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
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.

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