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 CMP Cycle 30 NOAA-funded projects and GOMESA-funded Projects of Special Merit (PSMs) were due on June 5, 2024.
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.
CMP will begin accepting applications for Cycle 31 in March 2025.
If you 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.
- CMP Cycle 30 Presentation
Presentation that was given by CMP staff at the 2024 in-person workshops along the Texas coast.
- One Page Workshop Handout
Contains links to helpful resources that can be referenced during the application process. This handout was available at the CMP Cycle 30 in-person workshops.
- 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, the CMP NOAA-funded project application, and the CMP GOMESA-funded project (PSM) application. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for funding.
Go To CMP and CEPRA Application Portal
CEPRA Application
Coastal Management Program Application
CMP Financial Webinar 2018
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.