Coastal Management Assistance Grant
Forecasted
The Coastal Management Assistance Grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources funds scientific research and planning to enhance and protect Ohio’s Lake Erie coastal resources.
Funder: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Pre-proposal deadline (projected) | December 2026: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$150,000 per project (federal funds); approx. $200,000–$300,000 total available annually; 1:1 non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance, protect, and improve Ohio’s Lake Erie coastal resources through planning, research, land acquisition, education, public access, and habitat restoration.
Description
The Coastal Management Assistance Grant (CMAG) program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), is a competitive annual funding opportunity designed to support projects that improve, protect, and enhance Ohio’s Lake Erie coastal resources. Projects may include water quality improvement, coastal planning, public education, land acquisition, research, increased public access, and habitat restoration. The program encourages innovative approaches to wetland protection, waterfront redevelopment, preservation of historical and cultural resources, and sustainability initiatives along the Lake Erie coast.
