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Annual Request for Proposals (Coastal Management Grant Funds) is a grant from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) State Lands Division that funds projects protecting, enhancing, and improving management of natural, cultural, and historical coastal resources in Mobile County and Baldwin County, Alabama.
Funded through federal NOAA Coastal Zone Management Act funds, the program prioritizes conservation education, ecotourism, community resilience, and sustainability. Awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 2025–September 2026). Eligible applicants are Alabama coastal communities and partner organizations whose proposals meet the purpose of at least one ACAMP focus area.
Proposals for planning, education, and outreach projects must include a public outreach component.
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ANNUAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ALABAMA COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Alabama Gazette ANNUAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ALABAMA COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AL Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources | Mar 21, 2025 0 March 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Coastal Section of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Lands Division is accepting proposals for projects to be performed in the Alabama Coastal Area (defined as Mobile County and Baldwin County) for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026).
This competitive funding opportunity is administered by State Land's Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP) utilizing federal funds currently anticipated to be provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA).
ACAMP is accepting applications through this Request for Proposals for projects that protect, enhance, and improve the management of natural, cultural, and historical coastal resources and that increase the sustainability, resiliency, and preparedness of coastal communities.
Proposals for planning and education and outreach projects must address coastal management issues related to at least one of the following focus areas: Government Coordination and Local Government Planning Coastal Hazards and Resilient Communities Coastal Habitats, Wetland Protection and Coastal Resource Stewardship Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Proposals for land acquisition and low-cost construction must be related to the following focus area: Public Access to Coastal Resources: Construction or Land Acquisition Furthering Public Access Funding is geographically limited to Mobile and Baldwin Counties by provisions of the CZMA and requires a 1:1 ratio of non-federal matching funds.
The preferred minimum funding amount is $20,000 federal funds; the preferred maximum is $50,000 federal funds. If selected, it is currently anticipated that funds will be available on or after October 1, 2025, for a period not to exceed 12 months. Visit http://www.
outdooralabama. com/coastalprograms to view the Application Guidance and download the fillable Annual Funding Application form. You can also contact Coastal Section staff at (251) 621-1216 for copies of these documents.
Coastal units of government including Mobile County, Baldwin County, and municipalities or tribal governments within Mobile and Baldwin counties Area-wide agencies, regional planning agencies, conservation districts, and port authorities Alabama state agencies whose activities affect or are affected by activities in the coastal area Alabama school districts, public colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Friday, May 9, 2025 - 5 p.
m. Proposals can be submitted by email, overnight courier, hand delivery or regular mail (however, due to recently experienced delays with regular mail, the listed alternative delivery methods are strongly suggested) to the following address: State Lands Division Coastal Section 31115 Five Rivers Boulevard Electronic submissions should be e-mailed in Portable Document Format (. pdf) to DCNR.
Coastal@dcnr. alabama. gov with ACAMP Funding Application in the subject line.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitting entity to ensure actual receipt by the State Lands Division, Coastal Section prior to this deadline. ADCNR makes no guarantee that a project proposal will be implemented.
ADCNR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or veteran status in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management, and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit http://www. outdooralabama.
com .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Alabama's coastal communities and partners. Proposals must meet the purpose of at least one focus area, including conservation education and ecotourism. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Annual Request for Proposals (Coastal Management Grant Funds) is funded by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), State Lands Division (Coastal Program). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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