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 27 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

Pre-proposals must be received electronically by 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2021.

Submission of a pre-proposal is REQUIRED for all applications proposing a traditional, NOAA-funded CMP project.

Full, final applications for PSM are also due electronically by 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2021.

If selected, applicants for traditional, NOAA-funded CMP projects will receive an invitation to submit a final application in August 2021.

By invitation-only final applications for NOAA-funded CMP projects are due October 6, 2021. 

 

Application Materials

• Application Submittal Instructions
  Step-by-step instructions for submitting pre-proposals, PSM final applications and by invitation-only final applications.

• CMP Cycle 27 Guidance
  Provides an overview of CMP project requirements, available funding, eligibility, the application process, and scoring and evaluation criteria. Due to changes in the application process, potential applicants are highly encouraged to review the document in its entirety.

• Contract and Financial Requirements
  Provides information specific to the financial and contracting requirements for CMP projects.

• NOAA 306A Questionnaire
  This document is required only if applying for a 306A projects. NOAA will use the information contained in the questionnaire to complete the project’s environmental review.
  
  
• Slides from the CMP – CEPRA 2021 workshops covering the CMP Cycle 27 grant cycle
  
  
  
• Attorney Title Opinion Form
  This document is required for 306A projects. New attorney title opinions (ATO) are required each grant cycle. Past ATOs cannot be reused. ATOs on PSM are not required by the June 9th final application deadline. If selected for funding, a ATO(s) must be provided within 30 days after selection.
  
  
• Certificate of Consistency Form
  This document is required for 306A projects. This document certifies that the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program.

CMP AND CEPRA APPLICATION PORTAL

New this year, 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 application and CMP final application. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for funding.

Go To CMP and CEPRA Application Portal

Grant Projects Listing Website

The Texas General Land Office has created a user-friendly, searchable website dedicated to grant projects so you can find information about the many projects receiving funding along the Texas coast. You can search by primary funding source or choose from many filtering options.

Go To Grant Projects Listing Website

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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 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.

 

Cycle 11

• CEPRA Coastal Resources Funding Application Guidance Document
  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.
• Coastal Resources Funding Application
  Application required for Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act Program for regular or emergency funding submission. The deadline for submission of the Coastal Resources Funding Application is July 1, 2019.
• Coastal Resources Funding Application Instructional Video
  Video providing an overview of the CEPRA program, project requirements and instructions on how to complete the Coastal Resources Funding Application.
• CEPRA Structure App Guidance
  Guidance for Completing and Submitting the Structure Relocation/Demolition Expense Reimbursement Application Form
• CEPRA Structure Relocation Application
  Application required for consideration of regular or emergency relocation or demolition a structure on the public beach.

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.