The State Coastal Conservancy grants funds to local governments, nonprofits and other project partners for the acquisition of land and easements, and the development of public facilities, to implement the State's Coastal Management Program. The Conservancy has participated in the protection of more than 390,000 acres of coastal lands through acquisition of fee title and conservation easements. The Conservancy has helped restore more than 33,000 acres of habitat.

Through its projects, the Conservancy has established 200 new coastal accessways and built more than 210 miles of new trails.