Closed · EPA-R4-GAD-2025-WQ · CFDA 66.475 · Discretionary

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by Environmental Protection Agency, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1M
Award range
Closed
Status
September 19, 2025
Close date
12
Expected awards

The verdict

Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed is a closed discretionary listing from Environmental Protection Agency that offered Up to $1,000,000 across 12 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1M
award range
Closed
application status
12
expected awards
66.475
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed - is cataloged under number EPA-R4-GAD-2025-WQ and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.475, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 21, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,000,000. The agency has projected $6.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 12 awards. If the agency funds the expected 12 awards from the $6.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $500,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 19, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1,000,000

Close Date

September 19, 2025

Posted

July 21, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$6,000,000

Expected Awards

12

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Matt Beiser Program Analyst Gulf of America Division

Key Dates

Posted July 21, 2025
Close Date September 19, 2025
Archive Date October 19, 2025
Last Updated July 21, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf of America Watershed", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.475. 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 heal...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 19, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $6,000,000. Expected number of awards: 12.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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