OpenFederal grantGR-RDC-25-002

RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities

U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act ProgramCloses Oct 31, 2026(18 days left)Up to $120,153,261

Does this fit your business?

This is a Treasury RESTORE Act Direct Component program for state and county governments in the five Gulf Coast states (AL, FL, LA, MS, TX), funding non-construction activities such as restoration planning, workforce development, tourism and seafood promotion, and administrative costs. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply, and neither can nonprofits. If you are not a government in one of those five states, do not bother.

Best for
Gulf Coast state governments in AL, FL, LA, MS, TX, County governments in those five states, Agencies running restoration, workforce, tourism, seafood, or coastal planning programs
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Nonprofit organizations, Applicants outside AL, FL, LA, MS, or TX
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Infrastructure, Capital projects, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
Up to $120,153,261

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 31, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The facts list awards ranging from $0 to $120,153,261, with about 10 awards expected. There is no stated per-applicant cap beyond that range.
Who can apply for this grant?
State and county governments in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Only government applicants may apply; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only government applicants may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC cannot.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant codes cover state and county governments only, and the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

Grants to Gulf Coast state and county governments for RESTORE Act Direct Component non-construction activities: restoration and protection of Gulf Coast natural resources, mitigation, conservation planning, workforce development, tourism and seafood promotion, planning, and administrative costs.

About this grant

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Direct Component and is only for applications for eligible non-construction activities, including projects with or without a non-federal cost-share for another federally funded project or program. This announcement also includes planning assistance needed to prepare the Multiyear Implementation Plan (Multiyear Plan) required by the RESTORE Act. To apply for eligible activities involving construction and/or acquisition of real property or any other activity that requires a permit from a federal or state agency, including natural resource restoration projects, applicants should use the construction and real property acquisition funding opportunity announcement (GR-RDC-25-002).Trust Fund amounts are available to carry out eligible activities described in the RESTORE Act and Treasury’s implementing regulations at 31 CFR 34.201. These are: 1) Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region. 2) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. 3) Implementation of a Federally- approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan, including fisheries monitoring. 4) Workforce development and job creation. 5) Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. 6) Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure. 7) Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure.8) Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast region, including promotion of recreational fishing. 9) Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region. 10) Planning assistance. 11) Administrative costs. Eligible activities 1 through 7 listed above must be carried out in the Gulf Coast region.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Community development
  • Economic development
  • Workforce
  • Tourism

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