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EGLE's Michigan Coastal Management Program, 2025 Grant Funding Opportunity

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce the Michigan Coastal Management Program?s (MCMP) 2025 Grant Funding Opportunity.? The MCMP provides grant funds to assist in the development of vibrant and resilient coastal communities through the protection and restoration of our sensitive coastal resources and biologically diverse ecosystems.? The MCMP is seeking projects that protect community character and revitalize ports and harbors; plan for growth and change in our coastal communities to strengthen economies and minimize risk from coastal hazards; protect and restore healthy coastal ecosystems for public use and enjoyment; devise solutions for the nature-based solutions to slow the flow of stormwater; and create and enhance public access.?

The MCMP anticipates $1,000,000.00 to be available in grant funds.? These grant funds are made possible through the partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.

The MCMP will host two informational webinars covering application and funding requirements.

• A general overview webinar for all applicants will be conducted on October 24, 2023, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. This webinar is intended for all applicants interested in the funding opportunity and will cover general application requirements, program objectives, and funding preferences.

• An in-depth overview webinar of the detailed requirements associated with Low-cost Construction and Land Acquisition will be conducted on October 26, 2023, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. This webinar is intended for applicants seeking funding for projects proposing low-cost construction and land acquisition and will cover state and federal permitting considerations, environmental compliance, historic preservation review, project construction footprints, timing of activities, and more.

For more information, visit the MCMP?s website, Michigan.gov/CoastalManagement.? For questions about the webinars, contact Weston Hillier, Coastal Management Program Unit, Water Resources Division at 517- 230-6487 or [email protected].