State grantNorth Carolina
Beach & Waterfront Access Grants
Offered by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Found automatically on deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/division-coastal-management/coastal-management-beach-waterfront-access-program/beach-waterfront-access-grants. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Local governments in the 20 coastal counties and their municipalities with public trust waters.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.2026-27 cycle closed. 2027-28 cycle opens February 2027. Typical cycle: pre-application due late April, final application due late July.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management provides matching grants to local governments for projects that improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways. Eligible projects include land acquisition, construction of access facilities like boardwalks and ADA beach mats, and rehabilitation of existing public access sites. The 2026-27 cycle is closed; the 2027-28 cycle will open in February 2027.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are local governments in the 20 coastal counties and their municipalities that have public trust waters (ocean, estuarine, or riverine) within their jurisdictions.
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