RESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
ID: 356562Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program (USDOT-GCR)

Award Range

$0 - $120M

Eligible Applicants

County Governments

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356562

Additional Information

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-markets-financial-institutions-and-fiscal-service/restore-act
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury is offering a grant opportunity under the RESTORE Act for construction and real property acquisition activities aimed at restoring and protecting the Gulf Coast region. This funding is specifically designated for eligible projects, including environmental restoration, infrastructure improvements, and workforce development, with no cost-sharing requirement for applicants. The grant program is crucial for addressing ecological damage and promoting economic recovery in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Interested county governments can apply for grants ranging from $0 to $120,153,261, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until October 31, 2025. For further assistance, applicants can contact the Office of Gulf Coast Restoration at restoreact@do.treas.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    restoreact@do.treas.gov
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