The Land for Maine's Future (LMF) Board is seeking proposals for Working Waterfront Access Protection Program (WWAPP) projects. The Board will make awards up to approximately $2 million from Land for Maine's Future (LMF) bond funds.

The Maine Working Waterfront Access Protection Program provides funds to protect and secure commercial fishing access in Maine. WWAPP requires future development of funded property retain its use for commercial fishing and closely related activities.

A copy of the Working Waterfront Access Protection Program (WWAPP) workbook, which includes all information necessary to apply for LMF funds, can be obtained online at: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/

Eligible applicants for WWAPP proposals include private individuals, and business entities, non-profit land conservation organizations, counties, cities, towns and state agencies. Contact Matthew Nixon, Maine Coastal Program deputy director, 207-287-1491 with any questions.

To apply for WWAPP funds, a project MUST be sponsored by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). In order to receive a sponsorship, applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent (LOI) by Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Details on the LOI can be found in the WWAPP Workbook located at the link above.

WWAPP proposals must be submitted to Matthew Nixon at the Maine Coastal Program, ME DMR, 21 SHS, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusts, ME 04333-0022 by March 22, 2019 at 5 p.m. EST. Proposals received after this day and time will not be considered.