Indiana Coastal Grants Program (2008) Indiana receives an annual allotment from theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for projects to protectandrestore natural, cultural and historic resources in Indiana's Lake Michigan coastal region.
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Approximately $800,000 of this funding is available to local entities for projects meeting the program criteria for the 2008 grant cycle. Federal appropriations for the 2008 grant cycle are not yet set, as such all projects that receive state approval will be considered conditionally approved. If Federal Appropriations for 2008 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.
Small Grant Application
Small Grant Guidance Document
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.
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.
Coastal Program Area (pdf format)
Coastal Program Area (Shapefile)
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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 jorsburn@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.
Low Cost Construction: Natural Area Restoration/Enhancement
Acquisition: Contiguous Coastal Habitat
Planning/Coordination/Management: Coastal Land Use, Planning, Development
Education/Outreach: Coastal Resource Education / Training
Applied Research: Water Quality BMP Effectiveness
Emerging Issues: Great Lakes Climate Change Impacts |
Grant Pre-proposal Deadline
Applications will be accepted from state agencies, local agencies and other eligible parties until C.O.B. September 10, 2008.
Further Information
Please contact the Lake Michigan Coastal Program for further information at: jorsburn@dnr.IN.gov or 219.983.9912.
Coastal Grants
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