Galveston Bay Estuary Program Fiscal 2028 Project Proposal

The Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP) is seeking project proposals for Fiscal Year 2028. The purpose of the proposed grant is to implement the Galveston Bay Plan, a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the Galveston Bay estuary. The plan has four priority areas: Ensure Safe Human and Aquatic Life Use, Protect and Sustain Living Resources, Engage Communities, and Inform Science-based Decision Making. Proposals should address one or more of these priorities and provide a detailed description of the project, including its objectives, scope of work, timeline, budget, and expected outcomes. • The proposal should include a project summary, full project description, project urgency, and information on other plans implemented. • The proposal should also include a detailed budget, including direct and indirect costs, and a description of the project's partners and their roles. • The GBEP will review and evaluate proposals based on their relevance to the Galveston Bay Plan, their technical merit, and their potential to achieve the plan's objectives. • The GBEP anticipates awarding multiple grants, and the total amount available for funding is $2,600,000.