Council-Selected Restoration Component 4/28/2021 FPL 3b Grant and Interagency Agreement Application Requirements | GCC FPL 21 001

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This grant opportunity, titled "Council-Selected Restoration Component 4/28/2021 FPL 3b Grant and Interagency Agreement Application Requirements" (Funding Opportunity Number: GCC FPL 21 001), is a mandatory federal funding program administered by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council under the RESTORE Act (the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act). The purpose is to make Council-Selected Restoration Component funds available for projects and activities that align with the 2021 Funded Priorities List 3b (commonly referenced as the 2021 FPL 3b). In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to support Gulf Coast ecosystem restoration and related efforts that fit the specific priorities the Council has established in that funded list, and it lays out how applications must be submitted, how they will be reviewed, and what procedural requirements apply.

Funding is provided in the form of grants (as the identified funding instrument type), and the program is categorized under environment and natural resources, reflecting its focus on restoration, conservation, and broader ecological and economic recovery outcomes in the Gulf region. Only state governments are listed as eligible applicants, which means the competition is not open to local governments, nonprofit organizations, universities as direct applicants, or private entities unless they are formally participating through a state-led application structure or other allowable partnerships. The opportunity is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to under assistance listings) number 87.051, which helps applicants and administrators track the program within the broader federal assistance framework.

A notable feature of this opportunity is its long open period and rolling intake. The posting indicates a creation date of April 28, 2021, and an original closing date of June 30, 2030, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. This suggests states can submit proposals over time as they develop projects that match the 2021 FPL 3b priorities, rather than being constrained to a single short application window. At the same time, because the opportunity is structured around a specific funded priorities list, states still need to ensure the activities they propose squarely fit within the eligible scope and align with Council expectations and any project selection or sequencing decisions reflected in the FPL.

In terms of funding scale, the listed award ceiling is $25,000,000 per award, and the opportunity anticipates approximately 30 awards. That combination signals relatively large project sizes and a portfolio approach, where multiple substantial efforts may be supported across eligible states and project types. While the summary information does not spell out exact project categories, the Council-Selected Restoration Component under the RESTORE Act generally points toward ecosystem restoration and protection, implementation of science-based restoration actions, and potentially associated planning, monitoring, and adaptive management activities where those are necessary to achieve restoration outcomes. The explicit reference to "application submission requirements and review procedures" indicates the notice functions not only as an announcement of available funds, but also as a procedural guide describing what an application must contain and how the Council (and/or relevant federal partners) will evaluate submissions for completeness, eligibility, and alignment with the 2021 FPL 3b.

Overall, this opportunity is a long-term, state-focused funding pathway for Gulf Coast restoration projects that are consistent with Council-established priorities under the RESTORE Act. It provides a mechanism for states to bring forward eligible activities for consideration and funding over an extended period, with the potential for multi-million-dollar awards, provided the proposed work aligns with the specific priorities and review expectations tied to the 2021 Funded Priorities List 3b.

• The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Council-Selected Restoration Component 4/28/2021 FPL 3b Grant and Interagency Agreement Application Requirements" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 87.051.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2021.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2030 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis..
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments.

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