RESTORE Act Direct Component ? Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities

The U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program is announcing a funding opportunity for the Direct Component, focusing on construction and real property acquisition activities, including environmental restoration projects. Eligible activities include restoration and protection of natural resources, mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources, and implementation of conservation management plans. The funding is available for activities carried out in the Gulf Coast region. • Restoration and protection of natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands • Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources • Implementation of a Federally-approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan • Workforce development and job creation • Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill • Infrastructure projects benefiting the economy or ecological resources • Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure • Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast region • Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast region • Planning assistance • Administrative costs