The Coastal Fund has three funding cycles each year for both major and minor funding applications. Applications must be submitted via our online application system by 8pm on the stated deadline.

Fall 2025 Funding Cycle

Major (over $1000) Application due date: October 3, 2025, 8pm
Minor ($1000 or less) Application due date: November 7, 2025, 8pm
Application Review: October – December 2025
Project timeline: January to December 2026
Approval notice mid December 2025
Funding available January 2026

Winter 2026 Funding Cycle

Major (over $1000) Application due date: January 9, 2026, 8pm
Minor ($1000 or less) Application due date: February 13, 2026, 8pm
Application Review: January – March 2026
Project timeline: April 2026 to March 2027
Approval notice late March 2026
Funding available April 2026

Spring 2026 Funding Cycle

Major (over $1000) Application due date: April 3, 2026, 8pm
Minor ($1000 or less) Application due date: May 8, 2026, 8pm
Application Review: March – June 2025
Project timeline: July 2026 to June 2027
Approval notice mid June 2026
Funding available July 2026