CELCP | Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
The CELCP Program has received funding every year since it was created in 2002 to acquire significant coastal and estuarine lands. Until FY 2006, projects were selected for funding through Congressional direction. In FY 2007, the program shifted to a competitive funding process. The following amounts have been appropriated for the program each year.
- FY 2002 – $15.8 million
- FY 2003 – $37.4 million
- FY 2004 – $50.6 million
- FY 2005 – $38.7 million
- FY 2006 – $38.4 million
- FY 2007 – $27.5 million
- FY 2008 - $7.9 million
Competitive Funding Opportunity for FY 2009
NOAA requested proposals to develop a prioritized list of projects ready and eligible for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2009 under the CELCP (similar to FY 2007 and FY 2008). Each eligible state or territory was able to submit up to 3 project proposals, with a maximum request of $3 million in federal funding per proposal. As of the July 23, 2008 deadline, NOAA had received a total of 54 proposals from 27 eligible states and territories requesting $79 million.
The Federal Register Notice and Full Funding Opportunity notice (below) describe the specific details and requirements for this competition and are posted here for informational purposes. Interested parties should contact the appropriate state CELCP lead for additional information on state project solicitation processes.
- Federal Register Notice
- Full Funding Opportunity Notice
- Project and Budget Templates and Project Application Checklist
Based on the results of the technical and merit reviews, NOAA will develop a ranked list of projects that are ready and eligible for funding. This list will be used to guide selection of projects within the funding amounts available. Availability of funding available is contingent upon Congressional appropriation. The FY 2009 President’s Budget request included CELCP funding at a level of $15 million.
For additional information or to provide feedback on the competitive process, please contact: Elaine Vaudreuil at (301) 713-3155 ext. 103 or Roxanne Thomas at (301) 713-3155 ext. 119.
FY 2008 Projects
For FY 2008, NOAA developed a ranked list of projects that are ready and eligible for CELCP funding. NOAA requested pre-proposals for this national competition and used the vetted list of projects to guide selection of projects within funding amounts available.
Based on availability of funding in FY 2008, NOAA was able to fund the following projects (pending completion of NOAA’s grant application and review process):
- Isinglass River Project, New Hampshire
- Chowan Swamp Acquisition, North Carolina
- Jenner Headlands, California
- Agulowak River/Wood-Tikchik State Park Project, Alaska
- Peconic Estuary/Pipes Cove, New York
NOAA also maintains a contingency list of projects in the event that a selected project cannot be completed or additional funds become available.