Funds are available for projects in areas such as coastal wetlands management and protection, natural hazards management, public access improvements, reduction of marine debris, assessment of impacts of coastal growth and development, special area management planning, regional management issues, and demonstration projects with potential to improve coastal zone management. Varies by state. Consolidated state CZM program applications are provided to NOAA in April through June. Eligibility Coastal states, including Great Lakes states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust territories of the Pacific, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Most states provide some funds to local groups and nonprofit organizations.
Assistance Provided Formula grants. Non-federal match required. Program enhancement grants. No match required.