Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 014
Apply for GR RDC 15 014
- 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 Aug 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 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: County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RESTORE Act Direct Component Construction Activities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-014; CFDA 21.015) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to fund construction-focused projects that support long-term recovery and revitalization along the Gulf Coast following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The money behind this program comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141). Under the law, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to the spill are deposited into the Trust Fund, invested, and then distributed through five different funding components. This particular notice is limited to the Direct Component only, and it is specifically for eligible construction activities. Applicants proposing non-construction projects, real property acquisition, or seeking funds to serve as the non-federal match for another federal award are directed to separate, corresponding Treasury notices.
The opportunity supports a broad set of eligible project types as long as they align with the RESTORE Act and fit within allowable construction activities. Eligible uses include restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitat, beaches, and coastal wetlands), mitigation of damage to fish and wildlife, and implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring). It also covers economic and community-focused efforts when tied to eligible purposes, such as workforce development and job creation, improvements to affected coastal State parks, infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure), and coastal flood protection and related infrastructure. The Act also recognizes supportive activities like planning assistance and administrative costs, as well as promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing) and promotion of consumption of Gulf Coast seafood. A key geographic rule applies: activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain categories.
Eligible applicants under this notice are state governments and county governments. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. Treasury anticipated making up to 94 awards under this opportunity, with an award ceiling listed as $56,292,336 and an award floor of $0 (meaning proposals could range widely in size depending on scope and funding availability). The opportunity was categorized as discretionary, with a grant as the funding instrument, and the activity category was listed under environment and natural resources (with an “other” category noted but not further explained).
Key dates for the original posting show it was posted on August 31, 2015, with an application deadline of November 30, 2015, and an archive date of December 30, 2015. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided support through the GrantSolutions.gov help desk, including phone numbers and the email help@grantsolutions.gov, with availability during standard weekday business hours in Eastern Time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the RESTORE Act Direct Component Construction Activities grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Treasury grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-014; CFDA 21.015) intended to fund construction-focused projects that support long-term recovery and revitalization along the Gulf Coast following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
What is the source of the funding for this program?
The funding comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141).
How is the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund funded under the RESTORE Act?
Under the law, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to the Deepwater Horizon spill are deposited into the Trust Fund, invested, and then distributed through five different funding components.
Which RESTORE Act funding component does this notice cover?
This notice is limited to the Direct Component only.
Is this opportunity limited to construction activities?
Yes. This notice is specifically for eligible construction activities.
Are non-construction projects eligible under this notice?
No. Applicants proposing non-construction projects are directed to separate, corresponding Treasury notices.
Is real property acquisition allowed under this notice?
No. Applicants proposing real property acquisition are directed to separate, corresponding Treasury notices.
Can funds from this opportunity be used as the non-federal match for another federal award?
No. Applicants seeking funds to serve as the non-federal match for another federal award are directed to separate, corresponding Treasury notices.
What types of projects are eligible as long as they fit allowable construction activities?
The opportunity supports a broad set of eligible project types as long as they align with the RESTORE Act and fit within allowable construction activities.
Does the opportunity support restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems?
Yes. Eligible uses include restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitat, beaches, and coastal wetlands.
Does the opportunity support mitigation of damage to fish and wildlife?
Yes. Mitigation of damage to fish and wildlife is listed as an eligible use.
Can funding support implementation of marine, coastal, or conservation management plans?
Yes. Eligible uses include implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plans, including fisheries monitoring.
Are economic or community-focused projects eligible?
They can be, when tied to eligible purposes. The notice describes economic and community-focused efforts when tied to eligible purposes, including workforce development and job creation.
Can the grant fund improvements to affected coastal State parks?
Yes. Improvements to affected coastal State parks are included among the eligible uses described.
Are infrastructure projects eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice includes infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure.
Does the opportunity cover coastal flood protection and related infrastructure?
Yes. Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure are included as eligible uses.
Are planning assistance and administrative costs recognized under the RESTORE Act?
Yes. The Act recognizes supportive activities like planning assistance and administrative costs.
Does the opportunity mention tourism-related activities?
Yes. The Act includes promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast region, including recreational fishing.
Does the opportunity mention promoting Gulf Coast seafood consumption?
Yes. The Act includes promotion of consumption of Gulf Coast seafood.
Where must funded activities be carried out?
A key geographic rule applies: activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain categories.
Who is eligible to apply under this notice?
Eligible applicants under this notice are state governments and county governments.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching.
How many awards did Treasury anticipate making?
Treasury anticipated making up to 94 awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $56,292,336.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount listed?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning proposals could range widely in size depending on scope and funding availability.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What program or activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was listed under environment and natural resources, with an "other" category noted but not further explained.
When was the opportunity posted?
The original posting date shown is August 31, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline shown is November 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is December 30, 2015.
What support was provided for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provided support through the GrantSolutions.gov help desk for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
How can applicants contact the GrantSolutions.gov help desk?
The notice listed the help desk email as help@grantsolutions.gov and also provided phone support through the GrantSolutions.gov help desk.
When was help desk support available?
Help desk availability was during standard weekday business hours in Eastern Time.
What are the identifying numbers for this funding opportunity?
The notice identifies the opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-014 and CFDA 21.015.
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