– Coastal Management Program – USEPA 2026 GLRI
🏛 Illinois Department of Natural Resources
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jul 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for projects that improve coastal planning, management, and resilience in Illinois. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations. Funding supports coastal hazard mitigation, habitat protection, education programs, and coordination efforts. Projects must align with Illinois coastal management priorities and have demonstrated community support.
Geographic scope is limited to Illinois coastal areas and Great Lakes shorelines. Applications may include planning studies, restoration projects, or public education initiatives. Cost sharing is not required.
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Program description
Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs. This funding opportunity is administered by the Coastal Management Program (CMP), part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Federal funding for CMP originates through a cooperative agreement between IDNR and the US Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office. Federal Assistance Listing: 66.469. Administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 422-30-0103).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative/description
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of support from partners
- Organizational capacity statement
- Statement of work/timeline
- Maps or diagrams (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Meg Kelly
- 📧 meg.kelly@illinois.gov
- 📞 312-814-1405
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 66.469 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$16,125,000
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$15,316,000
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$13,739,000
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$12,500,000
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$12,280,000
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$10,229,545
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$10,072,721
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$9,966,200
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$9,706,741
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$9,642,349
Top States by Funding
- MI 29 awards $128.6M
- WI 24 awards $92.5M
- OH 27 awards $71.4M
- NY 15 awards $62.5M
- MN 3 awards $23.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations with projects in Illinois coastal areas. Organizations must have relevant expertise and community partnerships.
What is the deadline and award amount?
This uses rolling acceptance (no fixed deadline). Awards range from $25,000 to $500,000 depending on project scope.
What types of projects are funded?
Coastal planning, habitat protection, hazard mitigation, restoration, coordination efforts, and education/outreach programs. All work must benefit Illinois coastal communities.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required. However, demonstrating local support strengthens competitiveness.
How competitive is this funding?
Moderately competitive. Success depends on clear alignment with coastal management goals, strong partnerships, and readiness to implement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly connect your project to coastal management priorities such as habitat protection, resilience, or hazard mitigation.
- Build strong partnerships with local government, community groups, and other agencies to show broad support.
- Provide specific, measurable outcomes rather than general goals.
- Start early if you use rolling deadlines; reviewers often prioritize early submissions.
- Demonstrate cost-effectiveness by explaining why your budget is necessary to achieve results.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lack clear connection to coastal management priorities or focus on non-coastal issues. Applications underestimate implementation timelines or fail to identify qualified project partners. Projects propose unrealistic budgets without detailed justification of expenses.
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