The LCP Local Assistance Grant Program provides funds to support local governments in completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCP) consistent with the California Coastal Act, with special emphasis on planning for sea level rise and climate change. Grant-funded work has included the completion of sea level rise vulnerability assessments, technical studies, economic analyses, adaptation planning and reports, public outreach and engagement, and LCP policy development. Additional program details, including eligibility information and evaluation criteria as updated in October 2021, are provided at the link below.
For more information on the grant program, please contact Brandon Quintana (Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties), Carey Batha (Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo Counties), Karen Vu (San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties), Shahar Amitay (Los Angeles and Orange County). General inquiries may be directed to LCPGrantProgram@coastal.ca.gov.
In October 2021 and November 2022, in conjunction with additional LCP Grant Program updates, the Commission approved a non-competitive grant application process by which grant proposals for up to $500,000 could be approved on a rolling basis by the Executive Director. As of October 2024, the following rolling grants have been awarded:
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | ||
| Humboldt County | $499,746 | |
| City of Arcata (Comprehensive Update) | $100,000 | |
| City of Arcata (SLRVA & CIP) | $178,000 | |
| City of Point Arena | $100,000 | |
| Mendocino County (SLRRS) | $342,736 | |
| Central Coast | ||
| City of Capitola | $450,000 | |
| City of Marina | $100,000 | |
| City of Pacific Grove | $100,000 | |
| City of Pismo Beach | $500,000 | |
| County of Santa Cruz | $780,000 | |
| City of Marina (Comprehensive LCP Update) | $497,120 | |
| City of Carmel | $500,000 | |
| City of Morro Bay | $750,000 | |
| City of Monterey | $818,600 | |
| County of Monterey (Moss Landing) | $938,960 | |
| South Central Coast | ||
| City of Santa Barbara (Airport Phase C) | $243,000 | |
| City of San Buenaventura | $499,675 | |
| South Coast | ||
| City of Seal Beach | $500,000 | |
| City of San Clemente | $1,500,000 | |
| San Diego Coast | ||
| City of National City | $100,000 | |
| City of San Diego | $499,153 | |
| Total Amount Awarded | $9,996,990 |
On November 16, 2022 the Coastal Commission awarded an eighth round of grants to support LCP updates with a focus on coastal resiliency. Three local governments were awarded grants for a total of approximately $4.5 million.
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | ||
| Mendocino County | $1,400,000 | |
| City of Fort Bragg | $898,990 | |
| Total Amount Awarded | $2,298,990 |
On March 9, 2022, the Coastal Commission awarded a seventh round of grants to support LCP updates with a focus on coastal resiliency. Seven local governments were awarded grants for a total of approximately $3.4 million.
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | ||
| City of Trinidad | $200,000 | |
| Central Coast | ||
| City of Santa Cruz | $180,100 | |
| South Central Coast | ||
| City of Santa Barbara (Airport) | $245,000 | |
| City of Santa Barbara (Monitoring) | $630,000 | |
| City of Santa Barbara (Waterfront) | $1,240,000 | |
| City of Carpinteria | $340,500 | |
| South Coast | ||
| City of San Clemente | $570,000 | |
| Total Amount Awarded | $3,405,600 |
Local Coastal Program Grant Application Period - Now Closed.
