The coast is where climate change shows up first – and hits hardest. Coastal Quest turns urgent coastal needs into resilient solutions.
Upcoming Project Deadline
August 1, 2026 – Special Grant. See our Funding Database for details.
New Conference Info
The CQ annual conference will be held in October of 2026.
View more info about the conference.Upcoming Webinar
The Protecting the Coast webinar series begins on August 15, 2026.
View more details about the series.The Challenge We Are Facing
With half of the global population living within 60 miles of a coast, protecting coastal areas is critical but complex—spanning ecosystems, industries, and jurisdictions. Coastal Quest carefully designs and implements solutions that benefit people and land alike.
Our Impact
Coastal needs are vast and complex, but Coastal Quest has already protected thousands of square miles of coastline in partnership with dozens of communities.
Our Work In Action
In high-risk coastal areas along the West Coast and around the world, Coastal Quest partners with communities to turn their coastal needs—like flood and fire protection, clean water, and habitat restoration—into meaningful, sustainable solutions.
See Our Projects
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Explore Our Coastal Resources
Coastal Quest has developed a range of tools and content that help coastal resilience organizations and agencies direct funding and activity toward sustainable solutions.
Coastal Funding Database
The Coastal Funding Database (CFD) offers a wide range of public and private funding to support coastal resilience programs and projects benefiting people, nature, and the climate. The CFD lists grant opportunities that support multi-benefit, nature-based solutions, including—but not limited to—conservation, restoration, and resilience at local, regional, national, and international scales.
Webinar Series
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