Guide
Grant Roadmap for Living Shorelines
Compiled by Dr. Avery Chen, Director of Living Shorelines • Updated March 2025
Phase 1: Discovery & eligibility (Weeks 1–4)
- Define your shoreline reach, adjacent habitat, and target community outcomes.
- Collect three years of storm impact data to support resilience metrics.
- Engage stakeholders: harbor authority, local NGOs, and nearby property owners.
Phase 2: Align funding pathways (Weeks 5–8)
Most municipal clients pursue dual-track funding: a NOAA Transformational Habitat Restoration grant paired with FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities) funds. Flumberico packages the data in parallel to minimize rework.
| Program | Max award | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA Transformational Habitat | $12M | Living shoreline must demonstrate habitat uplift and community benefits. |
| FEMA BRIC | $50M | Design must reduce future hazard costs and include environmental co-benefits. |
| State Resilience Trusts | $5M | Varies by state; matching funds typically required at 20%. |
Phase 3: Design & documentation (Weeks 9–18)
Flumberico’s Living Shoreline Lab develops concept renderings, engineering drawings, and ecological uplift forecasts. Key deliverables include:
- Hydrodynamic modeling and sediment analysis.
- Species inventory and oyster reef suitability index.
- Stakeholder engagement plan with letters of support.
Phase 4: Submission & stewardship (Weeks 19–26)
We manage portal submissions, respond to reviewer feedback, and build an implementation roadmap with local contractors. Post-award, Flumberico offers stewardship services to guarantee grant compliance for the first 24 months.
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