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Find similar grantsBeach and Waterfront Access Grants is sponsored by NC Dept. of Environmental Quality. This program provides matching grants to local governments for projects to improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways.
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Beach & Waterfront Access Grants | NC DEQ The Division of Coastal Management provides matching grants to local governments for projects to improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways. Information on previous grants awarded can be found on our Grants Awarded page . The 2026-27 grant cycle is now open.
Eligible applicants include local governments in the 20 coastal counties and their municipalities that have public trust waters (ocean, estuarine or riverine waters) within their jurisdictions. 2026-27 Pre-application Grant Guidance Funding for this grant cycle is contingent upon the availability of funds and approval of the State budget.
The application process has three steps: Pre-application, invitation to submit a Final Application, and grant contract approval. Local governments whose proposals are selected will be invited to submit a Final Application with more detailed project information.
Application Cycle Important Dates Applicant Webinar February 18, 2026 at 2pm - Registration Pre-application Due April 24, 2026 Final Application Due July 31, 2026 Final Applicant Notified of Funding September/October 2026 Contracts Start November/December 2026 Examples of eligible projects include the following: Land Acquisition/Easement Purchase of land for future public access facilities. Purchase of easements for public access.
Is it urgent? Request a waiver. A local government can request a waiver to purchase land to be considered for funding under a future grant application.
Acquisition Waiver (PDF) Facilities such as ADA beach access mats, dune crossovers, boardwalks, and piers that provide access to the water Support facilities such as parking areas, restrooms and other facilities. Boat Launch facilities- boat launch and ramp facilities, whether motorized or not, may be part of a project provided pedestrian access is still a major component of the project.
Nature-based features may be part of a project provided pedestrian access is still a major component of the project, with nature-based features being used to support, protect and enhance access improvements. Handicap facilities - applicants are encouraged to submit proposals designed to enhance handicap accessibility at existing facilities. Handicap facilities that exceed existing ADA requirements are encouraged.
Urban waterfront access sites - improved public access to deteriorating or underutilized urban waterfronts through reconstruction or rehabilitation. Reconstruction or relocation of existing damaged public access facilities. Primarily for sites not originally funded by this program, or for improvements to any sites at least fifteen (15) years old.
Maintenance at previously funded sites For Tier 1 communities, routine maintenance of sites previously funded under the program.
Criteria used to prioritize and select projects to receive grant assistance: Pedestrian access must be a major component of the project; Community’s history of previous assistance from this grant program; Demonstrated need for the project due to high demand and availability and adequacy of opportunities in the area; Project is identified in a local beach or waterfront access plan or certified CAMA Land Use Plan; The commitment of matching funds meets or exceeds the minimum required local match; and The community has demonstrated its ability to complete previous projects and/or has demonstrated its ability to operate and maintain previously funded facilities.
Priority will be given to: Land acquisition projects, includes donated land deemed “unbuildable” due to regulations or physical limitations; Projects whose site design exceeds ADA requirements; and The Division of Coastal Management provides technical assistance to local governments. Contact your District Planner to discuss your application or project. Access grants are paid as reimbursements of actual expenses.
DCM will reimburse only after the grantee’s required local cash match has been met. No grant funds may be dispersed prior to a grantee meeting its local cash match. Use this spreadsheet to track project expenses.
Be sure to keep a copy of all applicable invoices. Closeout Instructions (PDF) Cover Letter (Word Document) Summary of Access Grant Expenses (Excel Sheet) Grant Reimbursement Schedule (Word Document) In-kind Documentation (PDF) Land Acquisition Documentation - if applicable (PDF) Sample Deed Restriction (PDF) Beach and Waterfront Access Map
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the North Carolina grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Water Resources Development Grant Program is a competitive grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality funding water infrastructure, stream restoration, and coastal storm damage mitigation projects across the state. The program operates on an annual spring application cycle, with the current 2026 cycle closing on June 30, 2026. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities as well as organizations participating in NRCS-EQIP stream restoration projects. Award amounts are not specified in advance and vary based on project scope and available funding each cycle.
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The 205(j) Water Quality Planning Grants is a competitive grant program from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, funded by the U.S. EPA, that supports water quality management planning across North Carolina. Projects may involve identifying the nature and causes of water quality problems, developing EPA 9-Element Watershed Restoration Plans for USGS HUC units, mapping stormwater infrastructure, conducting engineering designs for stormwater best management practices, and assessing pollutant sources. Grants are exclusively available to regional Councils of Government (COGs), which may partner with public sector organizations. A match is preferred but not required. Funded projects may run up to 18 months, with funds disbursed on a quarterly reimbursement basis. The RFP is released annually in summer, with proposals due in fall. For 2025, the RFP opened July 25, 2025, with proposals due September 18, 2025.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.