Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant Program

Administering Organization

Wisconsin Department of Administration

Eligible Project Types

Capacity
Construction
Design
Engineering
Monitoring
Planning
Restoration

Funding Categories Priorities

1. Coastal Wetland Protection and Habitat Restoration
2. Nonpoint Source Pollution Control
3. Coastal Resources and Community Planning
4. Great Lakes Education
5. Public Access and Historic Preservation

Eligible Applicants

Colleges and universities
County government
Educational institutions
Municipal government
Non-profit organizations
Regional planning commissions
School districts
State agencies
Tribal governments and organizations

Range of Average Awards

$1 - $100,000

Match

Required

Match Ratio

Projects $60,000 or less: 50% federal grant funding to 50% non-federal match (1:1), Projects greater than $60,000: 40% federal grant funding to 60% non-federal match (2:3)

Geographic Region

Wisconsin Only

Geographic Parameters

Wisconsin's Lake Superior and Lake Michigan Coastal Areas

Application Cycle

Fall

Previous Due Date

November 2022

Notes

Requests over $100,000 should contact Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.

Match requirements for projects $60,000 or less:
50% federal grant funding to 50% non-federal match (1:1)

Match requirements for projects greater than $60,000:
40% federal grant funding to 60% non-federal match (2:3)

Contact

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
coastal@wisconsin.gov

More Information

https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/LocalGovtsGrants/CoastalGrants.aspx