Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 015
Apply for GR RDC 15 015
- 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 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.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (GR-RDC-15-015) is a U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Program notice under the RESTORE Act Direct Component. It draws from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Under the law, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act after July 6, 2012, tied to the spill are deposited into this Trust Fund and invested, then distributed through five different RESTORE Act components. This particular notice is narrowly focused on the Direct Component and is not a general-purpose RESTORE Act solicitation.
The key purpose of this specific announcement is to provide Direct Component RESTORE funds to cover the non-federal share (match) required by another federally funded project, but only when that other federal project involves construction activities. In other words, the RESTORE money here is meant to function as the match for a separate federal construction grant. If an applicant is seeking RESTORE funding for non-construction activities, for acquiring real property, or to serve as match for another federal award that is not construction (or that involves real property), Treasury indicated that applicants should use the other, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity notices rather than this one.
Projects supported through this match-oriented construction notice still have to fall within the RESTORE Act list of eligible activities. The eligible activity categories include: restoring and protecting Gulf Coast natural resources and ecosystems (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); 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 (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 the consumption of Gulf Coast seafood. A core geographic rule applies: eligible activities must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain items in the list.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant under CFDA 21.015 (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States). Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments. The posted and created date for the notice was August 31, 2015, with an original and current closing date of November 30, 2015, and an archive date of December 30, 2015. The maximum possible award listed (award ceiling) was $56,292,336, while the award floor was $0, indicating proposals could vary widely in size depending on the underlying federal construction project being matched and the availability of Direct Component funds. The listing also indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," which in practice aligns with the idea that the RESTORE grant itself is being used to meet a match requirement elsewhere, rather than requiring the applicant to bring an additional match to receive RESTORE funds under this notice.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directs applicants 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 standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
FAQs: GR-RDC-15-015 (Treasury RESTORE Act Program - Direct Component)
What is this funding opportunity (GR-RDC-15-015)?
This is a U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Program notice under the RESTORE Act Direct Component. It is a discretionary grant opportunity listed under CFDA 21.015 (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States).
Where does the funding come from?
The funds come from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Under the law, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act after July 6, 2012, tied to the spill are deposited into this Trust Fund, invested, and then distributed through five different RESTORE Act components.
Is this a general RESTORE Act solicitation?
No. This notice is narrowly focused on the RESTORE Act Direct Component and is not intended to be a general-purpose RESTORE Act solicitation.
What is the main purpose of this specific announcement?
The main purpose is to provide Direct Component RESTORE funds to cover the non-federal share (match) required by another federally funded project, but only when that other federal project involves construction activities.
How is the RESTORE funding intended to be used under this notice?
Under this notice, RESTORE funding is intended to function as the match for a separate federal construction grant (i.e., to cover the non-federal share required by the other federal award).
Does the other federal project have to be a construction project?
Yes. Treasury indicated this notice is meant to provide match only when the other federally funded project involves construction activities.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used for non-construction activities?
No. If an applicant is seeking RESTORE funding for non-construction activities, Treasury indicated applicants should use other, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity notices rather than this one.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used to acquire real property?
No. Treasury indicated that if an applicant is seeking RESTORE funding for acquiring real property, applicants should use other, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity notices rather than this one.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used as match for another federal award that is not construction?
No. Treasury indicated that if an applicant is seeking RESTORE funding to serve as match for another federal award that is not construction, applicants should use other RESTORE funding opportunity notices rather than this one.
What if the other federal award involves real property?
Treasury indicated that if the other federal award involves real property, applicants should use other, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity notices rather than this one.
Do projects funded through this notice still have to meet RESTORE Act eligibility rules?
Yes. Even though this notice is match-oriented, supported projects must still fall within the RESTORE Act list of eligible activities.
What types of activities are eligible under the RESTORE Act (as listed in the notice)?
The eligible activity categories listed include:
- Restoring and protecting Gulf Coast natural resources and ecosystems (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)
- 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 (including port infrastructure)
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Planning assistance
- Administrative costs
- Promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing)
- Promoting the consumption of Gulf Coast seafood
Is there a geographic requirement for where activities must take place?
Yes. A core geographic rule applies: eligible activities must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain items in the eligible activity list.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant under the RESTORE Act Program notice for the Direct Component.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 21.015 (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States).
When was this notice posted and created?
The posted and created date for the notice was August 31, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for the notice was November 30, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the notice was December 30, 2015.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum possible award listed (award ceiling) was $56,292,336.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, indicating proposals could vary widely in size depending on the underlying federal construction project being matched and the availability of Direct Component funds.
Does this notice require cost sharing or a match to receive RESTORE funds?
The listing indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No." In practice, this aligns with the purpose of this notice: the RESTORE grant is being used to meet a match requirement elsewhere, rather than requiring the applicant to provide an additional match to receive RESTORE funds under this notice.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk at help@grantsolutions.gov.
Is there phone support available for application or system help?
Yes. Phone support is available through User Support at (202) 401-5282 or (866) 577-0771 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
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