Many businesses and nonprofits are closed Today Observing the National Shutdown DayJanuary 30, 2026.

Proposals for Working Waterfront Access Protection Program projects are being sought by the State of Maine.  Awards will be made from funds in the Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 budget.  There is $1.2 million available for working waterfront projects in this round according to a press release received this afternoon from the Maine Department of Resources.

“WWAPP” provides funds for properties that retain their use for commercial fishing, aquaculture and closely related activitie.  Eligible appliants for WWAPP proporals include private landowners, nonprofit land conservation organizations, counties, cities, towns and state agencies.

To apply for WWAPP funds, a project must be sponsored by DMR.  The first step toward obtaining sponorship is to submit a letter of intent by Monday, March 9, 2026 by email to Melissa Britsch, Marine Resource Management Coordinator with the Maine Coastal Program at Melissa.Britsch@maine.gov.  Applicants who are chosen must submit a completed proposal by June 29, 2026 by 5:00 pm EST.  One copy of the complete application must be subitted by email to Melissa Britsch at Melissa.Britsch@Maine.gov.  Ten hard copies of the completed application ust also be submitted by mail to:  Melissa Britsch, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04333-0022.  Proposals received after June 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm., EST will not be considered.

Potential applicants can contactd Melissa Britsch, Marine Resource Management Coordinator with the Maine Coastal Program at 207 – 215 – 6171 with any questions.