# Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/epa-r4-gad-2025-wq-innovative-solutions-for-improving-water-quality-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358752

> Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $1.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 19, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EPA-R4-GAD-2025-WQ |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 19, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 66.475 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

## What the grant funds

The Gulf of America Division, located in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 4, is part of the EPA Great Water Body program that collaborates to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of America consistent with the economic well-being of the region. EPA’s actions are designed to support improved water quality; to enhance, restore and/or protect natural habitats; and to improve the region’s ability to withstand storm events. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality and/or Gulf habitat through nutrient reduction and/or mitigation of harmful algal blooms (“HABs”), including Sargassum Inundation Events, via demonstration projects that are enhanced by innovative technology. Applications must align with the Administration’s “Powering the Great American Comeback” initiative and align with EPA statutory authorities. Activities must take place in the Gulf of America watershed within the contiguous United States.

## Questions people ask

### Is EPA-R4-GAD-2025-WQ still open?

No. It closed on September 19, 2025.

### Who can apply for Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed?

Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed?

Closed September 19, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $6.0 million in total across about 12 awards.

### Who has won Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of South Alabama, Mississippi State University, Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi. The program made 85 awards worth $77.8 million in that time.