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 29 involves a competitive pre-proposal process followed by an invitation-only final application for those applying for traditional, NOAA-funded CMP projects. Final applications for CMP Projects of Special Merit (PSM), which will be entirely funded with Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Action (GOMESA) funds, are also being accepted.
Important Submittal Dates
The CMP and CEPRA application portal will begin accepting applications on March 1, 2023.
Pre-proposals must be received electronically by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2023.
Submission of a pre-proposal is REQUIRED for all applications proposing a NOAA-funded CMP project.
Full, final applications for CMP Projects of Special Merit are also due electronically by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2023.
If selected, applicants for NOAA-funded CMP projects will receive an invitation to submit a final application in August 2023.
By invitation-only, final applications for NOAA-funded CMP projects are due October 4, 2023.
Application Materials
- Application Submittal Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for submitting pre-proposals, PSM final applications, and by invitation-only final applications.
- CMP Cycle 29 Guidance
Provides an overview of CMP project requirements, available funding, eligibility, the application process, and scoring and evaluation criteria.
- CMP and CEPRA Workshop Presentation
The powerpoint presented by CMP and CEPRA staff at the in-person workshops in February and March 2023. The powerpoint provides a high-level overview of CMP available funding, eligibility, and funding priorities, as well as examples of past CMP projects..
- CMP Cycle 29 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 29 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 have been selected for Cycle 29 funding. Once selected for funding, the attorney title opinions (ATO) must be provided within 60 days. 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. 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
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.
Cycle 12
- CEPRA Coastal Resources Funding Application Guidance Document Cycle 12
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. - Slides from the CMP – CEPRA 2021 workshops covering the CEPRA Cycle 12 funding opportunity.
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.