Coastal Incentive Grant - Cycle 15 (2012 - 2013) Request for Proposal and Application Available.

Click here for Cycle 15 Request for Proposals.

Click here for Cycle 15 Grant Application.

Click here for Cycle 15 Grant Application Checklist.

Click here for Cycle 15 Certifications Form.

Project Evaluation Critieria

A Technical Review Committee comprised of representatives from four different groups -- the scientific/research community, local government, non-governmental organizations and one citizen at large -- score and make funding decisions for the CIG Program. All applications are scored based on the Project Evaluation Criteria.

Click here to view or download the Project Evaluation Criteria for Non-Research applications.

Click here to view or download the Project Evaluation Criteria for Research applications.

Information for Construction/Land Acquisition Projects (306A)

Applications for grants to support mall construction projects that provide access to natural resources or for acquisition of real property are accepted under this grant program Projects are limited to a total cost of $100.000. Grants of up to $50,000 may be awarded. The 1:1 match requirement applies. Applications for land acquisition or construction projects require a site visit by DNR staff prior to submission. Additional requirements for construction projects and land acquisition projects appear below.

Click here to view Section 306A Construction and Land Acquisition guidance materials. This document described the Section 306A construction and land acquisition program, eligible project activities, and contains guidance in completion of the Section 306A Checklist, the clearance letters and the title opinion or certification (see links below).

Click here to view and download the Section 306A Checklist. This form must be completed and returned with your application.

Prior to beginning construction, all 306A projects must receive clearances from the State Historic Preservation Officer and from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, each stating that the proposed construction or land acquisition project will not have a significant impact upon Historic Resources or Endangered or Threatened Species. For you convenience, form letters for requesting these clearances can be viewed and downloaded here.

Click here to view and download the forms for an Attorney Title Opinion or a Certification of Real Property Ownership. One of these must be completed and returned with your application.