Open Applications for Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund Announced by Louisiana CPRA

Louisiana – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced on July 20, 2022, that it is accepting proposals for the FY 2023 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund, which has set aside up to $1 million in matching funds for projects addressing coastal conservation and restoration needs.

The funding will enable CPRA to investigate public-private partnership opportunities, such as grants and donations, to help fund the implementation of high-priority projects that will advance coastal restoration goals.

A brief description of the project’s purpose, features, and conceptual design, as well as a map of the project area and a summary of how it meets the selection criteria listed below, should be included in proposals. Proposals must be no more than two pages long, including the one-page project map, and must be submitted by October 21, 2022.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate and prioritize projects:

1. Consistency with the objectives of the 2017 State Master Plan
2. Acreage conserved/restored
3. Synergy with other conservation and restoration efforts
4. Project constructability
5. Matching funds

A committee of CPRA scientists and engineers will review and evaluate each proposed project based on the criteria listed. Projects that have been selected for funding will be notified by November 18, 2022. Kent Bollfrass can be reached at 225-342-4733 or [email protected] with any questions.

Proposals should be mailed or emailed by October 21, 2022, to:

Kent Bollfrass
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

[email protected]