Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
In response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster, the primary objective of this program is to disburse civil penalty funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to the RESTORE Council, its members and the Florida Gulf Consortium for the purpose of restoring and protecting the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast region.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
- State
- Local Government Consortium
Members of the RESTORE Council and Florida Gulf Consortium are eligible to apply for funding. Council members are the Governors of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretaries of the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, Homeland Security, and the Army.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
In response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster, the primary objective of this program is to disburse civil penalty funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to the RESTORE Council, its members and the Florida Gulf Consortium for the purpose of restoring and protecting the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast region.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
All funding must be used pursuant to the RESTORE Act (33 USC 1321 (t)).
Required Documentation
The RESTORE Act (33 USC 1321(t)), Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan and Department of the Treasury Regulations for the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, 31 CFR Part 34, apply to this program.
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
Formula
33 USC Sec. 1321(t), establishes all funding requirements