(a) An application for a grant shall be submitted to the State Coastal Conservancy for preliminary evaluation, review of adequacy, and classification as a park, beach, coastal access, or other project necessary to preserve coastal resource values.
(b) The minimum amount that may be applied for any individual project is one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(c) Every application for a grant shall comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)).