BEACH Grant Program
Forecasted
The BEACH Grant Program funds scientific monitoring and public notification to track and reduce bacterial pollution at Alaska's recreational beaches, led by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
Funder: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards support annual monitoring and public notification; specific amounts vary by cycle and community.
Summary: Supports monitoring and public notification to protect public health from bacterial pollution at Alaska's recreational beaches.
Description
The Alaska BEACH Grant Program, managed by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), funds efforts to monitor and assess bacterial pollution (such as fecal coliform and enterococci) at Alaska’s recreational coastal beaches. The program enables local governments, tribal organizations, watershed councils, and nonprofits to implement water quality monitoring and public notification systems, reducing the risk of water-borne illness and protecting public health. The BEACH initiative is part of a broader federal effort under the BEACH Act, supporting communities in identifying, sampling, and reporting on water quality issues at beaches used for recreation.
