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
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Agency Contact
Matt Beiser Program Analyst Gulf of America Division
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