OpportunityTitle: CZM Projects of Special Merit Competition - FY2022
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Any coastal State or Territorial CMP that has been approved by NOAA pursuant to theCoastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. &#167; 1455) is eligible under this announcement if therequirements established at 15 C.F.R. &#167; 923.121 are met. Specifically, applicants must havean approved Assessment and Strategy for the 2021-2025 assessment period that includes atleast one strategy for one or more of the priority enhancement areas identified in Section I.Bof this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). In addition to strategies that were originallyapproved as part of a State or Territory&apos;s Assessment and Strategy, approved strategies alsoinclude strategies that were added or substantially modified and approved by NOAA&apos;s Officefor Coastal Management prior to the closing date of the competition. See 15 C.F.R. &#167;923.121 for all requirements.
Description: The objective of Section 309 assistance is to encourage each State or Territory with a federally-approved coastal management program (CMP) to continually improve its program in specified areas of national importance. The intent of Projects of Special Merit (PSM) funding is to offer CMPs the opportunity to develop innovative projects that further their approved enhancement area strategies and focus on the following national enhancement area priorities: Coastal Hazards, Ocean and Great Lakes Resources, and Public Access. In order to apply for this funding opportunity, CMPs must be approved by NOAA pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. &#167;1455) and have an approved 2021-2025 Section 309 Assessment and Strategy. Additionally, CMPs can only apply for priorities for which they have a corresponding approved strategy. Coastal Zone Management Program Regulations at 15 C.F.R. Part 923 apply to this Announcement, and program policies and procedures are further implemented through the provisions in this announcement.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Kris.Wall@noaa.gov
GrantorContactText: Kris Wall, NOAA&#8217;s Office for Coastal Management, at 541-776-4303 x262, or via email at Kris.Wall@noaa.gov.