Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 16 008
The RESTORE Act Direct Component grant opportunity focuses on funding non-federal match requests for federally funded projects related to non-construction or real property activities. Established by the RESTORE Act in 2012, the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund receives 80% of civil penalties from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which is then allocated for various restoration efforts.
This particular funding announcement is specific to activities listed under the RESTORE Act, which include:
1. Restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems in the Gulf Coast. 2. Mitigating damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. 3. Implementing federally approved conservation management plans. 4. Supporting workforce development and job creation. 5. Enhancing state parks in coastal areas impacted by the oil spill. 6. Funding infrastructure projects that boost the economy or ecological resources. 7. Providing coastal flood protection and related infrastructure. 8. Offering planning assistance and covering administrative costs. 9. Promoting tourism and recreational fishing in the region. 10. Encouraging the consumption of Gulf Coast seafood.
All funded activities must take place in the Gulf Coast region, except for planning and tourism-related efforts. Applicants should ensure their proposals align with these eligible activities when seeking funding.Apply for GR RDC 16 008
- The USDOT-GCR 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.
- 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 2025.)
- 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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RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 16 005 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 005 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Employment, Labor and Training, 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-Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 16 011 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 011 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Employment, Labor and Training, 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-Non-Construction or Real Property Activities Apply for GR RDC 16 014 Funding Number: GR RDC 16 014 Agency: USDOT-GCR Category: Employment, Labor and Training, 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 - Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities Apply for GR RDC 22 002 Funding Number: GR RDC 22 002 Agency: US Department of the Treasury, 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: $110,099,450 |
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 22 001 Funding Number: GR RDC 22 001 Agency: US Department of the Treasury, 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: $110,099,450 |
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 23 049 Funding Number: GR RDC 23 049 Agency: US Department of the Treasury, 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: $110,099,450 |
RESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities Apply for GR RDC 23 050 Funding Number: GR RDC 23 050 Agency: US Department of the Treasury, 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: $110,099,450 |
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