RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
ID: 356561Type: 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/356561

Additional Information

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-markets-financial-institutions-and-fiscal-service/restore-act
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" aimed at county governments. This grant supports a variety of non-construction activities related to the restoration and protection of Gulf Coast natural resources, workforce development, and tourism promotion, among other objectives, without requiring a non-federal cost share. The funding, which ranges from $0 to a ceiling of $120,153,261, is intended to facilitate eligible activities in the Gulf Coast region, particularly in response to the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until October 31, 2025, or until funds are exhausted, and interested applicants can reach out to the Office of Gulf Coast Restoration at restoreact@do.treas.gov for further assistance.

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