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Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This program funds land conservation projects proposed by state coastal zone management programs and national estuarine research reserves. It aims to protect coastal communities and habitats through the acquisition of conservation easements or fee simple purchases.
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The National Coastal Zone Management Program Chesapeake Bay – Eastern Shore, Maryland The Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program This program is authorized as part of the Coastal Zone Management Act to protect coastal lands that are ecologically important or possess other coastal conservation values, such as historic features, scenic views, or recreational opportunities.
From 2002 to 2019, the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) protected more than 110,000 acres through funds to state and local governments to purchase threatened coastal and estuarine lands or obtain conservation easements, including over 16,000 acres protected as in-kind matching contributions.
In 2022, NOAA will again solicit proposals for land conservation projects from state or territorial coastal zone management programs and national estuarine research reserves. Funding is provided via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act . Use this map to find the location and more information about CELCP sites in each state.
For more information, about NOAA’s land conservation programs, contact us . For more information about NOAA’s land conservation programs, please contact us at ocm. czm.
infrastructure@noaa. gov (for coastal zone management program inquiries) or ocm. nerrs.
infrastructure@noaa. gov (for reserves). Managing a CELCP Property See how CELCP projects in the Great Lakes are helping to advance the goals of the Coastal Zone Management Act in this new story map, “ Preserving the Pristine .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State coastal zone management programs and national estuarine research reserves. Land trusts are often partners in these projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) is funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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