Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 15 008
Apply for GR RDC 15 008
- 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 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: 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-15-008) is a U.S. Department of the Treasury discretionary grant program created to help Gulf Coast communities recover from and respond to the impacts associated with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The funding comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was established under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (the RESTORE Act). Under this 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 those amounts are then distributed through five RESTORE Act components. This particular notice is limited in scope: it applies only to the Direct Component and only to applications involving eligible real property activities. Applicants seeking support for other categories, such as non-construction activities, construction projects, or requests to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant, are directed to use the separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcements.
The purpose of the Direct Component funding is to support eligible activities authorized by the RESTORE Act that strengthen the environmental health and economic resilience of the Gulf Coast region. The eligible uses listed in the notice are broad and include restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems (such as fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands), mitigation of harm to fish and wildlife and other natural resources, and implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans, including fisheries monitoring. The funding can also support workforce development and job creation, improvements to state parks in coastal areas affected by the spill, and infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure. In addition, the eligible activities include coastal flood protection and related infrastructure, planning assistance, administrative costs, tourism promotion in the Gulf Coast (including recreational fishing), and promotion of consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region. As a general rule, funded activities must take place in the Gulf Coast region, with limited exceptions noted in the announcement for certain categories.
Basic administrative details in the notice include that the assistance instrument is a grant, the CFDA program number is 21.015, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments. The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2015, with an application closing date of July 31, 2015, and it was archived on August 30, 2015. The award ceiling listed is $56,292,336, and the award floor is $0, which indicates Treasury could make awards ranging from smaller amounts up to that maximum depending on proposal scope, eligibility, and available funds. For technical help accessing the full announcement, the notice points applicants to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk, including phone numbers and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov during standard business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the RESTORE Act Direct Component Real Property Activities grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Treasury discretionary grant opportunity under the RESTORE Act Direct Component, focused specifically on applications that involve eligible real property activities. It is intended to help Gulf Coast communities recover from and respond to impacts associated with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is GR-RDC-15-008.
Which RESTORE Act component does this announcement cover?
This notice applies only to the RESTORE Act Direct Component.
What types of projects is this notice limited to?
This notice is limited to applications involving eligible real property activities under the Direct Component. Applicants looking for other categories (for example, non-construction activities, construction projects, or using RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant) are directed to separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcements.
What is the purpose of Direct Component funding under the RESTORE Act?
The purpose is to support eligible activities authorized by the RESTORE Act that strengthen the environmental health and economic resilience of the Gulf Coast region.
What are examples of eligible activities mentioned in the notice?
Eligible uses listed in the notice include a broad range of activities, such as:
- Restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems (including fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands)
- Mitigation of harm to fish and wildlife and other natural resources
- Implementation of 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 benefiting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Planning assistance
- Administrative costs
- Tourism promotion in the Gulf Coast (including recreational fishing)
- Promotion of consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region
Where must funded activities take place?
As a general rule, funded activities must take place in the Gulf Coast region. The announcement notes limited exceptions for certain categories.
What is the source of funding for this program?
The funding comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, established under the RESTORE Act (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012).
How is the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund funded under the RESTORE Act?
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 Deepwater Horizon spill are deposited into the Trust Fund, invested, and then distributed through five RESTORE Act components.
What type of federal assistance instrument is used?
The assistance instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA program number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 21.015.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 31, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2015.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The award ceiling listed is $56,292,336.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor) listed?
The award floor is $0, indicating Treasury could make awards ranging from smaller amounts up to the maximum depending on proposal scope, eligibility, and available funds.
Can applicants use this notice for non-construction activities or construction projects?
No. This notice is limited to eligible real property activities. For non-construction activities or construction projects, applicants are directed to use the separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcements.
Can RESTORE funds under this notice be used as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant?
No. Applicants seeking to use RESTORE funds as the non-federal match for another federally funded grant are directed to use a separate, corresponding funding opportunity announcement.
Where can applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
For technical help accessing the full announcement, the notice points applicants to the GrantSolutions.gov help desk, including standard business-hour support via phone numbers listed in the notice and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov.
What email address is provided for technical support?
The email address provided is help@grantsolutions.gov.
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