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 Awbrey Yost (Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo counties), Brittney Cozzolino (Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Orange counties), Karen Vu (Santa Barbara and Ventura counties), Mary Matella (Los Angeles and San Diego counties). General inquiries may be directed to LCPGrantProgram@coastal.ca.gov
The application period for the 8th round of competitive grants has now closed. Information about future rounds of competitive grants will be provided here and through our LCP Grants mailing list, likely in early 2023.
The Coastal Commission allows for review and awarding of targeted grants of up to $500,000 on a non-competitive, rolling basis. Proposals may be submitted at any time using the application below. Additional program details can be found in the application document. Staff recommends coordinating with the grant manager for your region prior to submitting an application.
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.
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. A quarterly status report from September 2021 is available here.
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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 |
