RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
ID: 350738Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $110M

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/350738

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=101267
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Treasury's RESTORE Act Program is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities." This grant is aimed at funding eligible non-construction activities that support the restoration and protection of Gulf Coast natural resources, including planning assistance for the Multiyear Implementation Plan required by the RESTORE Act. The program is particularly significant for addressing ecological restoration, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Interested county governments can apply for grants ranging from $0 to $110,099,450, with a total of approximately 10 awards expected. The application deadline is October 31, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to restoreact@do.treas.gov for further assistance.

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