The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking applications for its Planning and Management Grant Program.
Donor Name: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State: North Carolina
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Grant Duration: 7 months
Details:
- Project priority this grant cycle is for beach, shoreline, and water management projects:
- Beach Management Plans in accordance with 15A NCAC 07J.1200; and
- Local Ordinances Covering Estuarine and Navigable Waters.
Proposals for projects not related to the beach, shoreline, and water management topics may be submitted for non-prioritized funding consideration.
This grant program provides funding to assist local governments in the refining and implementing of plans and management strategies for their coastal resources.
Funding Information
- The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) estimates that $150,000 will be available for local planning and management projects in FY 2022-23.
- Anticipated contract period: Seven months, beginning December 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
- Maximum request: $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The 20 coastal counties and municipalities within their jurisdictions. Two or more eligible applicants may submit a joint application to carry out jointly sponsored regional projects.
Selection Criteria
In addition to evaluating proposals in accordance with the project priorities, DCM shall consider the following factors when awarding a grant:
- Project’s contribution towards meeting CRC land use planning management topics, as outlined in 15A NCAC 7B .0702(d)(2);
- Extent to which the project includes measures of environmental protection beyond Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) standards;
- Applicant’s urgency of need;
- History of applicant’s implementation of CAMA planning and management activities;
- Feasibility of successful completion of project by the applicant;
- Past experiences with this program as well as present management and administrative capabilities
- Potential applicability of the projects to other coastal area municipalities and counties; and
- Geographic distribution of applicants.
For more information, visit NCDEQ.