RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

The U.S. Department of Treasury is offering funding through the RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program to establish one or more research centers in the Gulf Coast Region through competitive subawards to nongovernmental entities and consortia, including institutions of higher education. These Centers of Excellence will focus on science, technology, and monitoring efforts in five key areas: coastal and deltaic sustainability and protection, coastal fisheries and wildlife ecosystem research, offshore energy development and safety, sustainable economic growth in the region, and comprehensive observation and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico. Funding is drawn from the RESTORE Act Trust Fund and is intended to support long-term research initiatives that enhance environmental resilience and economic vitality in the Gulf Coast Region. Applicants must be capable of issuing subawards and implementing a compliance monitoring program to ensure that all subaward recipients adhere to federal requirements. The solicitation, designated as GR-RCE-25-001, was posted on September 26, 2024, with proposals accepted until October 31, 2026. The program is open to entities across the Gulf Coast Region, and there is no set-aside designation specified. All applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov portal, and inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Department of Treasury RESTORE Act Program via the provided email and phone number. The funding opportunity aims to build sustainable research capacity in the region by empowering qualified organizations to lead multidisciplinary efforts that address critical environmental and economic challenges facing the Gulf Coast.