Opportunity Information: Apply for GR RDC 17 005
The RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity - Construction opportunity is a U.S. Department of the Treasury grant notice under the RESTORE Act (Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012). The RESTORE Act created the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, which is financed by 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Those penalty dollars are deposited into the Trust Fund and invested, and Treasury distributes the funds through five different components established by the law. This particular notice is limited to the Direct Component and is narrowly focused on one use: providing the non-federal cost share (match) for another federally funded grant when the underlying project involves construction.
In practical terms, this notice is meant for state and county governments that already have, or are pursuing, a separate federal award for a construction project and need an eligible non-federal match source to satisfy that other federal program's cost-sharing requirement. Rather than funding a stand-alone project outright, the RESTORE Direct Component funds under this notice are positioned specifically as the matching portion for a different federal construction award. If an applicant is seeking RESTORE Direct Component funds for non-construction activities, for acquisition of real property, or for match support tied to a federal grant that is non-construction or involves real property, Treasury indicates that applicants should use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity announcement.
The eligible activities that can be supported, as long as they fit within the match-for-construction framing and meet the RESTORE Act requirements, cover a broad range of Gulf Coast restoration and economic recovery purposes. These include restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems; mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources; implementing federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring); workforce development and job creation; improvements to state parks in coastal areas affected by the oil spill; infrastructure projects that benefit the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure); coastal flood protection and related infrastructure; planning assistance; administrative costs; promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing); and promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood. A key geographic rule applies: eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region, with the notice noting exceptions for planning assistance and seafood consumption promotion.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant (not a formula entitlement in the way some federal programs operate), and it is listed under CFDA 21.015. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments, reflecting the Direct Component structure of the RESTORE Act program and the governmental nature of the intended recipients. The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Program.
As published in the source information provided, the funding opportunity number is GR RDC 17 005. The original closing date for applications was June 5, 2017, and the notice lists an award ceiling of $65,460,782. The posting (creation) date is January 18, 2017. While the notice references expected awards, the provided data does not specify a number, which often indicates that awards could vary depending on applicant demand, proposal readiness, and the amount of Direct Component funds available to a given jurisdiction.
Overall, the central idea of this notice is straightforward: Treasury made RESTORE Act Direct Component funds available to help Gulf Coast state and county governments meet the non-federal match requirement for other federal construction grants, so long as the construction activity being matched supports one or more of the RESTORE Act eligible purposes and complies with the Gulf Coast geographic focus described in the statute and the notice.Apply for GR RDC 17 005
- The U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program in the environment, natural resources, other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity - Construction" 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 2017-01-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-06-05. (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 $65,460,782.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments.
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FAQs: RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-federal Share of Another Federally Funded Activity - Construction (GR RDC 17 005)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Program funding opportunity under the RESTORE Act Direct Component. It is narrowly focused on using RESTORE Direct Component funds to cover the non-federal cost share (match) required by another federally funded construction award.
What is the main purpose of this notice?
The purpose is to help Gulf Coast state and county governments satisfy the non-federal match requirement for a separate federal construction grant. The RESTORE funds provided under this notice are intended to be the matching portion, not the primary or stand-alone funding source for an independent project.
Is this funding meant to pay for a stand-alone project?
No. This notice is designed to provide the non-federal match for another federally funded construction activity. It is not positioned as a stand-alone project funding opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and county governments, consistent with how the RESTORE Act Direct Component is structured.
Which federal agency issues this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Treasury, RESTORE Act Program.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is GR RDC 17 005.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 21.015.
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What types of costs can RESTORE Direct Component funds cover under this notice?
Under this notice, RESTORE Direct Component funds are intended to cover the non-federal cost share (match) required by another federal grant, where the underlying project involves construction and the project fits within RESTORE Act requirements.
Does the underlying project have to involve construction?
Yes. This notice is specifically for match support tied to another federally funded activity where the underlying project involves construction.
Can this opportunity be used for non-construction activities?
No. If an applicant is seeking RESTORE Direct Component funds for non-construction activities, Treasury indicates the applicant should use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity announcement.
Can this opportunity be used to support acquisition of real property?
No. Treasury indicates that if an applicant is seeking RESTORE Direct Component funds for acquisition of real property, the applicant should use a different RESTORE funding opportunity announcement.
Can this opportunity be used as match for a federal grant that is not a construction grant?
No. The notice is focused on providing match for another federally funded grant when the underlying project involves construction. For match tied to non-construction or real property-related federal grants, Treasury points applicants to other RESTORE opportunities.
What kinds of activities can the construction project support (assuming it meets RESTORE Act requirements)?
The notice describes a broad set of eligible RESTORE Act purposes that may be supported, as long as the request is structured as match for another federally funded construction activity and otherwise complies with RESTORE Act requirements. Examples include:
- Restoration and protection of natural resources and ecosystems
- Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources
- Implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans (including fisheries monitoring)
- Workforce development and job creation
- Improvements to state parks in coastal areas affected by the oil spill
- Infrastructure projects benefiting the economy or ecological resources (including port infrastructure)
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure
- Planning assistance
- Administrative costs
- Promoting tourism in the Gulf Coast region (including recreational fishing)
- Promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood
Where must the eligible activities take place?
Eligible activities generally must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region. The notice also indicates exceptions for planning assistance and for promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood.
Are there any geographic exceptions mentioned?
Yes. The notice notes exceptions to the general Gulf Coast region location rule for planning assistance and for promoting consumption of Gulf Coast seafood.
What is the source of funding behind the RESTORE Act?
The RESTORE Act created the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, financed by 80 percent of certain civil penalties paid after July 6, 2012 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Those penalty dollars are deposited into the Trust Fund, invested, and then distributed by Treasury through five components established by the law.
Which RESTORE component does this notice relate to?
This notice is limited to the Direct Component.
What is the award ceiling listed for this notice?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $65,460,782.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting (creation) date listed is January 18, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was June 5, 2017.
How many awards will be made?
The notice references expected awards, but the provided information does not specify a number. Awards could vary based on factors such as applicant demand, proposal readiness, and the amount of Direct Component funds available to a given jurisdiction.
What is the practical use case for applicants?
This notice is meant for state and county governments that already have, or are pursuing, a separate federal award for a construction project and need an eligible non-federal match source to meet that other program's cost-sharing requirement.
If my project is a better fit for a different RESTORE funding announcement, what should I do?
The notice indicates that applicants seeking RESTORE Direct Component funds for non-construction activities, for acquisition of real property, or for match tied to a federal grant that is non-construction or involves real property should use a different, more appropriate RESTORE funding opportunity announcement.
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