Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 002
Apply for GR RDC 15 002
- The U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RESTORE Act Direct Component Construction Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 21.015 Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2014 and posted on Sep 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $56,094,801.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-002) was a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under CFDA 21.015. It draws from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141) and is funded by 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The central purpose is to invest those penalty dollars back into the long-term recovery of the Gulf Coast by supporting projects that restore ecosystems, strengthen local economies, and improve resilience in areas affected by the spill.
This specific notice covered only the RESTORE Act "Direct Component" and, within that component, it was limited to applications proposing eligible construction activities. In other words, it was not a general RESTORE Act funding notice for every type of project. If an applicant wanted support for non-construction work, the acquisition of real property, or funds intended to be used as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant (whether the underlying project was construction, non-construction, or real property), Treasury directed applicants to use the separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement for those categories.
Eligible projects had to fall within the list of activities authorized by the RESTORE Act, which is broad but still defined. Fundable purposes included restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitat, beaches, and coastal wetlands); mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources; implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring); workforce development and job creation; improvements to state parks in coastal areas impacted by the spill; infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure); coastal flood protection and related infrastructure; planning assistance; administrative costs; promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast (including recreational fishing); and promotion of consumption of Gulf-harvested seafood. A key geographic rule applied: activities generally needed to be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with the notice indicating exceptions for planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion.
The eligible applicants for this opportunity were limited to state governments and county governments, reflecting the Direct Component structure that routes funds to Gulf Coast jurisdictions. The notice listed no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling was $56,094,801, with a stated award floor of $0, signaling that award sizes could vary widely depending on project scope and available funds. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2014, and closed on March 31, 2015, with an archive date of April 30, 2015.
For support accessing the full announcement electronically, the listing provided GrantSolutions.gov help desk contact information (help@grantsolutions.gov; phone support available weekdays during Eastern Time business hours).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the RESTORE Act Direct Component, limited specifically to applications proposing eligible construction activities. The Funding Opportunity Number was GR-RDC-15-002, and it was listed under CFDA 21.015.
Who administered this grant program?
The program was administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Where did the funding come from?
Funding came from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141). The Trust Fund is financed by 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
What was the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose was to invest penalty dollars back into the long-term recovery of the Gulf Coast by supporting projects that restore ecosystems, strengthen local economies, and improve resilience in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Was this a general RESTORE Act funding opportunity for all project types?
No. This notice covered only the RESTORE Act Direct Component and, within that component, it was limited to applications proposing eligible construction activities.
What if an applicant wanted funding for non-construction work?
Treasury directed applicants seeking support for non-construction work to use a separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement for that category rather than this construction-only notice.
Could this funding be used to acquire real property?
No. If an applicant wanted support for the acquisition of real property, Treasury directed applicants to use a separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement specific to that category.
Could these funds be used as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant?
No. If an applicant wanted funds intended to be used as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant (whether the underlying project involved construction, non-construction, or real property), Treasury directed applicants to use a separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement for those categories.
What types of projects or activities were eligible under the RESTORE Act (as described in the notice)?
Eligible activities had to fall within the list authorized by the RESTORE Act. Fundable purposes included:
- Restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitat, beaches, and coastal wetlands)
- Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources
- Implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring)
- Workforce development and job creation
- Improvements to state parks in coastal areas impacted by the spill
- Infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure)
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Planning assistance
- Administrative costs
- Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast (including recreational fishing)
- Promotion of consumption of Gulf-harvested seafood
Did projects have to be construction activities to apply under this notice?
Yes. This specific notice was limited to applications proposing eligible construction activities within the RESTORE Act Direct Component.
Were there geographic requirements for where activities had to take place?
Yes. Activities generally needed to be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The notice indicated exceptions for planning assistance and for promotion of consumption of Gulf-harvested seafood.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants for this opportunity were limited to state governments and county governments, reflecting the Direct Component structure that routes funds to Gulf Coast jurisdictions.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice listed no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The stated award ceiling was $56,094,801. The stated award floor was $0, indicating award sizes could vary widely depending on project scope and available funds.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2014, and it closed on March 31, 2015.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The listing provided an archive date of April 30, 2015, indicating the opportunity was archived after the closing date.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Support was available through the GrantSolutions.gov help desk at help@grantsolutions.gov. Phone support was also available on weekdays during Eastern Time business hours.
What identifiers are associated with this funding opportunity?
The notice identified the Funding Opportunity Number as GR-RDC-15-002 and the CFDA program number as 21.015.
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