GoMESA
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
ONRR shares 37.5 percent of selected revenue with Gulf producing states and political subdivisions; payable annually during the year after receipt in accordance with 30 CFR Section 519.418.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Revenue from selected leases will automatically trigger distribution to states and political subdivisions.
Beneficiaries
- 4
Eligible states and political subdivisions with Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
No application is necessary.
Award Procedure
Automatic distribution is made as authorized by law.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To be used in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws, only for 1 or more of the following purposes: A) Projects and activities for the purposes of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses; B) mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife or natural resources; C) implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plan; D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through the funding of onshore infrastructure projects; E) Planning assistance and the administrative costs of complying with this section. (2) Limitation: Not more than 3 percent of amount received may be spent on planning assistance and compliance administrative costs.