In Louisiana, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is accepting proposals for the FY 2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund until October 18, 2019.
This year, the Partnership Fund has dedicated $1,000,000 in matching funds for projects addressing coastal conservation and restoration needs. This funding will allow the State, through CPRA, to explore private/public partnership opportunities such as grants and donations to support the implementation of high-priority projects and the advancement of coastal restoration goals.
Proposals should include a brief description of the project purpose, features, conceptual design, a map of the project area, and a summary of how it meets the selection criteria listed below. Proposals should be no more than two pages in length (i.e., one page description and one page map).
Project Selection Criteria
Projects will be evaluated and prioritized based on the following criteria:
- Consistency with the objectives of the 2017 State Master Plan;
- Acreage conserved/restored;
- Synergy with other conservation/restoration efforts;
- Project constructability; and,
- Matching funds.
A selection committee made up of CPRA scientists and engineers will review and evaluate each proposed project based on the criteria listed above. Projects selected for funding will be notified by November 18, 2019. Any questions can be directed to Kent Bollfrass (see below).
Submit proposals by October 18, 2019 via mail, email, or fax to:
Kent Bollfrass
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
phone: (225) 342‐4733
kent.bollfrass@la.gov
Kellyn LaCour-Conant
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
phone: (225) 342‐4467
kellyn.lacour@la.gov
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