Approximately $1,500,000 is available through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) to enhance and restore coastal resources within the state's coastal zone - all counties adjacent to Lakes Superior and Michigan, with their 820 miles of shoreline.

2010-2011 WCMP Grants are available for coastal wetland protection and habitat restoration, nonpoint source pollution control, coastal resource and community planning, Great Lakes education, public access and historic preservation.  See the RFP memo for a summary of the grant program. Applications were due November 2, 2009.

Applicants are encouraged to contact WCMP staff early to discuss ideas for project proposals and application requirements.  When developing proposals, please pay close attention to the following items:

• Application materials and the Request for Proposals are available on the WCMP website below.
  
• There is a cost-share requirement of non-federal funds for all projects. Matching funds may be in the form of in-kind contributions.
  
• For habitat restoration and construction projects, be sure to include copies of all required permits or permit applications and title documentation with the application materials.  For all projects, be sure to include copies of required documentation and letters of support. 

The following materials were required to apply for a 2010-11 Coastal Management Grant.

• Overview Memorandum and Workshop Schedule (PDF)
• Request for Proposals (PDF)
• Instructions (Word)
• Grant Application Form (Word)
• Grant Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Should you have questions, please call the WCMP at (608) 267-7982. If you would like to receive the grant program announcement via email please send a message with your full contact information to coastal@wisconsin.gov.