Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 017
Apply for GR RDC 15 017
- The U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program in the employment, labor and training 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 Non Construction or Real Property 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.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RESTORE Act Direct Component grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-017) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under CFDA 21.015 as part of the federal response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It draws from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of Public Law 112-141). Under that law, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in connection with the spill are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested. Treasury then distributes these funds through five different RESTORE Act components, and this specific notice covers only one of them: the Direct Component.
This particular announcement is narrowly focused on a very specific use of RESTORE Direct Component funds: using them as the non-federal share (match) for another federally funded grant, but only when that other federal grant supports non-construction or non-real-property activities. In other words, it is not a general-purpose restoration or economic development grant by itself; it is designed to help state and county governments meet match requirements on a separate federal award, as long as the underlying activities do not involve construction or the purchase/acquisition of real property. If an applicant wanted RESTORE Direct Component funds for construction, for buying land or other real property, or to serve as match for a different federal grant that includes construction-type work, Treasury directed applicants to use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity notice.
Eligible applicants under this notice were limited to state governments and county governments. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the opportunity was categorized as discretionary. The funding activity categories listed include environment, natural resources, and employment/labor/training, with other eligible areas effectively defined by the RESTORE Act list of allowable activities. The notice lists no cost sharing or matching requirement for the RESTORE award itself, which fits the purpose of the program here because the RESTORE funding is intended to function as the match for a different federal program rather than requiring an additional match on top of that.
Allowable activities ultimately trace back to the RESTORE Act’s eligible use list. These 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; implementing federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring); workforce development and job creation; improvements to state parks located 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 consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region. A key geographic rule applies: eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain categories (specifically planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion as listed in the notice).
From a funding size perspective, the notice listed a maximum award ceiling of $56,292,336 and an award floor of $0, indicating Treasury could consider a wide range of request sizes depending on the non-federal share need and the scope of the associated federal grant being matched. The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2015, and had an original (and current) closing date of November 30, 2015, with an archive date of December 30, 2015, meaning it was a time-limited solicitation rather than an always-open program.
For practical administration, Treasury routed applicants to the full announcement through GrantSolutions, and provided help desk contact information for applicants who had trouble accessing the materials electronically (including phone numbers and the help@grantsolutions.gov email, with support hours on weekdays during Eastern Time business hours).
FAQs: RESTORE Act Direct Component (GR-RDC-15-017, CFDA 21.015)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the RESTORE Act Direct Component grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-017) issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under CFDA 21.015 as part of the federal response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Where does the funding come from?
The funding comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of Public Law 112-141). Under the law, 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in connection with the spill are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested, and Treasury distributes funds through five RESTORE Act components.
Which RESTORE Act component does this notice cover?
This notice covers only one of the RESTORE Act components: the Direct Component.
What is the specific purpose of this Direct Component announcement?
This announcement is narrowly focused on one specific use of RESTORE Direct Component funds: using them as the non-federal share (match) for another federally funded grant, but only when the other federal grant supports non-construction or non-real-property activities.
Is this a general-purpose restoration or economic development grant?
No. Based on the notice description, it is not a general-purpose restoration or economic development grant by itself. It is intended to help eligible governments meet match requirements on a separate federal award, as long as the underlying activities do not involve construction or the purchase/acquisition of real property.
Can RESTORE Direct Component funds under this notice be used for construction?
No. This specific notice is limited to using Direct Component funds as match for another federal grant that supports non-construction activities. If an applicant wanted RESTORE Direct Component funds for construction, Treasury directed applicants to use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity notice.
Can these funds be used to purchase or acquire real property?
No. The notice states this Direct Component funding use is for match only when the underlying federal grant supports non-real-property activities. Treasury directed applicants seeking funds for buying land or other real property to use a different RESTORE funding opportunity notice.
Can RESTORE Direct Component funds be used as match for another federal grant that includes construction-type work?
No. The notice specifies the match use is only allowed when the other federal grant supports non-construction or non-real-property activities. For match needs tied to construction-type work, Treasury indicated applicants should use a different RESTORE notice.
Who is eligible to apply under this notice?
Eligible applicants were limited to state governments and county governments.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is this a discretionary opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The listed funding activity categories include environment, natural resources, and employment/labor/training. Other eligible areas are effectively defined by the RESTORE Act list of allowable activities referenced in the notice.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement for the RESTORE award itself?
The notice lists no cost sharing or matching requirement for the RESTORE award itself. This fits the stated purpose here because the RESTORE funding is intended to function as the match for a different federal program rather than requiring an additional match on top of that.
What kinds of activities are allowable under the RESTORE Act eligible use list referenced in the notice?
Allowable activities trace back to the RESTORE Act eligible use list described in the notice, including:
- Restoration and protection of Gulf Coast natural resources and ecosystems (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands)
- Mitigation of 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 located 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 consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region
Are there geographic requirements for eligible activities?
Yes. A key rule in the notice is that eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted for certain categories (specifically planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion, as listed in the announcement).
What is the maximum award amount listed in the notice?
The maximum award ceiling listed is $56,292,336.
What is the minimum award amount listed in the notice?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating Treasury could consider a wide range of request sizes depending on the non-federal share need and the scope of the associated federal grant being matched.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed in the notice is November 30, 2015 (both the original and current closing date).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 30, 2015.
Was this an always-open program?
No. Based on the posted, closing, and archive dates, it was a time-limited solicitation rather than an always-open program.
Where were applicants directed to access the full announcement?
Treasury routed applicants to the full announcement through GrantSolutions.
What if an applicant had trouble accessing the materials electronically?
The notice provided GrantSolutions help desk contact information for applicants who had trouble accessing materials electronically, including the email help@grantsolutions.gov and phone support during weekday Eastern Time business hours.
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| RESTORE Act Direct Component Non Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 15 016 Funding Number: GR RDC 15 016 Agency: U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program Category: Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $56,292,336 |
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