NEW
CPI
Evaluation Committee Meetings, Dec. 15, 2009
NEW
Committee A Agenda, Dec. 15, 2009 CPI Review Meeting
NEW
Committee B Agenda, Dec. 15, 2009 CPI Review Meeting
The FCMP has revised rule
62S-4, FAC, to
improve the CPI grant application process. Please note these important changes:
- Adds a new CPI funding category called "Resilient Communities".
- Deletes the “Remarkable Coastal Places” CPI funding category.
- Increases the maximum amount of funds that may be requested to $60,000.
- Increases the minimum amount of funds that may be requested to $20,000.
- Requires completion of a
CPI Application form that includes a revised Section 306A checklist.
- Revises review procedures and criteria.
- Restricts applications from recipients that have been funded for the previous two grant cycles.
The text of revised rule 62S-4 is available at:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cmp/grants/files/62S-4.pdf. For questions
regarding the new CPI application form or the revised rule, please call the FCMP Grants
Section at (850) 245-2161.
NEW The FCMP has also developed new rule
62S-5, FAC that explains the application and
review procedures for grant applications from state agencies and water management districts.
The text of new rule 62S-5 is available at:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cmp/grants/files/62s-5.pdf.
The revised 306A Checklist must be completed for constructions activities, which includes
exotic species removal and native habitat restoration. The revised 306A Checklist is
available at:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cmp/grants/files/306a-chklist.doc.
Questions regarding new rule 62S-5, FAC, or the 306A checklist should be directed to FCMP
Grant Section staff at (850) 245-2161.
The Florida Coastal Management Program makes funds awarded under
the Coastal Zone Management Act available as pass-through grants to
state agencies, water management districts, local governments,
national estuary programs and national estuarine research reserves
for priority projects that protect coastal resources and
communities. In some cases, colleges and universities, regional
planning councils and non-profit organizations may be eligible for
grants in partnership with eligible applicants.
Coastal Partnership Initiative Grants
The Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) provides support for innovative local coastal
management projects in four program areas: resilient communities, public access, working
waterfronts, and coastal stewardship. Certain governmental, educational, and non-profit
entities may apply for grants for community projects such as dune revegetation, citizen water
quality monitoring and waterfront revitalization.
Each year in August or September, the FCMP publishes a CPI Brochure and a Notice of Availability of
Funds in the Florida Administrative Weekly to solicit proposals from eligible local governmental,
educational, and non-profit entities. For detailed application procedures, funding eligibility, and
review procedures, see the new
CPI Application Form and
read revised Rule 62S-4, Florida Administrative Code.
The Coastal Zone Management Act Section 306A Guidance and Checklist, appended to the CPI
Application, must be completed for all acquisition and construction projects including invasive
species removal and native species restoration. Contact the FCMP Grants section with questions
on submitting a CPI application.
Grants to State Agencies and Water Management Districts
The FCMP provides grants to state agencies and water management districts for priority
needs related to implementation of the
statutory authorities
included in the federally approved FCMP. Projects should contribute to the protection,
management and enhancement of Florida’s ocean and coastal resources and achieve the policy
issues identified in the
Coastal Zone Management Act,
including: natural resource protection and management; hazard mitigation; water quality
protection; siting of major developments; public access; redevelopment of urban, cultural and
historic features; expedited governmental decision making; effective coordination with federal
agencies; effective public and local government participation; comprehensive planning and
management of living marine resources; shoreline erosion and land subsidence; and ocean
resource management.
Each September, the FCMP publishes a Notice of Availability of Funds in the Florida
Administrative Weekly to solicit proposals from state agencies and water management districts.
Priority consideration is given to proposals that complement other state and federal ocean and
coastal resource management programs and meet or reduce unmet needs. For information on
submitting a grant application to the FCMP read new
Rule Chapter 62S-5, FAC. For projects that
involve construction activities, which includes exotic species removal and/or habitat
restoration, the application must include a Section
306A Checklist.
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