The purpose of the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program is to implement coastal erosion response projects and preferred erosion response solutions, demonstration projects, and related studies to reduce the effects of and understand the processes associated with coastal erosion as it continues to threaten public beaches, coastal natural resource areas, coastal development, public infrastructure, and public and private property. Under CEPRA, the General Land Office (GLO) expends funds to support these projects. The GLO implements projects and studies through collaboration and cost sharing partnerships with federal, state, and local governments, non-profit organizations, other entities and individuals.

CEPRA funds are appropriated by the Legislature on a two-year cycle that coincides with the Texas Legislative biennium. The funds are awarded through a competitive application process in which all applications are evaluated by the GLO’s CEPRA team. Selected projects are approved by the Land Commissioner. Projects selected for funding must comply with administrative and budgetary requirements set forth in the CEPRA rules.
This document is for use by potential project partners seeking CEPRA monies for the upcoming funding biennium. It provides an overview of the program, funding requirements, general instructions for completing the application and guidance on how the application will be evaluated.

CEPRA applications are due by Thursday May 1,  2025 at 5:00pm.