Act Direct Component – Non-Construction Activities
🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations with eligible activities in the Gulf Coast region affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and other organizations approved under RESTORE Act implementing regulations. Activities must fall into one of ten categories: natural resource restoration, wildlife habitat protection, conservation plan implementation, workforce development, state park improvements, economic or ecological infrastructure, coastal flood protection, tourism promotion, seafood consumption promotion, or planning/administrative support. Non-construction activities are eligible under this funding opportunity announcement.
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Program description
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
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Proof of organizational eligibility
- Documentation of Gulf Coast region activity location
- Environmental/NEPA documentation (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Iris Almazan Grantor
- 📧 restoreact@do.treas.gov
- 📞 202-577-1206
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 21.015 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$122,112,519
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$32,804,543
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$31,594,591
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$30,683,840
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$28,860,138
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$28,679,743
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$23,690,667
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$21,708,150
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$16,521,059
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$16,252,792
Top States by Funding
- AL 15 awards $191.4M
- MS 35 awards $185.7M
- LA 13 awards $183.2M
- TX 5 awards $119.7M
- FL 38 awards $108.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 21.015). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $39,281,415 | |
| 2025 | $202,137,304 |
FAQ
What types of activities qualify for this grant?
Ten categories are eligible, including natural resource restoration, workforce development, infrastructure projects, coastal flood protection, tourism promotion, and planning assistance. Construction activities and real property acquisition require a separate funding opportunity announcement.
What is the geographic scope?
Activities must occur in the Gulf Coast region affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, primarily Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require non-federal cost-sharing. Projects may include cost-share from other federal programs, but it is not mandatory.
Who can apply?
State and local governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and other organizations meeting RESTORE Act eligibility requirements can apply. Check Treasury's implementing regulations at 31 CFR 34.201 for specific organizational requirements.
When should I apply?
The deadline is October 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted before this fixed deadline for consideration.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document how your activity aligns with one of the ten eligible RESTORE Act categories. Vague connections will weaken your application.
- Focus on Gulf Coast region impact. Activities outside the affected areas are ineligible, regardless of merit.
- If your project involves construction or real property acquisition, submit under the separate funding opportunity announcement (GR-RDC-25-002) instead.
- Demonstrate feasibility and realistic timelines. RESTORE Act projects often face scrutiny on implementation capacity.
- Include documentation of community support or stakeholder engagement, especially for tourism or natural resource projects.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing construction activities under the non-construction FOA. Activities must occur outside the Gulf Coast region or lack clear RESTORE Act category alignment. Underestimating administrative complexity for large infrastructure or multi-year implementation plans.
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