CMP - Coastal Management Program - IRA Programmatic Projects (FY26)

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CMP - Coastal Management Program - IRA Programmatic Projects (FY26)

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CSFA Number

422-30-0103

CSFA Popular Name

Coastal Management Program (CMP)

Title

CMP - Coastal Management Program - IRA Programmatic Projects (FY26)

Description

Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.

Awarding Agency Name

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name

Meg Kelly

Agency Contact Phone

312-814-1405

Agency Contact Email

meg.kelly@illinois.gov

Program

Opportunity Manager

Meg Kelly

Posted Date

12/16/2025

Announcement Type

Initial Announcement

Assistance Listings Number

11.473

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/5b75366c-f8e3-426b-b300-d90d4b53c448

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Funding Sources

Federal Or Federal Pass Through

Funding Source Description

This funding opportunity is administered by the Coastal Management Program (CMP), part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Federal funding for CMP originates through a cooperative agreement between IDNR and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Funding Restrictions

By invitation only Award Information

Award Type

Non Competitive

Capital Grant

No

Indirect Costs Allowed

Yes

Indirect Cost Description

Please use your federally-negotiated indirect cost rate

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

Yes Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

Rolling

Submission Open Date

1/1/2026 9:00 AM (CST)

Allow Multiple Applications

Yes

Other Submission Requirements

Match not required Question Submission Information

Question Submission Open Date

1/1/2026 9:00 AM (CST)

Attachments Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Eligible Applicants

Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations

Applicant Eligibility Information

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants include units of local government (e.g., municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts), universities, and non-profit organizations. Private individuals, for-profit organizations, and organizations that cannot be pre-qualified through the State of Illinois grantee portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/) are not eligible to receive grant funds.

Public landowners and long-term lease holders are the only eligible applicants for on-the-ground projects such as low-cost construction or habitat restoration. For planning projects, we require a letter of commitment from the landowner if the applicant does not own the land.

This is a reimbursement grant. Full documentation of all grant and match expenses is required for reimbursement.

Credentials Documentation: All applicants submitting applications must be pre-qualified on the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Website (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/) in order to receive funding. Additional Information

Additional Information URL

https://dnr.illinois.gov/cmp/grants.html

Additional Information URL Description

https://dnr.illinois.gov/cmp/grants.html Award Administration Information

Reporting

Quarterly progress and financial reports required

State Awarding Agency Contacts

dnr.cmp@illinois.gov

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Topic areas: Circular Economy and Sustainability, Energy and Environment, Smart Cities, Public Policy and Governance, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Housing and Community Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides $50K-$350K in funding, up to $350K per award.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

CMP - Coastal Management Program - IRA Programmatic Projects (FY26) is administered by DNR (422) (DNR), listed via DNR (422).