RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

The RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program is a funding opportunity for nongovernmental entities and consortia in the Gulf Coast Region. The program aims to establish one or more Centers of Excellence through competitive subawards to support science, technology, and monitoring in various disciplines, including coastal and deltaic sustainability, coastal fisheries and wildlife ecosystem research, offshore energy development, sustainable and resilient growth, and comprehensive observation and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico. • Eligible applicants include state governments and institutions of higher education. • The program has a total funding amount available, with an award ceiling of $14,518,510 and an award floor of $5,710,210. • The opportunity is open for applications on a rolling basis until October 31, 2026. • The U.S. Department of the Treasury is the agency responsible for this program.