RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
About This Grant
Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program.Trust Fund amounts are available to establish one or more Centers of Excellence through competitive subawards to nongovernmental entities and consortia in the Gulf Coast Region, including institutions of higher education. Funds may be used to establish Centers of Excellence, and by those Centers of Excellence for science, technology, and monitoring in one or more of the following disciplines as described in the RESTORE Act and Treasury s implementing regulations at 31 CFR 34.704: 1) Coastal and deltaic sustainability, restoration, and protection, including solutions and technology that allow citizens to live in a safe and sustainable manner in a coastal delta in the Gulf Coast Region. 2) Coastal fisheries and wildlife ecosystem research and monitoring in the Gulf Coast Region. 3) Offshore energy development, including research and technology to improve the sustainable and safe development of energy resources in the Gulf of Mexico. 4) Sustainable and resilient growth, economic and commercial development in the Gulf Coast Region. 5) Comprehensive observation, monitoring, and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico.Eligible applicants issuing subawards to Center(s) of Excellence must establish and implement a program to monitor compliance with its subaward agreements.
Grant Summary
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program is a U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program grant providing $5.7M to $14.5M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-10-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$5.7M–$14.5M
2026-10-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program from U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program before the deadline.
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RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program?
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program is offered by U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program provide?
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program provides between $5.7M and $14.5M per award from U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program deadline?
Applications for RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program are due 2026-10-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program?
To apply for RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program.
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