The RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program provides funding to create one or more Centers of Excellence in the Gulf Coast Region. These centers will focus on research and technology in areas like coastal sustainability, fisheries, energy development, and economic growth. The goal is to support safe and sustainable living and development in the region.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments in the Gulf Coast Region that want to establish Centers of Excellence focused on science and technology related to coastal sustainability, fisheries, energy, and economic development.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Located outside the Gulf Coast Region
- Inability to monitor subaward compliance
- Proposing projects outside the specified disciplines
- Failure to meet application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Compliance monitoring plan
- Partnership agreements with nongovernmental entities or consortia
- Documentation of eligibility as a state government
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with subaward agreements
- Focus on specified research disciplines
- Strict eligibility criteria for state governments
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments in the Gulf Coast Region. These entities must be able to issue subawards to establish Centers of Excellence and have a program to monitor compliance with subaward agreements. The Centers must focus on one or more specified disciplines, including coastal sustainability, fisheries, energy development, economic growth, and comprehensive observation of the Gulf of Mexico.
Overview
This grant is for state governments in the Gulf Coast Region that want to establish Centers of Excellence focused on science and technology related to coastal sustainability, fisheries, energy, and economic development.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Located outside the Gulf Coast Region
- Inability to monitor subaward compliance
- Proposing projects outside the specified disciplines
- Failure to meet application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish Centers of Excellence and support research and technology development in coastal sustainability, fisheries, energy, and economic growth in the Gulf Coast Region.
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 31, 2027(364 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 1, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Establish partnerships with eligible entities
- Create a compliance monitoring plan
- Submit application by the deadline