Indiana Coastal Grants Program (2008) 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.
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Approximately $650,000 of this funding is available to local entities for projects meeting the program criteria for the 2010 grant cycle. Federal appropriations for the 2010 grant cycle are not yet set, as such all projects that receive state approval will be considered conditionally approved. If Federal Appropriations for 2010 are less than 2009, 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.
Coastal Grant Fact Sheet
Small Grant Application
Small Grant Guidance Document
Financial Report Form (doc format)
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
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
2010 Pre-proposal Guidance and Application:
2010 Pre-Proposal Guidance (pdf format)
2010 Pre-proposal Application (MS Word format)
State Technical Staff Contact List (pdf)
Nonprofit Eligibility Requirements for Non-Construction Projects
Priority Project Issues
The 2010 Funding Priorities are:
- Low Cost Construction: Public Access to Streams and Wetlands
- Acquisition: Riparian Habitat Protection
- Planning/Coordination/Management: Sustainable Land Use Planning
- Education / Outreach:Coastal Resources Youth Education Programs
- Applied Research: Coastal Resource Protection Economic Analysis
- Emerging Issues: Coastal Hydrology, Flooding, Groundwater
Further Information
Please contact the Lake Michigan Coastal Program for further information at: jorsburn@dnr.IN.gov or 219-983-9912.
Coastal Funding Overview Presentation
Grants Manual (pdf)
Report Forms (word)
Time Tracking Form (excel)
Performance Indicators Checklist (word)
Coastal Grants
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