email protected]
How to Apply
How to Apply
Deadline: November 1st
Required Materials:
1. Cover letter signed by nominator
2. Nominee's CV or biographical information
3. Two or three letters of recommendation (maximum)
Submission Method: Submit via the nomination form at the award page
Questions/Concerns: Contact Awards & Honors at [email protected]
What American Society of Civil Engineers actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 34
- Total given
- $358K
- Median grant
- $8,406
- Range
- $5,046–$34K
- By dollars: Virginia 54%, California 14%, Texas 10%. Top recipient cities: Reston, VA; Austin, TX; Tustin, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Asce Texas Section · Austin, TX
Chapter program support
$34K
Asce Florida Section · Reston, VA
Chapter program support
$25K
Asce Los Angeles Section · Tustin, CA
Chapter program support
$24K
Asce San Francisco Section · San Francisco, CA
Chapter program support
$20K
University of Nevada · Reno, NV
Program support
$15K
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