The 2013 Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Package is now available:

2013 Coastal Management Program Request for Proposals (WORD Document)

Detailed Project Budget (.xls)

Michigan Coastal Management Program Staff Map

The MCMP provides grant funds to our coastal communities and partners to assist in the development of vibrant and resilient coastal communities through the protection and restoration of our sensitive coastal resources and biologically diverse ecosystems.  This RFP seeks projects that further the MCMP objectives of protecting and restoring healthy coastal ecosystems, including fish and wildlife habitat; creating and enhancing public access to the Great Lakes and coastal resources; preserving historic maritime structures; revitalizing urban waterfronts; minimizing the loss of life and property in areas vulnerable to coastal hazards including erosion, floods, and rip currents; conducting research related to the potential impacts of climate change on Great Lakes coastal wetlands; conducting wind energy planning to limit impacts to wildlife, fisheries, and coastal and offshore habitats; and increasing recreational opportunities along Michigan's Great Lakes coast.  

Grants are offered on a competitive basis to eligible applicants and are made available through the MCMP from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) of 1972.

The application must be submitted in two forms:  1) Mail a hard copy or hand deliver to the address listed below.  2) An electronic copy (MS Word or text file) submitted on CD, DVD, or USB flash drive (non-returnable).  When appropriate, maps, graphics, and photographs should be submitted as PDF or similar files.  Forms should be downloaded and saved to your computer, completed, and then submitted with the other components of the grant proposal.

Complete Applications must be received no later than April 16, 2012.  Faxed submissions will not be accepted.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.

If you are interested in participating in this grant program, please submit a grant application to:

Standard Postal Service

Michigan Coastal Management Program
Office of the Great Lakes
Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30473
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7973

Delivery Service or Overnight Mail

Michigan Coastal Management Program 
Department of Environmental Quality
South Tower 6th Floor
525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Ginny Berry at 517-335-3168 or berryv@michigan.gov.