RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s RESTORE Act Program is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for non‑construction activities under the Direct Component of the RESTORE Act. Eligible applicants (state and county governments) may request funding for a wide range of activities that support natural‑resource restoration, ecosystem protection, workforce development, tourism promotion, planning assistance, and administrative costs in the Gulf Coast region. Funding is available on a rolling basis until the October 31, 2027 deadline, with a total ceiling of $120.2 million across up to ten awards. Applicants must submit a grant application through the Treasury’s RGMS portal; no cost‑share is required. The FOA explicitly excludes construction, real‑property acquisition, or any activity requiring a federal or state permit – those are covered by a separate FOA (GR‑RDC‑25‑002). • Eligible entities: State and county governments in the Gulf Coast states. • Funding focus: Non‑construction activities such as environmental planning, workforce training, tourism promotion, administrative costs, and related support services. • Total award ceiling: $120,153,261; up to 10 awards; average award size ~ $12 million. • Application window: 2026‑10‑28 to 2027‑10‑31 (rolling). • No cost‑share required; funds are drawn from each applicant’s Trust Fund allocation. • Contact: Iris Almazan, Grantor, (202) 577‑1206, [email protected].