Geographic Programs – Gulf of America Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 66.475 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of South Alabama 2 awards $4,499,985
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $2,499,998
- New Orleans Community Support Foundation $2,499,912
- Land Trust For The Mississippi Coastal Plain $2,499,800
- Deep South Center For Environmental Justice Inc $2,499,616
- Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development $2,000,000
- University Of Illinois $2,000,000
- Gulf Of Mexico Alliance $1,987,728
- University Of Arkansas $1,889,339
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The objectives of the Gulf of America Program, housed within the Gulf of America Division (GAD), are (1) To assist States, Indian Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations in developing and demonstrating innovative approaches relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution; and (2) To expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect the health and productivity of the Gulf of America through research, studies, experiments, and training, in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the region. In Fiscal Year 2026 priorities include projects that will: 1) deliver significant results to achieve the environmental outcomes of improved health of the Gulf of America by restoring, protecting and enhancing habitat, improving water quality, improving the region’s ability to withstand storm events, and furthering environmental awareness; and 2) assisting communities adversely affected by environmental and human health harms or risks. Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, the GAD will also prioritize projects focused on water quality, ecosystem and wetland restoration, stormwater treatment and control, nature-based infrastructure, restoration due to storm events, resilient shorelines, and environmental awareness.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Interstate Organization
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Other
How to Apply
Award Procedure
For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the NOFO. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements.
For non-competitive awards made under this FAL, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant.
Approximately 90-180 days following the application deadline as addressed in the NOFO.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Gulf of America Program (GAP), housed within the Gulf of America Division (GAD), is a non-regulatory program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency founded to facilitate collaborative actions to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the Region. To carry out its mission, the GAP continues to maintain and expand partnerships with State and Federal agencies, federally recognized tribes, local governments and authorities, academia, regional business and industry, agricultural and environmental organizations, and individual citizens and communities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Environmental Quality Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance will be targeted to States, Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations that commit to specific activities. The Gulf of America Program seeks to fund projects that address water quality improvement; coastal habitat and ecosystems enhancement, restoration and/or protection; environmental awareness and outreach; and community resilience in the Gulf of America region and its watersheds. Eligible activities should be of a relatively short time frame (6 months to 3 years) and all projects should achieve and demonstrate results. Assistance agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved surveys, studies, investigations, research, and demonstrations plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations.
Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: https://www.epa.gov/geospatial
Restrictions
The following projects are generally not permitted: 1) Actions required to settle a formal enforcement action or included in a court order; or specified as a required mitigation measure under a state, local, or federal permit for a specific project; however, grant funding may be used to enhance or expand such projects beyond minimum requirements for compliance. 2) Work involving only routine maintenance of storm water infrastructure and other facilities. 3) Projects which fall under the existing planning responsibilities of an individual state or local government (e.g., development of TMDLs or MS4 permits). 4) Routine “gray infrastructure” projects (e.g., installation of sewer lines). 5) Construction projects.
Required Documentation
Credentials or documentation such as letters of support or resumes may be required as a part of the funding opportunity application package instructions.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements