RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

US U › S › Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Program grant open #GR-RCE-25-001

Response due Oct 31, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's RESTORE Act Program is offering research grants under the Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program. This is tied to the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Act, which directs funds from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill penalties toward Gulf Coast restoration. The program funds centers of excellence conducting research relevant to the Gulf Coast region. The opportunity is posted as a synopsis with a long open window spanning over two years.

What they want

Fund Centers of Excellence conducting research aligned with the RESTORE Act's goals for the Gulf Coast region. Eligible applicants are expected to submit research proposals supporting ecosystem sustainability, economic revitalization, and related priorities outlined under the RESTORE Act. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's RESTORE Act Program office.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal

Risks & flags

Extremely long open window (over 2 years) with no stated submission deadline per award cycle — rolling or phased solicitation structure not clarified in synopsis
Minimal scope detail provided in synopsis — full program requirements, eligibility, and evaluation criteria are not disclosed in the available text
Agency code references USDOT-GCR but issuing agency is listed as U.S. Dept. of Treasury — potential data inconsistency that may cause confusion in identifying the correct program office

RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research…

Due Oct 31

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