Wisconsin
Coastal Management Grants Available
We are pleased to announce that the
Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) is soliciting proposals to enhance,
preserve, protect and restore resources within the state’s coastal zone
– all counties adjacent to Lakes Superior and WCMP Grants are available for
coastal land acquisition, coastal wetland protection and habitat restoration,
nonpoint source pollution control, coastal resource and community planning, Applicants are encouraged to contact
WCMP staff early to discuss ideas for project proposals and application
requirements. When developing proposals, please pay close attention to the
following items: * Application materials
and the Request for Proposals are available on the WCMP website, http://coastal.wisconsin.gov. * There
is a non-federal cost-share requirement for all projects. Match may be in the
form of in-kind contributions. * For
acquisition, habitat restoration and construction projects, be sure to include
copies of all required permits or permit applications with the application
materials. For all projects, be sure to include copies of required
documentation and letters of support. We have scheduled four informational
workshops to discuss the grant application process and funding priorities. We
look forward to seeing you at one of these workshops. Should you have
questions, please call the WCMP at (608) 267-7982. The meeting dates and
locations are as follows: Wednesday, August 30, 2006, 1:00
p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 1:00
p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 1:00
p.m. Harbor Centre Thursday, September 21, 2006, 1:00
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