Tidelands Trust Fund Program
Forecasted
The Tidelands Trust Fund Program funds science-based projects for conserving and restoring Mississippi’s tidelands, led by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
Funder: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Deadline for Proposals, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project; awards typically support public access, restoration, and conservation projects on Mississippi’s tidelands.
Summary: Supports projects that conserve, reclaim, and enhance public access to Mississippi’s public trust tidelands and submerged lands.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Tidelands Trust Fund Program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), provides funding for projects that promote the conservation, reclamation, preservation, acquisition, education, and enhancement of public access to Mississippi’s public trust tidelands and submerged lands. Established in 1994, the program is funded by lease rentals from tidelands and submerged lands, and supports a wide range of initiatives, including marine habitat restoration, public access improvements, and stewardship activities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The program’s mission is to balance the interests of upland property owners and the general public, while advancing the protection and enhancement of the state’s coastal environments.
