RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
RESTORE Act grants for Gulf Coast non-construction projects like planning, workforce development, tourism, and resource restoration (excluding real property/permits).
Funder: U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Due Dates: Rolling until October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $120,153,261 per award; no minimum; 10 awards expected
Summary: Supports non-construction projects and planning activities that restore and protect the Gulf Coast region’s environment and economy under the RESTORE Act.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a rolling basis as long as funds remain in an applicant’s Trust Fund allocation.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for non-construction activities under the RESTORE Act Direct Component, managed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It is designed to support projects and planning efforts that restore and protect the natural resources, ecosystems, and economy of the Gulf Coast region, particularly in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Eligible activities include restoration, mitigation, conservation management, workforce development, economic infrastructure, tourism promotion, seafood marketing, planning, and administrative costs. Funding is available to eligible state and county governments with allocations in the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund.
