In an effort to optimize the potential of coastal areas through increased access to capital, the goverment developed a program of Coastal Community Economic Empowerment (PEMP). Research conducted in the village of Parangtritis, Kretek, sub-district, Bantul regency is intended to evaluate how far the program successfully in reaching the goals. Data were collected by interview with the program manager of PEMP the staff of Marine and Fisheries Agency, the staff of assistant’s village (TPD) as informants; and 40 samples of program participants that were drawn at random.