Coastal Community Grant

Funding agency
Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA)
Program name
Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP)
Status
Future Rounds Anticipated
Description

The Maine Coastal Community Grant funds planning, development of regulatory and non-regulatory policies and programs, project implementation, and outreach. Funds may not be used for land acquisition or construction.

URL
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/municipalplanning/financial_assistance.shtml
Contact
Joan Walton, joan.walton@maine.gov, 207-419-8661
Additional notes

Individual applicant: $50,000

Collaborative projects (two or more eligible applicants): $75,000

Max award
$50,000
Match required
Yes
Match description
o The match requirement is 10% of total grant request. Cash and/or in-kind match are accepted but funds must be non-Federal.
Applications open
Applications close
Future rounds
Future rounds anticipated
Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants include municipalities, unorganized townships, and Tribal Governments in Maine’s Coastal Zone ( https://www.maine.gov/dmr/node/421#cz_towns), as well as coastal Regional Councils. Coastal Regional Councils may submit applications on behalf of coastal municipalities, townships, or Tribal Governments. Projects that include partnerships are strongly encouraged and collaborative projects are eligible for a higher maximum award amount.  

Geographic eligibility

Must be located in Maine's Coastal Zone: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/node/421

Project type
Climate Planning and Resilience
Infrastructure and Transportation
Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship
Project subcategory
Climate Planning
Climate Resilience
Coastal Flooding
Disaster Preparedness
Ports and Harbors
Sea Level Rise
Other (Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship)
Project stage
Planning
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Last updated: January 6, 2026