CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 26 Programmatic

The Illinois Coastal Management Program (CMP), administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in partnership with NOAA, is offering a non‑competitive, reimbursement‑based grant to support coastal‑related projects. Eligible applicants include local government units, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Funding may be used for coastal planning, coordination, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, education, and outreach. Projects may require a match, and all applicants must be pre‑qualified through the State of Illinois grant portal. Indirect costs are allowed up to the federally‑negotiated rate. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and multiple applications are permitted. • Eligible entities: municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts, universities, nonprofits. • Focus areas: coastal planning, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, education/outreach. • Funding source: Federal (NOAA) via cooperative agreement, administered by CMP. • Grant type: Non‑competitive, reimbursement, indirect costs allowed. • Match may be required; discuss with CMP staff before submitting. • Must be pre‑qualified on the GATA portal. • Reporting: Quarterly or semi‑annual progress and financial reports.