The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) supports the management, protection and restoration of Wisconsin's coastal resources, and increases public access to the Great Lakes. Projects must be located in one or more Wisconsin counties adjacent to Lake Superior or Lake Michigan.
WCMP Grants are available in five categories:
Priority will be given to applicants achieving any of the following objectives:
Applicants are highly encouraged to contact WCMP staff early to discuss ideas for project proposals and application requirements.
Additional information on these five categories, including eligible activities, can be viewed on pages 3-4 of the 2021 Program Guidance here: https://doa.wi.gov/DIR/Coastal_RFP-2021-22_Revised.pdf
Applications were to be submitted by November 2, 2020. Similar deadlines are anticipated annually. 2022-2023 Request for Proposals will be announced in August of 2021.
In FY 2021, up to $1,500,000 was available in funding. Award amounts vary based on program area. Projects totaling $60,000 or less require a 50% match. Projects with a total budget larger than $60,000 require a 60% match. Applicants requesting more than $100,000 should contact the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to discuss their proposal. The project period is 12 months.