Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 16 006
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- The USDOT-GCR 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.
- 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 2026.)
- 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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Opportunity Summary:
The RESTORE Act Direct Component - Real Property Activities funding opportunity (GR RDC 16 006) is a discretionary grant program tied to the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which was created by the RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141) after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Trust Fund is financed by deposits of 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that are connected to the spill, and those funds are invested before being distributed. The RESTORE Act set up five separate funding components, and this particular notice is limited to just one of them: the Direct Component.
This announcement is specifically for applications that involve eligible real property activities under the Direct Component. In other words, it is aimed at projects where the proposed work centers on real property matters (such as acquisition, easements, or other real property interests, depending on what is allowed under the program rules). It is not the catch-all RESTORE notice for every kind of project. If an applicant is pursuing non-construction activities, construction activities, or wants RESTORE funds to serve as the non-federal cost share for a different federally funded grant (whether that other grant is for construction, non-construction, or real property), they are expected to use the separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement instead of this one.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments in the Gulf Coast area, reflecting the Direct Component structure. The purpose of the funding is to support activities authorized by the RESTORE Act that help restore and strengthen the Gulf Coast region environmentally and economically following spill-related harm. The authorized activity categories are broad and 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); supporting workforce development and job creation; making improvements to or on state parks in coastal areas affected by the spill; funding infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure); supporting coastal flood protection and related infrastructure; providing planning assistance; covering administrative costs; promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast (including recreational fishing); and promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood.
A key geographic requirement is that eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The notice indicates limited exceptions for certain categories, meaning some activities like planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion may be treated differently in terms of where they can occur, but the overall intent is to keep the direct benefits focused on Gulf Coast recovery.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted and created on January 5, 2016, with a closing deadline of March 31, 2016. The CFDA number associated with the program is 21.015. The federal agency identified on the notice is USDOT-GCR, and the listed award ceiling is $57,125,492, indicating the maximum potential award amount under the terms of the opportunity.
FAQs: RESTORE Act Direct Component - Real Property Activities (GR RDC 16 006)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the "RESTORE Act Direct Component - Real Property Activities" and is identified as GR RDC 16 006.
What type of grant is this?
It is a discretionary grant program under the RESTORE Act Direct Component, tied to the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund.
What is the RESTORE Act and why does this funding exist?
The RESTORE Act (Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141) created the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Trust Fund supports activities intended to restore and strengthen the Gulf Coast region environmentally and economically following spill-related harm.
How is the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund financed?
The Trust Fund is financed by deposits of 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that are connected to the Deepwater Horizon spill. The funds are invested before being distributed.
Which RESTORE Act funding component does this notice cover?
This notice is limited to the Direct Component only. The RESTORE Act established five separate funding components, but this announcement is not for the other components.
What is the focus of this particular announcement?
This announcement is specifically for applications that involve eligible real property activities under the Direct Component. It is aimed at projects where the proposed work centers on real property matters, such as acquisition, easements, or other real property interests, depending on what is allowed under program rules.
Is this the main RESTORE funding notice for all project types?
No. This is not a catch-all RESTORE notice for every kind of project. It is limited to Direct Component applications involving eligible real property activities.
What if my project is not a real property activity?
If you are pursuing non-construction activities, construction activities, or want RESTORE funds to serve as the non-federal cost share for a different federally funded grant (whether that other grant is for construction, non-construction, or real property), you are expected to use the separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement rather than this one.
Can RESTORE funds from this notice be used as non-federal match for another federal grant?
Applicants who want RESTORE funds to serve as the non-federal cost share for a different federally funded grant are expected to use a separate, appropriate funding opportunity announcement instead of this one.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments in the Gulf Coast area, consistent with the Direct Component structure.
Are cities, towns, nonprofits, universities, or private organizations eligible to apply under this notice?
Based on the information provided, eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments in the Gulf Coast area. Other entity types are not listed as eligible under this notice.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support activities authorized by the RESTORE Act that help restore and strengthen the Gulf Coast region environmentally and economically following spill-related harm.
What types of activities are authorized under the RESTORE Act (as described in the notice)?
The notice describes broad authorized activity categories, including:
- 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)
- Supporting workforce development and job creation
- Making improvements to or on state parks in coastal areas affected by the spill
- Funding infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure)
- Supporting coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Providing planning assistance
- Covering administrative costs
- Promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast (including recreational fishing)
- Promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood
Does this notice fund all of the authorized activity categories?
This notice is specifically for eligible real property activities under the Direct Component. While the RESTORE Act authorized activity categories are broad, this announcement is centered on real property activities, not every project type.
Where must projects be carried out?
Eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The intent described in the notice is to keep the direct benefits focused on Gulf Coast recovery.
Are there any geographic exceptions?
The notice indicates limited exceptions for certain categories, meaning some activities (such as planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion) may be treated differently in terms of where they can occur. However, the overall emphasis is on Gulf Coast regional benefit.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 21.015.
Which federal agency is identified for this opportunity?
The federal agency identified on the notice is USDOT-GCR.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 5, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline listed for this opportunity was March 31, 2016.
What is the maximum potential award amount listed?
The listed award ceiling is $57,125,492, which indicates the maximum potential award amount under the terms of the opportunity.
Does the award ceiling mean every applicant can receive up to that amount?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $57,125,492 as the maximum potential award amount under the opportunity. The information provided does not describe how that ceiling would be allocated across applicants or awards.
What does "real property activities" mean in this context?
In this notice, "real property activities" refers to proposed work centered on real property matters, such as acquisition, easements, or other real property interests, depending on what is allowed under the program rules.
Is this funding connected to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
Yes. The Trust Fund and the Direct Component funding are tied to penalties connected to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the funding purpose is to address environmental and economic harm in the Gulf Coast region.
How many RESTORE Act funding components exist overall?
The RESTORE Act set up five separate funding components. This notice addresses only the Direct Component.
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| Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program Apply for P16AS00015 Funding Number: P16AS00015 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Environment, Natural Resources, Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
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