On November 13, 2019 the Coastal Commission awarded a sixth round of grant funding to support local governments in completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) consistent with the California Coastal Act, with special emphasis on planning for sea-level rise and climate change. Twelve local governments were awarded LCP grants for a total of $1,500,000, with funding provided by the California Climate Investments program, a statewide initiative funded by appropriations from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | ||
| County of Humboldt | $100,000 | |
| Central Coast | ||
| City of Morro Bay | $65,000 | |
| City of Pismo Beach | $170,000 | |
| County of San Luis Obispo | $130,000 | |
| South Central | ||
| City of Carpinteria | $190,000 | |
| County of Ventura | $130,000 | |
| South Coast | ||
| City of Malibu | $175,000 | |
| City of Avalon | $130,000 | |
| City of Huntington Beach | $200,000 | |
| City of Santa Monica | $50,000 | |
| City of Seal Beach | $50,000 | |
| City of Dana Point | $110,000 | |
| Total Amount Awarded | $1,500,000 |
On November 7, 2018 the Coastal Commission awarded a fifth round of grant funding to support local governments in completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) consistent with the California Coastal Act, with special emphasis on planning for sea-level rise and climate change. Five local governments were awarded LCP grants for a total of $750,000, with funding provided by the California Climate Investments program, a statewide initiative funded by appropriations from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | City of Arcata | $75,000 |
| North Central Coast | County of Sonoma | $175,000 |
| Central Coast | City of Santa Cruz | $200,000 |
| South Coast | ||
| City of San Clemente | $75,000 | |
| City of Manhattan Beach | $225,000 | |
| Total Amount Awarded | $750,000 |
On August 9, 2017 the Coastal Commission awarded a fourth round of grant funding to support local governments in completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) consistent with the California Coastal Act, with special emphasis on planning for sea-level rise and climate change. Seven local governments were awarded LCP grants for a total of $546,685, with funding provided by the State Coastal Conservancy.
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast | Humboldt County | $ 50,000 |
| City of Trinidad | $ 51,000 | |
| City of Fort Bragg | $ 100,000 | |
| Central Coast | City of Marina | $ 85,685 |
| City of Pismo Beach | $ 85,000 | |
| South Coast | City of Avalon | $ 75,000 |
| San Diego Coast | City of San Diego | $ 100,000 |
| Total | $ 546,685 |
On August 12, 2016 the Coastal Commission awarded a third round of grant funding to support local governments in completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) consistent with the California Coastal Act, with special emphasis on planning for sea-level rise and climate change. Fourteen local governments were awarded LCP grants for a total of $2,476,011, with funding provided by the State Coastal Conservancy.
| District | Jurisdiction | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Coast | City of Pacifica | $188,000 |
| City of Half Moon Bay | $85,000 | |
| Central Coast | City of Morro Bay | $200,000 |
| South Central Coast | City of Santa Barbara | $285,892 |
| City of Carpinteria | $150,000 | |
| County of Ventura | $225,000 | |
| South Coast | City of Santa Monica | $100,000 |
| City of Hermosa Beach | $135,899 | |
| City of Seal Beach | $200,000 | |
| City of Dana Point | $135,000 | |
| City of San Clemente | $135,000 | |
| San Diego Coast | City of Oceanside | $200,000 |
| City of Del Mar | $211,220 | |
| City of Imperial Beach | $225,000 | |
| Total | $2,476,011 |
On November 12th, 2014, the Coastal Commission voted unanimously to award $2,015,750 to 13 jurisdictions, in accordance with the staff recommendation for fiscal year 2014/2015. For more information, and a complete list of applications received, please refer to the staff report.
| Jurisdiction | Total Awarded | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Commission | OPC | Total | |
| North Coast | |||
| County of Humboldt | $35,000 | $90,000 | $125,000 |
| City of Trinidad | $80,000 | $0 | $80,000 |
| North Central Coast | |||
| City & County of San Francisco | $13,000 | $160,750 | $173,750 |
| Central Coast | |||
| City of Monterey | $35,000 | $200,000 | $235,000 |
| City of Morro Bay | $147,000 | $0 | $147,000 |
| South Central Coast | |||
| County of Santa Barbara | $8,000 | $175,000 | $183,000 |
| City of Oxnard | $40,000 | $110,000 | $150,000 |
| South Coast | |||
| City of Santa Monica | $225,000 | $0 | $225,000 |
| City of Los Angeles | $250,000 | $0 | $250,000 |
| City of Newport Beach | $67,000 | $0 | $67,000 |
| San Diego | |||
| County of San Diego | $52,000 | $0 | $52,000 |
| City of Carlsbad | $48,000 | $180,000 | $228,000 |
| City of Del Mar | $0 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Total Requested | $1,000,000 | $1,015,750 | $2,015,750 |
On January 8th, 2014, the Coastal Commission awarded $1 million in LCP Assistance grants to 11 jurisdictions (listed below), in accordance with the staff recommendation. For more information, and a complete list of applications received, please refer to the staff report.
