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Coastal Community Grant Program is sponsored by Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) / Municipal Planning Assistance Program in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This competitive grant program provides funds to towns and regional organizations for projects in public access, water quality improvement, storm hazard resiliency, and marine-related economic development within Maine's coastal zone.
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Grants and RFPs | Department of Marine Resources Coastal Community Support Coastal Science and Research Federal Consistency Review Shore and Harbor Planning Grants Habitat Restoration and Tools (Maine Stream Habitat Viewer) Working Waterfront Protection Maine Coastal Program 2026-2030 Strategic Outlook Environmental Permit Review Coastal Access & Working Waterfronts MDOT/Small Harbor Improvement Program : Maine DOT's Small Harbor Improvement Program (SHIP) promotes economic development, public access, improved commercial fishing opportunities and works to preserve, and create, infrastructure at facilities in tidewater and coastal municipalities.
The SHIP program assists municipalities in improving or creating facilities, such as public wharves, piers, landings and boat ramps. There is a required 50% local share under this program. The SHIP program can provide up to $250,000 in assistance towards eligible projects.
Shore and Harbor Planning Grants Program : This program provides funding to promote sound waterfront planning, harbor management, and balanced development of shore and harbor areas to improve marine infrastructure and assure access to the shore. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for municipal and regional projects in coastal towns.
Coastal Community Planning Coastal Community Grant Program: Administered by the Municipal Planning Assistance Program in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Coastal Community Grant program provides funds to counties, municipalities, unorganized territories, tribal governments, and Regional Planning Organizations in Maine’s coastal zone for projects that build community resilience to adapt to a changing climate.
Projects can include green infrastructure; preparing communities for coastal storms and storm surge, shoreline erosion, sea level rise, and flooding; and planning for reducing water quality impacts from land use activities.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Towns and regional organizations in Maine's coastal zone. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants of up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Coastal Community Grant Program is funded by Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) / Municipal Planning Assistance Program in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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