How much funding does Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around November.

How often is Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award offered?

Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award runs on a twice a year cycle. The next deadline is expected November 1, 2026.

Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc

Foundation Annual Environmental Grants Environmental Conservation Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: November 1, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “To be eligible for subsequent nomination cycles after two cycles of non-selection, nominators must produce a new nomination package”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Membership in ASCE is not required
No one shall receive the award more than once
To be eligible for subsequent nomination cycles after two cycles of non-selection, nominators must produce a new nomination package

Overview

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:

Sustainable engineering practices in coastal zone management
Balance of coastal values with project needs
Research, design, construction, or management of natural and built environment in coastal zone

Geographic Scope: Not restricted

Eligibility:

Membership in ASCE is not required
No one shall receive the award more than once
To be eligible for subsequent nomination cycles after two cycles of non-selection, nominators must produce a new nomination package

Award Details:

Maximum 1 award per year
Consists of a trophy and honorarium determined annually by the Executive Committee of the ASCE Board of Direction based on award endowment income
In absence of sufficient qualified nominations, the Awards Committee of COPRI may choose not to make a recommendation in a given year

Selection Process:

Award Selection Committee consists of 3 COPRI members from coastal committees
Terms are 3 years with staggered overlap
Committee reviews nominations and recommends winner to COPRI Board
COPRI Board approval, then Executive Committee final action

How to Apply

Deadline: November 1st

Required Materials:

Cover letter signed by nominator
Nominee's CV or biographical information
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]

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What American Society of Civil Engineers Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 30
Total given: $324K
Median grant: $7,731
Range: $5,094–$35K

By dollars: Virginia 59%, California 17%, Texas 11%. Top recipient cities: Reston, VA; Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.