Coastal Incentive Grants
Forecasted
The Coastal Incentive Grants from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources fund research advancing coastal resource management, sustainability, and resilience in Georgia's coastal counties.
Funder: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Pre-application deadline (projected) | February 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $80,000 per project; 2-year maximum term; 1:1 non-federal match required; approximately $750,000 available program-wide annually.
Summary: Supports research, planning, and implementation projects that protect and manage Georgia’s coastal resources, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, and public access.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Coastal Incentive Grants program, administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division, is a competitive subgrant initiative funded by NOAA through the Coastal Zone Management Act. It aims to support projects that advance the goals of the Georgia Coastal Management Program across the state’s eleven coastal counties. The program funds research, planning, education/outreach, and low-cost construction or land acquisition projects focused on protecting, enhancing, and managing natural, cultural, and economic coastal resources. Priority areas include sustainable communities, oceans and wetlands, public access and land conservation, disaster resiliency, and nature-based solutions. Projects must demonstrate clear coastal management relevance, measurable outcomes, and strong potential for practical impact.
