Evers announces $1.3 million in grants to Wisconsin's coastal communities

MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced $1.3 million in grants for Wisconsin's coastal communities.

The 31 grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) to be used by local, state and Tribal governments, regional planning commissions, universities and nonprofit organizations.

The funding will support projects totaling over $3.3 million.

"There's no overstating the importance of our Great Lakes and how these vital natural resources have shaped the culture and economy of our coastal communities and our state's history," said Gov. Evers.

Recipients for this year's grant were recommended by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Council, a governor-appointed citizen and governmental advisory group.

The next request for proposals will be available in August with an application deadline of early November.

A list of grant recipients can be found here .

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