Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed
- Posted
- July 21, 2025
- Closed
- September 19, 2025
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Program funding
- $6,000,000
- Expected awards
- 12
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 66.475
- Category
- Environment
- Archives
- October 19, 2025
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 66.475 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $16.2M
- FY2026 obligated
- $13.2M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 59
Top recipients: Auburn University, Mississippi State University, University of South Alabama, Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, University of Illinois
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
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.
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.
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