Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 010
Apply for GR RDC 15 010
- 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 Non federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity Construction" 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.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (GR-RDC-15-010) is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's RESTORE Act Program and specifically falls under the RESTORE Act "Direct Component." The Direct Component is one of five funding streams created by the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (the RESTORE Act), passed in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Under this law, the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund was set up in the U.S. Treasury, and 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (for penalties connected to the spill and paid after July 6, 2012) are deposited into that Trust Fund and invested. Treasury then distributes these dollars through the RESTORE Act's components using separate notices, and this particular notice is only for a narrow use of Direct Component funds.
The key point of this announcement is its purpose: it allows eligible applicants to request RESTORE Direct Component funds to serve as the non-federal share (in other words, the match) for another federal grant, but only when the underlying federally funded project involves construction activities. Many federal construction grants require a non-federal match, and this notice is designed to let Gulf Coast entities use RESTORE Direct Component dollars to satisfy that match requirement, as long as the overall project is an eligible RESTORE activity. If an applicant is seeking Direct Component support for non-construction activities, for acquisition of real property, or for using RESTORE funds as match for a different kind of federally funded activity (such as non-construction or real property acquisition), Treasury indicates that the applicant should use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity announcement rather than this one.
Eligible projects must align with the RESTORE Act's list of allowable activities. The notice lists a wide range of activities, including: restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems across the Gulf Coast (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitat, 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); supporting workforce development and job creation; improving state parks located in coastal areas impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill; building or improving infrastructure that benefits the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure); constructing coastal flood protection and related infrastructure; providing planning assistance; covering reasonable administrative costs; promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing); and promoting the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region. As a general rule, eligible activities must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain activities (specifically items described as exceptions in the text).
In terms of who can apply, the eligible applicants listed are state governments and county governments. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant funding instrument. It is associated with CFDA number 21.015, which corresponds to the RESTORE Act program. The posting and creation date were April 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2015, and an archive date of August 30, 2015, reflecting that this particular notice is from the 2015 cycle and is no longer open. The award ceiling shown for this notice is $56,292,336, and the award floor is $0, indicating Treasury could make awards of varying sizes up to that maximum depending on available funds and the specifics of eligible requests. The listing also states "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," which can be read to mean the RESTORE award itself does not impose an additional match requirement; however, the entire point of this notice is to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal share for another federal construction grant, so applicants would still be dealing with the match rules of that other federal program.
For applicants or partners needing the full announcement or experiencing access issues, the notice points to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk and provides contact details (phone numbers and the help@grantsolutions.gov email) during standard business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): GR-RDC-15-010 (RESTORE Act Direct Component)
What is funding opportunity GR-RDC-15-010?
GR-RDC-15-010 is a U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Program funding opportunity under the RESTORE Act "Direct Component." This notice is specifically focused on a narrow use of Direct Component funds: using RESTORE Direct Component dollars as the non-federal share (match) for another federal grant, when the underlying federally funded project involves construction activities.
What is the RESTORE Act and why does this funding exist?
The RESTORE Act is the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012. It was passed in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and created multiple funding streams (components) to support Gulf Coast restoration and recovery efforts.
What is the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund?
The Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund was established in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Under the RESTORE Act, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (for penalties connected to the Deepwater Horizon spill and paid after July 6, 2012) are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested. Treasury then distributes these dollars through the RESTORE Act components using separate notices.
What is the RESTORE Act "Direct Component"?
The Direct Component is one of five funding streams created by the RESTORE Act. This particular notice applies only to a specific, limited use of Direct Component funds, rather than all possible Direct Component project types.
What is the main purpose of this specific announcement?
This announcement allows eligible applicants to request RESTORE Direct Component funds to serve as the non-federal share (match) for another federal grant, but only when the underlying federally funded project involves construction activities and the overall project is an eligible RESTORE activity.
Can these RESTORE Direct Component funds be used for non-construction activities?
Not under this notice. Treasury indicates that if an applicant is seeking Direct Component support for non-construction activities, they should use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity announcement rather than this one.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used as match for acquiring real property?
No. Treasury indicates that if the request involves acquisition of real property, the applicant should use a different RESTORE funding opportunity announcement rather than this one.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used as match for a different kind of federal project (non-construction)?
No. This notice is designed for using RESTORE Direct Component funds as the non-federal share only when the underlying federally funded project involves construction activities. If the match need is tied to non-construction or real property acquisition, Treasury directs applicants to use another RESTORE announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicants listed in the opportunity are state governments and county governments.
What type of funding is this (discretionary or formula)?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 21.015, corresponding to the RESTORE Act program.
What kinds of activities are eligible under the RESTORE Act (as reflected in the notice)?
The notice lists a wide range of allowable RESTORE Act activities, including:
- Restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems across the Gulf Coast (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitat, 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)
- Supporting workforce development and job creation
- Improving state parks in coastal areas impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
- Building or improving infrastructure that benefits the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure)
- Constructing coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Providing planning assistance
- Covering reasonable administrative costs
- Promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing)
- Promoting the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region
Do eligible activities have to occur in a specific location?
Yes. As a general rule, eligible activities must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The notice mentions limited exceptions for certain activities (specifically items described as exceptions in the announcement text).
Is this notice meant to fund an entire construction project?
This notice is specifically about using RESTORE Direct Component funds as the non-federal share (match) for another federal construction grant. The applicant would be pairing RESTORE funds with another federal award, and the RESTORE funds would satisfy the non-federal share requirement for that other program (as long as the overall project is an eligible RESTORE activity).
Does the RESTORE award itself require cost sharing or a match?
The listing states "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," which indicates the RESTORE award itself does not impose an additional match requirement. However, the purpose of this notice is to use RESTORE Direct Component funds as the non-federal share for another federal construction grant, so the applicant would still need to follow the match rules of that other federal program.
What is the award ceiling for this notice?
The award ceiling shown is $56,292,336.
What is the award floor for this notice?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning awards could vary in size up to the ceiling depending on available funds and eligible requests.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date shown is April 20, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown is July 31, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity reflects a 2015 cycle notice and shows an archive date of August 30, 2015, indicating it is no longer open.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or using the application system?
The notice points to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk for assistance and provides contact details including phone numbers and the help@grantsolutions.gov email, available during standard business hours.
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