| Jurisdiction | Total Awarded | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast | |||
| County of Humboldt | $29,000 | ||
| City of Arcata | $54,000 | ||
| North Central Coast | |||
| County of Marin | $54,000 | ||
| City of Half Moon Bay | $75,000 | ||
| Central Coast | |||
| City of Pacific Grove | $130,000 | ||
| South Central Coast | |||
| City of Goleta | $125,000 | ||
| City of Santa Barbara | $123,000 | ||
| South Coast | |||
| City of Los Angeles | $100,000 | ||
| City of Hermosa Beach | $100,000 | ||
| City of San Clemente | $90,000 | ||
| San Diego | |||
| City of Solana Beach | $120,000 | ||
| Total Awarded | $1,000,000 | ||
Invoices (Request for Funds forms) and progress reports must be submitted at least every three months, and no more frequently than monthly. Invoices must be submitted for work completed through a Request for Funds form. For details on how to submit the Request for Funds form see the Guidance documents below, or contact your LCP Grant Coordinator.
The Coastal Commission allows for review and awarding of grants on a rolling basis. Proposals may be submitted at any time using the application below. Proposals up to $500,000 will be reviewed and awarded by the Executive Director; proposals greater than $500,000 will be reviewed and awarded by the Coastal Commission. Additional program details can be found in the application document. Staff recommends coordinating with the grant coordinator for your region prior to submitting an application (see contact information above).
Click on the button below to see the status of the grant-funded LCP planning work. This information will be updated periodically. The graphic shows the major steps in the LCP planning process and indicates where grantees are in the process. Note that each grant work program differs in scope and timing, so not all projects include each of the steps highlighted here. The overall intent of this graphic is to facilitate information sharing and coordination among local governments undertaking similar efforts. Work products and project websites are linked where available.
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| Humboldt County | Final | Final | Draft | Initiated | Planned |
| Trinidad | Final | Initiated | Initiated | Planned | |
| Arcata | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned | |
| Fort Bragg | Final | Draft | Initiated | Planned | |
| Sonoma County | Draft | Planned | |||
| Marin County | Final | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned |
| San Francisco | Final | Approved | Complete | ||
| Pacifica | Final | Final | Draft | Planned | Planned |
| Half Moon Bay | Final | Certified | Certified | Complete | |
| Santa Cruz | Final | Final | Initiated | Planned | Planned |
| Marina | Final | Final | Draft | Planned | Planned |
| Monterey | Final | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned |
| Pacific Grove | Final | Final | Certified | Certified | Complete |
| County of San Luis Obispo | Planned | Planned | Planned | ||
| Morro Bay | Final | Final | Approved | Draft | Planned |
| Pismo Beach | Final | Final | Draft | Initiated | Planned |
| County of Santa Barbara | Final | Planned | Submitted | Submitted | Initiated |
| Goleta | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned | |
| Santa Barbara | Final | Draft | Approved | Complete | |
| Carpinteria | Final | Final | Draft | Initiated | Planned |
| County of Ventura | Final | Draft | Draft | Draft | Planned |
| Oxnard | Draft | Draft | Draft | Planned | Planned |
| Santa Monica | Submitted | Draft | Initiated | ||
| Los Angeles (Venice) | Final | Planned | Draft | Planned | |
| Manhattan Beach | Final | Draft | Initiated | Planned | |
| Hermosa Beach | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned | |
| Seal Beach | Final | Draft | Draft | Initiated | Planned |
| Huntington Beach | Draft | Initiated | Planned | Planned | |
| Newport Beach | Approved | Complete | |||
| Avalon | Final | Initiated | Draft | Planned | |
| Dana Point | Final | Draft | Initiated | Initiated | Planned |
| San Clemente | Final | Draft | Approved | Draft | Planned |
| County of San Diego | Final | Certified | Certified | Certified | |
| San Diego | Final | Draft | |||
| Oceanside | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned | |
| Carlsbad | Final | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned |
| Solana Beach | Certified | Planned | |||
| Del Mar | Final | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned |
| Imperial Beach | Final | Final | Draft | Draft | Planned |
