CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic

Department of Natural Resources · State of Illinois

At a glance

CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic is an open Illinois state grant opportunity from the Department of Natural Resources (State of Illinois). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicant types listed as eligible include government organizations, education organizations and nonprofit organizations. It is listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. It is funded under Assistance Listing 11.419 (Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened: Jan 30, 2026
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance)

CSFA number: 422-30-0103
Program: Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Funding sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding source description: This funding opportunity is administered by the Coastal Management Program (CMP), part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Federal funding for CMP originates through a cooperative agreement between IDNR and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
Funding restrictions: By invitation only
Award type: Non Competitive
Capital grant: No
Indirect costs allowed: Yes
Submission timeline: Rolling
Other submission requirements: Match may be required, depending on the type of project proposed. Amount of match should be discussed with CMP staff prior to submission.
Reporting: Quarterly or semi-annual progress and financial reports

Typical awards for this program (SAM.gov listing for ALN 11.419, not this notice): $795,000 to $2,300,000 (average $2,000,000)

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Government Organizations
Education Organizations
Nonprofit Organizations

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants include units of local government (e.g., municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts), universities, and non-profit organizations. Private individuals, for-profit organizations, and organizations that cannot be pre-qualified through the State of Illinois grantee portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/) are not eligible to receive grant funds. Public landowners and long-term lease holders are the only eligible applicants for on-the-ground projects such as low-cost construction or habitat restoration. For planning projects, we require a letter of commitment from the landowner if the applicant does not own the land. This is a reimbursement grant. Full documentation of all grant and match expenses is required for reimbursement. Credentials Documentation: All applicants submitting applications must be pre-qualified on the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Website (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/) in order to receive funding.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance.

Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.

Program page on the agency site ↗

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in Illinois).
Find out how to submitSee the agency's program page for the application portal or submission address. Open ↗
Prepare the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyMeg Kelly · meg.kelly@illinois.gov Open ↗
Submit while funds remainSubmit early and keep your submission confirmation.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

11.419Coastal Zone Management Administration AwardsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 11.419

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$85.5M

FY25

$84.7M

FY26

$85.7M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 11.419. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Who was funded under ALN 11.419

Historical data · not a prediction

Since October 1, 2023, 205 grant awards had funding actions under Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards, with 360 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN$9.82M
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION$9.72M
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION$9.7M
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, STATE OF LOUISIANA$9.47M
DEPARTMENT OF STATE NEW YORK$9.47M

Recipients, states, recent awards and sub-awards →Source: USAspending.gov.

Program contact (as published)

Meg Kelly
meg.kelly@illinois.gov
312-814-1405

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Government Organizations, Education Organizations and Nonprofit Organizations. It adds: “Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants include units of local government (e.g., municipalities, park districts, school districts, forest preserve districts), universities, and non-profit organizations. Private individuals, for-profit organizations, and organizations that cann…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How do I apply for “CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic”?

Applications go directly to Department of Natural Resources, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

Other open Illinois state opportunities, matched on agency, categories and wording.

OpenState of IllinoisALN 11.419