Funding Opportunities

Texas Coastal Management Program Grant Application The Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is soliciting applications for projects that address environmental concerns and promote economic development within the Texas coastal zone. The Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 32 involves a competitive application process for applicants applying for either National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funded or Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funded projects. Important Submittal Dates By invitation-only, all required supporting documentation for NOAA-funded and GOMESA-funded projects are due by November 11, 2026, at 5 pm. The Cycle 32 NOAA-funded CMP project application portal is now closed. The Cycle 32 GOMESA-funded CMP project application portal is now closed. CMP will begin accepting NOAA-funded and GOMESA-funded applications for Cycle 33 in spring 2027. If you have questions about the CMP application process, please contact Jessica McKeehan at [email protected] Application Materials Application Submittal Instructions Step-by-step instructions for submitting NOAA and GOMESA project applications. CMP Cycle 32 Guidance Provides an overview of CMP project requirements, available application process, and scoring and evaluation criteria. CMP Cycle 32 Administrative and Financial Guidance for NOAA-Funded Projects Provides information specific to the financial and contract managing requirements for CMP NOAA-funded projects. CMP Cycle 32 Administrative and Financial Guidance for GOMESA-Funded Projects Provides information specific to the financial and contract managing requirements for CMP GOMESA Projects. CMP Cycle 32 Presentation Presentation that was given by CMP staff at the 2026 in-person workshops along the Texas coast and the virtual workshop. One Page Workshop Handout Contains links to helpful resources that can be referenced during the application process, as well as tips for creating a budget for CMP funding. This handout was available at the CMP Cycle 32 in-person workshops. Funding Subpriorities Workshop Handout Lists all the CMP funding subpriorities contained in the CMP Cycle 32 Guidance Document. This handout was available at the CMP Cycle 32 in-person workshops. Attorney Title Opinion This document is required for NOAA-funded 306A projects and GOMESA-funded construction/land acquisition projects that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification for Cycle 32. The attorney title opinions (ATO) must be provided by November 11, 2026. New ATOs are required each grant cycle and must be signed within a year of the submission date to the GLO. Certificate of Consistency This document is required for NOAA-funded 306A projects and GOMESA-funded construction/land acquisition projects that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification for Cycle 32. The certificate of consistency form must be provided by November 11, 2026. This document certifies that the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program. Coastal Management Program Grantee Payment Request Workbook Includes the necessary forms and instructions to assist with the contract requirements. This includes forms for reimbursement requests, budget usage, volunteer hours, and the final budget report. Form for Progress Report Sub-recipients must submit a progress report according to the terms of their contract. Audit Reporting Form Grantees expending (spending/reimbursed) federal funds totaling $1,000,000 or more in a fiscal year are required to submit this form. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Expense Report Form used to report use of HUB vendors on projects. PSM Reimbursement Request Required format for requesting reimbursement for expenses related to a CMP Project of Special Merit. PSM Progress Report Form