Galveston Bay Estuary Program FY 2027 Project Proposals

The Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP), a program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is soliciting competitive grant proposals for Fiscal Year 2027 to implement The Galveston Bay Plan, 2nd Edition. This procurement seeks projects addressing four critical priority areas: ensuring safe human and aquatic life use, protecting and sustaining living resources, engaging communities, and informing science-based decision making. Eligible projects must focus on specific subcommittee priorities including habitat acquisition, watershed management, public health outreach, conservation efforts, and environmental monitoring. Proposals are due by July 15, 2025, with project implementation scheduled to begin no earlier than September 1, 2026, and conclude no later than May 31, 2029. Evaluation will likely emphasize alignment with GBEP's strategic plan, potential environmental impact, and comprehensive approach to regional ecological management.

The grant opportunity is open to a diverse range of eligible recipients, including federal, state, and local government entities, councils of government, public schools and universities, and nonprofit organizations. No matching funds are required, and selected projects will be reimbursed for allowable costs on a cost-reimbursement basis. While no specific total funding amount is explicitly stated, GBEP anticipates awarding funds to multiple proposals that best implement the Galveston Bay Plan. The program does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but seeks a comprehensive and inclusive approach to environmental conservation. The grant represents a flexible funding mechanism designed to support strategic environmental initiatives in the Galveston Bay region, with an emphasis on collaborative and impactful project implementation.