Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 003
Apply for GR RDC 15 003
- 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 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 Sep 15, 2014 and posted on Sep 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 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 $56,094,801.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RESTORE Act Direct Component Real Property Activities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-003) is a U.S. Department of the Treasury 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). The Trust Fund is financed by 80 percent of civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that are tied to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Treasury distributes these funds through five RESTORE Act components, and this specific notice is limited to the Direct Component and, even more narrowly, to projects that qualify as eligible real property activities. In other words, it is not a catch-all RESTORE funding notice; it is meant for applicants whose proposed work centers on real property-related actions that fall within the Direct Component rules. For projects that are primarily non-construction activities, construction activities, or requests to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federal award (whether construction, non-construction, or real property), applicants are directed to use the separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcements instead of this one.
The program’s purpose is to support activities that help the Gulf Coast region recover environmentally and economically in ways authorized by the RESTORE Act. The eligible activity categories listed in the notice cover a broad range of restoration and regional recovery goals, including: restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, 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 or on affected coastal state parks; infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure); coastal flood protection and related infrastructure; planning assistance; administrative costs; promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing); and promotion of consumption of Gulf Coast-harvested seafood. A key geographic rule applies: eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with the notice indicating exceptions for certain categories (specifically planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion, as stated in the announcement).
Eligibility under this funding notice is limited to state governments and county governments. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 21.015 (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States). The posted and creation date is September 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 31, 2015, and an archive date of April 30, 2015. The award ceiling listed is $56,094,801 and the award floor is $0, and the notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
For applicant support related to accessing the full announcement or using the electronic system, the notice points to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk (help@grantsolutions.gov) and provides phone numbers (202-401-5282 or 866-577-0771) with hours noted as Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time.
FAQs: RESTORE Act Direct Component Real Property Activities (FON GR-RDC-15-003)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the RESTORE Act Direct Component Real Property Activities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number GR-RDC-15-003), a U.S. Department of the Treasury discretionary grant program funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund.
Who funds the program and where does the money come from?
The program is funded through the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141). The Trust Fund is financed by 80 percent of civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that are tied to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Which RESTORE Act component does this notice cover?
This notice is limited to the Direct Component of RESTORE Act funding, and it is further limited to projects that qualify as eligible real property activities under the Direct Component rules.
Is this a general RESTORE Act funding announcement for any type of project?
No. This is not a catch-all RESTORE funding notice. It is specifically intended for applicants proposing real property-related activities that fit within the Direct Component requirements.
What types of projects should NOT be submitted under this particular notice?
The notice directs applicants with projects that are primarily non-construction activities, construction activities, or requests to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federal award (construction, non-construction, or real property) to apply under separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcements rather than this one.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support activities that help the Gulf Coast region recover environmentally and economically in ways authorized by the RESTORE Act.
What kinds of activities are eligible under the notice?
The notice lists eligible activity categories that include:
- Restoring and protecting natural resources and ecosystems (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, 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 or on affected coastal state parks
- Infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure)
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Planning assistance
- Administrative costs
- Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing)
- Promotion of consumption of Gulf Coast-harvested seafood
Does this notice require that projects be related to real property?
Yes. This particular funding opportunity is narrowly focused on projects that qualify as eligible real property activities under the Direct Component rules.
Where must eligible activities take place?
Eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The notice indicates there are exceptions for certain categories, specifically planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion (as stated in the announcement).
Are there any exceptions to the Gulf Coast region location requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates exceptions for certain categories, specifically planning assistance and promotion of consumption of Gulf Coast-harvested seafood, as stated in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility under this funding notice is limited to state governments and county governments.
Can cities, nonprofits, universities, or private organizations apply directly under this notice?
Based on the notice, eligibility is limited to state governments and county governments. Other entity types are not listed as eligible applicants under this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 21.015, titled "Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States."
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and creation date is September 15, 2014. The original and current closing date is March 31, 2015. The archive date is April 30, 2015.
Is the opportunity still open?
The notice lists a closing date of March 31, 2015 and an archive date of April 30, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer active under the dates provided.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $56,094,801.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor listed in the notice is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What should applicants do if their intent is to use RESTORE funds as non-federal match for another federal award?
The notice states that if an applicant is requesting to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federal award (whether construction, non-construction, or real property), they should apply under the separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcements rather than this one.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or using the electronic system?
The notice points applicants to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk for support.
What is the GrantSolutions.gov help desk email and phone information?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov. Phone: 202-401-5282 or 866-577-0771.
What are the help desk hours?
The help desk hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time.
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| RESTORE Act Direct Component Non federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity Construction Apply for GR RDC 15 005 Funding Number: GR RDC 15 005 Agency: U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $56,094,801 |
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| RESTORE Act Direct Component Non federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity Construction Apply for GR RDC 15 010 Funding Number: GR RDC 15 010 Agency: U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program Category: 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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| RESTORE Act Direct Component Construction Activities Apply for GR RDC 15 014 Funding Number: GR RDC 15 014 Agency: U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program Category: 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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