2027 Proposal & Funding Process

Yes. Once you have started your proposal within the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System, you can collaborate with others on your proposal by clicking the “Select Action” box and choosing the “Delegate Access” function. Collaborators must register for an account within the system first. Collaborators may edit the proposal but do not have the ability to submit the proposal. We do not recommend that more than one user edit the proposal at the same time.

The LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System contains instructions, drop-down menus, and “Read Me” links that will guide you through the submission process and answer many of your questions. Please take some time to review all the information on the proposal screens. We strongly encourage proposers get registered in the system as soon as possible.

You can view the fields and instructions in the following document prior to beginning your proposal in the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System:

Proposal Guide By Section

Yes, the following aspects of the funding priorities and proposal requirements are different from previous funding cycles:

• Additional funding priorities, primarily related to emerging threats to the environment and natural resources, have been added to the 2027 RFP.
• The proposal now includes a section on how you plan to disseminate, present, document, or share data, results, physical collections, and other products.
• LCCMR Easement Acquisition Project Requirements have been updated to reflect recent changes in state law that provide more time for the LCCMR to review conservation easements prior to closing.
• LCCMR Guidance on Allowable Expenses has been updated to clarify the eligibility of transportation and travel expenses for non-employees and out-of-state expenses.

If you have questions about completing your proposal, please first consult the RFP and the "Read Me" links and the "Resources" menu within the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System. The RFP provides more information about project requirements, funding priorities, the proposal selection process, and other details. You should also consult the following document:

Frequently Asked Proposal and Funding Questions

If you still need further assistance or have unanswered questions, please email the LCCMR with specific questions or an explanation of any difficulties completing your proposal.

You can print out your draft proposal at any time from the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System. While viewing the proposal, click on the “Select Action” box and choose “Generate Report (Word Doc)”. You can also print the final version that you submit by following the same steps.

Staff are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to review draft proposals for completeness, clarity, and potential eligibility issues. New proposers are encouraged to schedule a draft proposal review meeting, and meetings with new proposers will be prioritized. Please be aware that LCCMR staff require at least one week to review your proposal. Meetings will not be scheduled later than March 6, 2026, and must be requested by February 27, 2026. To request a meeting, please:

1. Register within the LCCMR Proposal and Grant Management System.
2. Create your proposal and review the proposal fields, instructions, and “Read Me” links.
3. Fill in your proposal with as much information as possible (the more information, the more feedback we can provide).
4. Generate a Word Doc of your proposal (see question #7).
5. Email the LCCMR with your draft proposal attached and a short summary of the specific issues you would like to discuss, including specific questions you have. You should also include the following information in your email:
   
   - Whether your proposal includes land acquisition, capital construction, environmental education, research, or restoration.
   - If you or your organization have ever received funding from the LCCMR and ENRTF in the past.

We will schedule a meeting or provide an alternate response as needed and time allows.