CELCP | Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
The CELCP Program has received funding every year since it was created in 2002 to acquire significant coastal and estuarine lands. Until FY 2006, projects were selected for funding through Congressional direction. In FY 2007, the program shifted to a competitive funding process. The following amounts have been appropriated for the program each year.
- FY 2002 – $15.8 million
- FY 2003 – $37.4 million
- FY 2004 – $50.6 million
- FY 2005 – $38.7 million
- FY 2006 – $38.4 million
- FY 2007 – $27.5 million
- FY 2008 - $7.9 million
Competitive Funding Opportunity for FY 2009
NOAA requests proposals to develop a prioritized list of projects that are ready and eligible for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2009 under the CELCP (similar to FY 2007 and FY 2008). Each eligible state or territory may submit no more than 3 project proposals requesting a maximum of $3 million in federal funding per proposal. The deadline for submission of proposals is 11:59pm EDT on July 23, 2008.
The Federal Register Notice and Full Funding Opportunity notice (below) describe the specific details and requirements for this competition. Interested parties should contact the appropriate state CELCP lead for additional information on the state’s project solicitation process.
- Federal Register Notice
- Full Funding Opportunity Notice
- Project and Budget Templates and Project Application Checklist
NOAA will develop a prioritized list of projects that are ready and eligible for funding. Availability of funding available is contingent upon Congressional appropriation. The FY 2009 President’s Budget request included CELCP funding at a level of $15 million.
For additional information, please contact: Elaine Vaudreuil at (301) 713-3155 ext. 103
FY 2008 Projects
For FY 2008, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) developed a ranked list of projects that are ready and eligible for CELCP funding. NOAA requested pre-proposals for this national competition and used the vetted list of projects to guide selection of projects within funding amounts available.
Based on availability of CELCP funding in FY 2008, NOAA was able to select three top projects from that list that will be funded pending completion of NOAA’s grant application and review process:
- Isinglass River Project, New Hampshire
- Chowan Swamp Acquisition, North Carolina
- Jenner Headlands, California
NOAA also maintains a contingency list of projects in the event that a selected project cannot be completed or additional funds become available.