The Florida Coastal Management Program makes funds awarded under
the Coastal Zone Management Act available as pass-through grants to
state agencies, water management districts, local governments,
national estuary programs and national estuarine research reserves
for priority projects that protect coastal resources and
communities. In some cases, colleges and universities, regional
planning councils and non-profit organizations may be eligible for
grants in partnership with eligible applicants.
Coastal Partnership Initiative Grants
The Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) provides
support for innovative local coastal management projects in four program areas:
resilient communities, public access, working waterfronts, and coastal stewardship.
Certain governmental, educational, and non-profit entities may apply for grants for
community projects such as dune revegetation, citizen water quality monitoring and
waterfront revitalization.
Each year in August or September, the FCMP publishes a CPI Brochure and a Notice of Availability of
Funds in the Florida Administrative Weekly to solicit proposals from eligible local governmental,
educational, and non-profit entities. For detailed application procedures, funding eligibility, and
review procedures, see the new
CPI Application Form and
read revised Rule 62S-4, Florida
Administrative Code. Contact the FCMP Grants section with questions on submitting a
CPI application.
Grants to State Agencies and Water Management Districts
The FCMP provides grants to state agencies and water management districts for priority
needs related to implementation of the
statutory authorities
included in the federally approved FCMP. Projects should contribute to the protection,
management and enhancement of Florida’s ocean and coastal resources and achieve the policy
issues identified in the
Coastal Zone Management Act,
including: natural resource protection and management; hazard mitigation; water quality
protection; siting of major developments; public access; redevelopment of urban, cultural and
historic features; expedited governmental decision making; effective coordination with federal
agencies; effective public and local government participation; comprehensive planning and
management of living marine resources; shoreline erosion and land subsidence; and ocean
resource management.
Before October 31st each year, the FCMP publishes a Notice of Availability of Funds in the Florida
Administrative Weekly to solicit proposals from state agencies and water management districts.
Priority consideration is given to proposals that complement other state and federal ocean and
coastal resource management programs and meet or reduce unmet needs. For information on
submitting a grant application to the FCMP read revised
Rule Chapter 62S-5, FAC.
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