Texas Coastal Management Program Grant Application
The Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is soliciting applications for projects that address environmental concerns and promote economic development within the Texas coastal zone. The Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 30 involves a competitive application process for applicants applying for either NOAA-funded or Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funded projects. CMP Projects of Special Merit (PSM) are entirely funded with GOMESA funds.
Important Submittal Dates
Applications for NOAA-funded projects and GOMESA-funded Projects of Special Merit (PSMs) are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 5, 2024. To be considered for funding, applications must be submitted electronically in the online application portal. Please note that pre-proposals for NOAA-funded projects will not be required this year.
If a project is selected to move forward to development, the applicant will receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification in August 2024. The applicant will then be responsible for providing all required supporting documentation by November 6, 2024. If the applicant and CMP staff can successfully develop a project scope, the applicant will receive a Final Funding Confirmation notice in early 2025.
2024 Grant Workshops
CMP Cycle 30 workshops will be held in-person. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to learn about CMP funding opportunities, hear more about the application requirements, and discuss specific project ideas with CMP staff. Identical information will be shared at all workshops. Registration is required to attend the workshops. Registration for all workshops will close on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 5:00pm. Workshop registration links are shown below.
South Padre Island - Tuesday, April 16, 2024
9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Register for the South Padre Island - CMP Grant Workshop
Port Aransas - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Patton Center
855 E Cotter Ave
Port Aransas, TX 78373
Register for the Port Aransas - CMP Grant Workshop
League City - Friday, April 19, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Johnnie Adolfo Civic Center
400 W Walker St
League City, TX 77573
Register for the League City - CMP Grant Workshop
If you have difficulty registering or have questions about the CMP application process, please contact Jessica Chappell at jessica.chappell@glo.texas.gov or Meghan Martinez at meghan.martinez@glo.texas.gov
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Application Submittal Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for submitting NOAA-funded project and GOMESA-funded Projects of Special Merit (PSMs) applications.
- CMP Cycle 30 Guidance
Provides an overview of CMP project requirements, available funding, eligibility, the application process, and scoring and evaluation criteria.
- CMP Cycle 30 Administrative and Financial Guidance for NOAA-Funded Projects
Provides information specific to the financial and contract managing requirements for CMP NOAA-funded projects.
- CMP Cycle 30 Administrative and Financial Guidance for Projects of Special Merit
Provides information specific to the financial and contract managing requirements for CMP Projects of Special Merit.
- Attorney Title Opinion Form
This document is required for NOAA-funded 306A projects or construction/land acquisition Projects of Special Merit that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification for Cycle 30. The attorney title opinions (ATO) must be provided by November 6, 2024. New ATOs are required each grant cycle and must be signed within a year of the submission date to the GLO.
- Certificate of Consistency Form
This document is required for NOAA-funded 306A projects and construction/land acquisition Projects of Special Merit that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification for Cycle 30. The certificate of consistency form must be provided by November 6, 2024. This document certifies that the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program.
CMP AND CEPRA APPLICATION PORTAL
This portal must be used to apply for all CMP and CEPRA projects. This portal includes the CEPRA application, CMP pre-proposal application, Project of Special final application, and CMP final application. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for funding.
Go To CMP and CEPRA Application Portal
Coastal Erosion Planning Response Act (CEPRA)
Applications considered for funding include studies and projects intended to address habitat restoration, coastal erosion, mitigate the effect of coastal erosion, or maintain or enhance beach stability or width.
Cycle 13
- CEPRA Coastal Resources Funding Application Guidance Document Cycle 13
Provides an overview of CEPRA project requirements, the application process, general instructions for completing the Coastal Resources Funding Application and guidance on how the application will be evaluated for consideration.
GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY SECURITY ACT (GOMESA)
The Texas General Land Office oversees the administration and distribution of GOMESA funds to support projects that meet GOMESA authorized uses, Coastal Management Program (CMP) or Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Program goals and objectives, and priorities identified in the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan.
- GOMESA Funding Policies and Guidance
Provides an overview of the policies associated with the administration and distribution of GOMESA funds, describes project and submission requirements and provides information on how projects will be evaluated for GOMESA funding consideration.