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EPA-R4-GAD-2025-WQ: Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed

Closed Closed September 19, 2025 Opportunity EPA-R4-GAD-2025-WQ ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$1.0 million
• Total funding$6.0 million
• Expected awards12
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

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

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program awards averaged $915,182; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (44% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Environment.

Applying now

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