Funding Opportunities

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 32 involves a competitive application process for applicants applying for either NOAA-funded or Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funded projects. 

Important Submittal Dates

CMP will begin accepting applications for Cycle 32 on March 1, 2026. Applications for NOAA-funded and GOMESA-funded projects will be due by 5:00 p.m. on June 3, 2026. To be considered for funding, applications must be submitted electronically in the online application portal.

If a project is selected to move forward to development, the applicant will receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification in August 2026. The applicant will then be responsible for providing all required supporting documentation by November 11, 2026. If the applicant and CMP staff can successfully agree on a project scope, the applicant will receive a Final Funding Confirmation notice in early 2027.

2026 Grant Workshops

CMP will host Cycle 32 workshops both in-person and virtually. Workshop attendees will be given the chance to share project ideas with CMP staff and will receive insight and advice on how to best develop a viable project concept. Identical information will be shared at all workshops. Registration is required to attend the workshops. Registration for all workshops will close on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:00pm. Workshop registration links are shown below. Please note that food and beverages will not be provided.

South Padre Island Workshop – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Register: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/south-padre-island-cmp-grant-workshop2026 

Port Aransas - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Patton Center
855 E Cotter Ave
Port Aransas, TX 78373
Register: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/port-aransas-cmp-grant-workshop 

League City - Thursday, April 2, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Johnnie Adolfo Civic Center 
400 W Walker St
League City, TX 77573
Register: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/leaguecity-cmp-grant-workshop 

Virtual Workshop – Wednesday, April 7, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Register: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/virtual-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.

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 14

CEPRA Coastal Resources Funding Application Guidance Document Cycle 14

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.

Applications for CEPRA are due by 5:00pm (CST) on May 1, 2025.

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 GOAESA-funded project (PSM) application. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for funding.

Go to CMP and CEPRA Application Portal

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 Internal Funding 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.

CEPRA Application

Coastal Management Program Application

CMP Financial Webinar 2018