Indiana receives an annual allotment from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for projects to protect and restore natural, cultural and historic resources in Indiana's Lake Michigan coastal region.
Approximately $800,000 of this funding is available to local entities for projects meeting the program criteria for the 2007 grant cycle. Federal appropriations for the 2007 grant cycle are not yet set, as such all projects that receive state approval will be considered conditionally approved. If Federal Appropriations for 2007 are less than 2006, projects will receive a prorated award amount reflecting the difference in funding shortfall. The DNR Lake Michigan Coastal Program administers the Indiana Coastal Grants Program.
Coastal Grant Basics:
The Indiana Coastal Grants Program is comprised of two components: (1) Large Scale Grant Program; and (2) Small Scale Grant Program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Coastal Grant application process involves a variety of requirements lapsing over several months. Please see the following timeline to gain a better understanding of the process. Of special note this year is the introduction of the Pre-Proposal process.
Indiana Coastal Grant Timeline
Projects are required to be located in the proposed Lake Michigan Coastal Program Area, which consists of the watershed area draining into Indiana's portion of Lake Michigan. Any construction, restoration or land acquisition project must address at lease one criteria identified and listed as an Area of Particular Concern.
Coastal Program Area (pdf format)
Coastal Program Area (Shapefile)
Public Benefit:
The Coastal Zone Management Act Section 306A Guidance requires that construction and acquisition projects provide a broad based lasting public benefit.
Public Benefit Requirements (pdf)
Grant Guidance and Application:
Detailed guidance for Indiana's Coastal grant program has been developed. The guidance and application packet is available by request to coastal@dnr.in.gov or for download below.
Grant Pre-proposal Guidance Document (pdf)
Grant application *Right-click this link and select "Save As" to download.
State Technical Staff Contact List (pdf)
Nonprofit Eligibility Requirements for Non-Construction Projects
Priority Project Issues:
The Coastal Advisory Board provided recommendations concerning priority issue identification. Projects that address one or more of the issues on the compiled list will receive extra weight in the review rating process. Please see the Project Priorities Issue document for more guidance. (Note: The Priorities will be posted by August 4, 2006)
Project Priorities Guidance (pdf)
Grant Pre-proposal Deadline:
Applications will be accepted from state agencies, local agencies and other eligible parties until C.O.B. September 13, 2006.
Further Information:
Please contact the Lake Michigan Coastal Program for further information at: jorsburn@dnr.in.gov or 219.983.9912.
Current Indiana Coastal Grant Projects (use new document)
The Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Grant Program is not funding research based projects for the current funding year.