The themes of the FY 2025-2026 Cycle 28 CIG Program as adopted by the CAC are (bulleted items are provided only as examples):
Oceans and Wetlands
Maintaining or improving the quality of wetlands Conservation and restoration of wetland habitats Improved understanding of ocean and wetland habitats and functionsPublic Access and Land Conservation
Add or enhance physical access for the public to coastal water resources (i.e., rivers, wetlands, beaches) Public access planning in support of the "Outdoors Beyond Barriers" initiative Conservation of riparian habitats through acquisition Land conservation, preservation, and/or management, especially for sea level rise retreatSustainable Communities
Strengthen local capacity to implement sustainable approaches in planning and development Identification and preservation of unique community qualities, historical and cultural features, including public education of the above Design stormwater BMPs recommended by the Georgia Coastal Stormwater SupplementDisaster Resiliency and Coastal Hazards
Improve understanding of coastal hazards and potential impacts Develop, implement or incorporate adaptation and mitigation strategies/plans or policies Strengthen local capacity to implement FEMA's Community Rating SystemNature-Based Solutions
Planning & design of Nature-Based projects within the 11- coastal county area Implementation via Low-cost constructiono Actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage ecosystems in a way that addresses the needs of CRD
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-2-5-.06
O.C.G.A. §§ 12-5-323, 28-5-122.