Texas General Land Office Coastal Resiliency Grants

Texas General Land Office Coastal Resiliency Grants is a program from the Texas General Land Office that funds projects addressing environmental concerns and promoting economic development within the Texas coastal zone.

Through the Coastal Management Program (CMP) Cycle 32, grants are available for NOAA-funded and GOMESA-funded projects focused on habitat restoration, coastal erosion mitigation, beach stability, and related coastal resilience activities. Eligible applicants include local governments, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofits operating in Texas. Awards range from $300,000 to $3,000,000.

Applications for Cycle 32 are due June 3, 2026, with a conditional intent to fund notification expected in August 2026.

Texas Coastal Management Program Grant Application The Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is soliciting applications for projects that address environmental concerns and promote economic development within the Texas coastal zone.

The Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 32 involves a competitive application process for applicants applying for either NOAA-funded or Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funded projects. Important Submittal Dates CMP will begin accepting applications for Cycle 32 on March 1, 2026. Applications for NOAA-funded and GOMESA-funded projects will be due by 5:00 p.

m. on June 3, 2026. To be considered for funding, applications must be submitted electronically in the online application portal.

If a project is selected to move forward to development, the applicant will receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification in August 2026. The applicant will then be responsible for providing all required supporting documentation by November 11, 2026. If the applicant and CMP staff can successfully agree on a project scope, the applicant will receive a Final Funding Confirmation notice in early 2027.

CMP will host Cycle 32 workshops both in-person and virtually. Workshop attendees will be given the chance to share project ideas with CMP staff and will receive insight and advice on how to best develop a viable project concept. Identical information will be shared at all workshops.

Registration is required to attend the workshops. Registration for all workshops will close on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:00pm. Workshop registration links are shown below.

Please note that food and beverages will not be provided South Padre Island Workshop – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center South Padre Island, TX 78597 Register: https://events. ticketleap. com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/south-padre-island-cmp-grant-workshop2026 Port Aransas Workshop - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Register: https://events.

ticketleap. com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/port-aransas-cmp-grant-workshop Galveston/Houston Area Workshop - Thursday, April 2, 2026 Register: https://events. ticketleap.

com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/leaguecity-cmp-grant-workshop Virtual Workshop – Wednesday, April 7, 2026 Register: https://events. ticketleap. com/tickets/texas-coastal-management-program/virtual-cmp-grant-workshop If you have difficulty registering or have questions about the CMP application process, please contact Jessica Chappell at jessica.

chappell@glo. texas. gov or Meghan Martinez at meghan.

martinez@glo. texas. gov .

Application Submittal Instructions Step-by-step instructions for submitting NOAA and GOMESA project applications. Provides an overview of CMP project requirements, available funding, eligibility, the application process, and scoring and evaluation criteria.

CMP Cycle 32 Administrative and Financial Guidance for NOAA-Funded Projects Provides information specific to the financial and contract managing requirements for CMP NOAA-funded projects. CMP Cycle 32 Administrative and Financial Guidance for GOMESA Projects Provides information specific to the financial and contract managing requirements for CMP GOMESA Projects.

This document is required for NOAA 306A projects or construction/land acquisition GOMESA projects that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification. The attorney title opinions (ATO) must be provided by November 11, 2026. New ATOs are required each grant cycle and must be signed within a year of the submission date to the GLO.

Certificate of Consistency This document is required for NOAA 306A projects and construction/land acquisition GOMESA projects that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification. The certificate of consistency form must be provided by November 11, 2026. This document certifies that the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program.

Coastal Management Program Grantee Includes the necessary forms and instructions to assist with the contract requirements. This includes forms for reimbursement requests, budget amendments, timesheets, equipment usage, volunteer hours, and the final budget report. Sub-recipients must submit a progress report according to the terms of their contract.

Grantees expending (spending/reimbursed) federal funds totaling $750,000 or more in a fiscal year are required to submit this form. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Expense Report Form used to report use of HUB vendors on projects. PSM Reimbursement Request Required format for requesting reimbursement for expenses related to a CMP Project of Special Merit.

Grantees must submit a progress report according to the terms of their contract. This form should be used for CMP Projects of Special Merit that were awarded in Cycle 27 or later. PSM Budget Amendment Request Required format for requesting a budget amendment to a CMP Project of Special Merit.

Required format for submitted a final budget report for a CMP Project of Special Merit. Required format for submitted Performance Measures associated with a CMP Project of Special Merit.

Grant Guidance Document for CMP Cycle 30 Grant Guidance Document for CMP Cycle 29 Grant Guidance Document for CMP Cycle 28 Grant Guidance Document for CMP Cycle 27 COASTAL EROSION PLANNING RESPONSE ACT (CEPRA) Applications considered for funding include studies and projects intended to address habitat restoration, coastal erosion, mitigate the effect of coastal erosion, or maintain or enhance beach stability or width.

CEPRA Coastal Resources Funding Application Guidance Document Cycle 1 4 Provides an overview of CEPRA project requirements, the application process, general instructions for completing the Coastal Resources Funding Application and guidance on how the application will be evaluated for consideration. Applications for CEPRA are due by 5:00pm (CST) on May 1, 2025.

CMP and CEPRA Application Portal This portal must be used to apply for all CMP and CEPRA projects. This portal includes the CEPRA application, the CMP NOAA project application, and the CMP GOMESA project application. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for funding.

Go to CMP and CEPRA Application Portal GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY SECURITY ACT (GOMESA) The Texas General Land Office oversees the administration and distribution of GOMESA funds to support projects that meet GOMESA authorized uses, Coastal Management Program (CMP) or Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Program goals and objectives, and priorities identified in the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan.

GOMESA Internal Funding Guidance Provides an overview of the policies associated with the administration and distribution of GOMESA funds, describes project and submission requirements and provides information on how projects will be evaluated for GOMESA funding consideration.

Coastal Management Program Application CMP Financial Webinar 2018 If you have a question about a coastal program, find the right office in our GLO Agency Directory.