Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 007
Apply for GR RDC 15 007
- 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 Apr 20, 2015 and posted on Apr 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 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 $56,292,336.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 94 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-007) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141). It is funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which receives 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in connection with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Those funds are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested, and then distributed through five separate RESTORE Act components. This specific notice covers only the Direct Component and, even more narrowly, it is only for eligible construction activities. If a project is non-construction, involves acquiring real property, or is seeking funds to serve as the non-federal cost share for another federal award, applicants are directed to use the separate, appropriate RESTORE Act funding opportunity notice instead of this one.
The overall purpose of the Direct Component funding is to support activities that help restore and strengthen the Gulf Coast region environmentally and economically in ways that align with the RESTORE Act. Eligible activity types described in the notice are broad and include: restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands); mitigating damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources; implementing federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring); workforce development and job creation; improvements to or on state parks in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill; infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure); coastal flood protection and related infrastructure; planning assistance; administrative costs; promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing); and promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood. A key geographic rule is that eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with the notice indicating exceptions for certain categories (notably planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion) as stated in the underlying announcement language.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is limited to state governments and county governments. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program is listed under CFDA 21.015 (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States). The notice anticipated up to 94 awards. Individual award sizes could range from no minimum (award floor of $0) up to an award ceiling of $56,292,336, reflecting the fact that some construction projects could be very large while others could be comparatively small. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required by this notice to provide a non-federal match to receive an award (though normal budget, allowability, and program compliance requirements would still apply).
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 20, 2015, with an application deadline of July 31, 2015, and it was archived August 30, 2015. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or using the submission system, the notice points to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk (help@grantsolutions.gov) and provides phone support through User Support at (202) 401-5282 or (866) 577-0771 during business hours (8 AM to 6 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday).
FAQs: RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities (FON GR-RDC-15-007)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-007). It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141).
Which RESTORE Act component does this notice cover?
This notice covers only the RESTORE Act Direct Component, and it is limited even further to eligible construction activities under that component.
What types of projects is this notice meant for?
This notice is specifically for eligible construction activities under the Direct Component. The broader Direct Component purpose is to support activities that restore and strengthen the Gulf Coast region environmentally and economically in ways that align with the RESTORE Act.
Are non-construction projects allowed under this notice?
No. If a project is non-construction, applicants are directed to use the separate, appropriate RESTORE Act funding opportunity notice instead of this one.
Can grant funds be used to acquire real property under this notice?
No. If the project involves acquiring real property, applicants are directed to use a different, appropriate RESTORE Act funding opportunity notice rather than this construction-only notice.
Can this funding be used as the non-federal cost share (match) for another federal award?
No. If an applicant is seeking funds to serve as the non-federal cost share for another federal award, the notice instructs applicants to use a separate, appropriate RESTORE Act funding opportunity notice instead of this one.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments and county governments.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
What is the funding source for the Direct Component?
Funding comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. The Trust Fund receives 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in connection with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Those funds are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested, then distributed through five separate RESTORE Act components.
What is the purpose of the Direct Component funding?
The purpose is to support activities that help restore and strengthen the Gulf Coast region environmentally and economically in ways that align with the RESTORE Act.
What kinds of activities are generally eligible under the Direct Component (as described in the notice)?
The notice describes a broad set of eligible activity types, including:
- Restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands)
- Mitigating damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources
- Implementing federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring)
- Workforce development and job creation
- Improvements to or on state parks in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill
- Infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure)
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Planning assistance
- Administrative costs
- Promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing)
- Promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood
However, this specific notice is limited to construction activities, even though the Direct Component program descriptions are broader.
Where must activities be carried out to be eligible?
Eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The notice also indicates there are exceptions for certain categories (notably planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion), as stated in the underlying announcement language.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 21.015, titled "Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States."
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated up to 94 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The individual award floor is $0 (no minimum stated), and the award ceiling is $56,292,336.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement under this notice, meaning applicants are not required by this notice to provide a non-federal match to receive an award. The notice also notes that normal budget, allowability, and program compliance requirements still apply.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 20, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 31, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2015.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or using the submission system?
The notice points applicants to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk at help@grantsolutions.gov.
Is phone support available for technical or submission help?
Yes. The notice provides phone support through User Support at (202) 401-5282 or (866) 577-0771.
What are the support hours for the submission/help desk phone lines?
Business hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday.
How does this notice relate to other RESTORE Act funding opportunity notices?
This notice is narrowly focused on construction activities under the Direct Component. The notice explicitly directs applicants with non-construction projects, real property acquisition activities, or requests to use funds as non-federal cost share for another federal award to use a separate, appropriate RESTORE Act funding opportunity notice instead.
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