Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 16 007
Apply for GR RDC 16 007
- The USDOT-GCR 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 05, 2016 and posted on Jan 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2016. (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 $57,125,492.00 in funding.
- 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 16 007; CFDA 21.015) is a discretionary grant program funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141) in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Trust Fund is capitalized by 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act after July 6, 2012, tied to the spill, and those amounts are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested. The RESTORE Act set up five separate funding components for distributing these funds, and this specific notice covers only one of them: the Direct Component. Just as important, it is narrowly focused on construction-related applications. If a project is non-construction, involves acquisition of real property, or is a request to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federal grant (whether construction, non-construction, or real property), applicants are directed to use the separate, more appropriate funding opportunity notice rather than this one.
In practical terms, this announcement is meant to fund on-the-ground, buildable work that advances Gulf Coast recovery and resilience goals authorized by the RESTORE Act. Eligible activities span a wide range of environmental restoration and economic recovery purposes, but they must align with the statutory list of allowable uses. Those eligible uses include restoration and protection of Gulf Coast natural resources and ecosystems (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, 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 affected by the spill; infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (explicitly including port infrastructure); and coastal flood protection and related infrastructure. The statute also allows planning assistance, administrative costs, tourism promotion (including recreational fishing), and promotion of Gulf-harvested seafood consumption. However, because this notice is specifically limited to construction activities under the Direct Component, applicants would need to ensure their proposal is truly a construction project even if it supports one of those broader categories.
Geography is a core requirement. With limited exceptions noted in the notice, eligible activities must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The description indicates exceptions for certain categories, specifically planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion, which may have flexibility beyond the region, but the general rule is that the funded work should occur in and benefit the Gulf Coast region impacted by the spill.
Eligibility for applicants under this announcement is limited to governmental entities, specifically state governments and county governments. The sponsoring agency is listed as USDOT-GCR, reflecting the federal administration of the Direct Component funding process. The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2016, and had a closing date of March 31, 2016. The listed award ceiling is $57,125,492, indicating the maximum amount available under the award structure described in the notice, while the number of expected awards is not specified in the provided source data.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is GR RDC 16 007.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 21.015.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
What funds this program?
The program is funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141) in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
How is the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund capitalized?
The Trust Fund is capitalized by 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act after July 6, 2012, tied to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. These amounts are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested.
Does this notice cover the entire RESTORE Act funding structure?
No. The RESTORE Act created five separate funding components, and this notice covers only the Direct Component.
What is the main focus of this particular funding notice?
This notice is narrowly focused on construction-related applications under the Direct Component.
Are non-construction projects eligible under this notice?
No. If a project is non-construction, applicants are directed to use a separate, more appropriate funding opportunity notice rather than this one.
Are projects involving acquisition of real property eligible under this notice?
No. Projects involving acquisition of real property are directed to a separate, more appropriate funding opportunity notice instead of this one.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used as the non-federal match for another federal grant?
No. Requests to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federal grant (whether construction, non-construction, or real property) are directed to a separate funding opportunity notice rather than this one.
What kinds of activities is this announcement intended to fund?
It is meant to fund on-the-ground, buildable work that advances Gulf Coast recovery and resilience goals authorized by the RESTORE Act, as long as the proposal is a true construction project under this notice.
What are examples of allowable uses under the RESTORE Act that could relate to construction projects?
Allowable uses listed in the description include restoration and protection of Gulf Coast natural resources and ecosystems (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands), mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources, implementation of federally approved marine/coastal/comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring), workforce development and job creation, improvements to state parks in coastal areas affected by the spill, infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (explicitly including port infrastructure), and coastal flood protection and related infrastructure.
Does the RESTORE Act allow activities that are not construction?
Yes. The statute also allows planning assistance, administrative costs, tourism promotion (including recreational fishing), and promotion of Gulf-harvested seafood consumption. However, this specific notice is limited to construction activities, so applicants would need to ensure their proposal fits the construction focus.
Where must projects be carried out?
With limited exceptions noted in the notice, eligible activities must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region.
Are there any geographic exceptions mentioned?
Yes. The description indicates exceptions for certain categories, specifically planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion, which may have flexibility beyond the Gulf Coast region. The general rule still stated is that funded work should occur in and benefit the Gulf Coast region impacted by the spill.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities: state governments and county governments.
Which federal agency is listed as the sponsor/administrator?
The sponsoring agency is listed as USDOT-GCR, reflecting the federal administration of the Direct Component funding process.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is March 31, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The listed award ceiling is $57,125,492.
How many awards were expected?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided source data.
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| Funding Opportunity |
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| RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity - Construction Apply for GR RDC 16 009 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 009 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $57,125,492 |
| RESTORE Act Direct Component - Real Property Activities Apply for GR RDC 16 006 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 006 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $57,125,492 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P16AS00015 Funding Number: P16AS00015 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Apply for P16AS00065 Funding Number: P16AS00065 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| RESTORE Act Direct Component - Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 16 010 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 010 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $57,125,492 |
| RESTORE Act Direct Component - Real Property Activities Apply for GR RDC 16 012 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 012 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $57,125,492 |
| RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity - Construction Apply for GR RDC 16 013 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 013 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $57,125,492 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P16AS00199 Funding Number: P16AS00199 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P17AS00035 Funding Number: P17AS00035 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P17AS00112 Funding Number: P17AS00112 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P17AS00340 Funding Number: P17AS00340 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Early 20th Century Land Use and Environmental Conditions on Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Apply for F17AS00257 Funding Number: F17AS00257 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P18AS00027 Funding Number: P18AS00027 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P18AS00084 Funding Number: P18AS00084 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Apply for P18AS00153 Funding Number: P18AS00153 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P18AS00286 Funding Number: P18AS00286 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P19AS00008 Funding Number: P19AS00008 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P19AS00231 Funding Number: P19AS00231 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P20AS00014 Funding Number: P20AS00014 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Round 4 Apply for P20AS00029 Funding Number: P20AS00029 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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