In a significant move towards advancing scientific research and development in the Gulf Coast Region, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the “RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program.” This program, which falls under the category of discretionary grants, aims to support science and technology research and development, focusing on various disciplines essential for the Gulf Coast’s sustainability and prosperity.
With an expected number of five awards, this initiative provides an opportunity for state governments to participate. The program offers substantial funding without any cost-sharing or matching requirements, making it an attractive prospect for eligible applicants. The grant program emphasizes collaboration with nongovernmental entities and consortia in the Gulf Coast Region, including institutions of higher education.
The funds allocated under this program will be directed towards establishing Centers of Excellence, which will play a pivotal role in advancing research and development in key areas. These areas include coastal and deltaic sustainability, coastal fisheries and wildlife ecosystem research, offshore energy development, sustainable and resilient growth, and comprehensive observation, monitoring, and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico.
The emphasis on research and technology is expected to pave the way for innovative solutions that promote sustainability, safety, and economic development in the Gulf Coast Region. This funding opportunity is a significant step towards enhancing scientific and technological understanding without sensationalism, and eligible entities are encouraged to explore the possibilities it presents.
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | GR-RCE-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 21.015 — Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,254,565 |
| Award Floor: | $2,212,629 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program |
| Description: | Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program.Trust Fund amounts are available to establish one or more Centers of Excellence through competitive subawards to nongovernmental entities and consortia in the Gulf Coast Region, including institutions of higher education. Funds may be used to establish Centers of Excellence, and by those Centers of Excellence for science, technology, and monitoring in one or more of the following disciplines as described in the RESTORE Act and Treasury’s implementing regulations at 31 CFR 34.704: 1) Coastal and deltaic sustainability, restoration, and protection, including solutions and technology that allow citizens to live in a safe and sustainable manner in a coastal delta in the Gulf Coast Region.2) Coastal fisheries and wildlife ecosystem research and monitoring in the Gulf Coast Region.3) Offshore energy development, including research and technology to improve the sustainable and safe development of energy resources in the Gulf of Mexico.4) Sustainable and resilient growth, economic and commercial development in the Gulf Coast Region.5) Comprehensive observation, monitoring, and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico.Eligible applicants issuing subawards to Center(s) of Excellence must establish and implement a program to monitor compliance with its subaward agreements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: For assistance with RGMS related matters or setting up new user accounts, please contact:
RGMShelpdesk@treasury.gov. For assistance related to the FOA, please contact the Office of Gulf Coast Restoration at restoreact@do.treas.gov. |