Opportunity Alert: Funding for Gulf Coast Restoration – Non-Construction Activities

In a bid to support Gulf Coast restoration efforts, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has unveiled a funding opportunity for non-construction activities. This initiative, operating under the name “RESTORE Act Direct Component,” offers a valuable chance for state and county governments to participate. The program focuses on activities aimed at preserving and rejuvenating the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region. It also seeks to mitigate damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources, develop the workforce, improve state parks in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and undertake infrastructure projects that benefit the economy and ecological resources. Moreover, this opportunity extends to coastal flood protection, tourism promotion, recreational fishing, and the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region.

This funding endeavor is a step towards enhancing the region’s ecological and economic well-being, emphasizing cooperation without sensationalism. Eligible applicants, namely state and county governments, are encouraged to explore the possibilities presented by this grant program.