The Department of Administration announced it is seeking Wisconsin Coastal Management Program proposals to enhance, preserve, protect and restore resources within the state's coastal zone. Projects located in counties adjacent to Lakes Superior and Lake Michigan are eligible for the grants.
The Department of Administration's Wisconsin Coastal Management Program annually awards about $1.5 million for projects related to coastal land acquisition, wetland protection and habitat restoration, nonpoint source pollution control, coastal resources and community planning, Great Lakes education, and public access and historic preservation. Grants are awarded in a competitive process. Eligible applicants include local and tribal governments, nonprofits, academic institutions, and state agencies.
During the month of September the Coastal Management Program staff will be traveling around the state presenting workshops on the grant program.
A workshop is planned for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland.
Applicants are encouraged to contact coastal management staff to discuss ideas for project proposals and application requirements. Application materials and requests for proposals are available at http://coastal.wisconsin.gov . Applications are due Nov. 3.
