This grant funds the establishment of Centers of Excellence in the Gulf Coast Region to conduct research and monitoring in coastal and deltaic sustainability, fisheries and wildlife ecosystems, offshore energy development, sustainable economic growth, and comprehensive observation of the Gulf of Mexico. Eligible state governments may issue subawards to nongovernmental entities and consortia, with required compliance monitoring.
Eligible applicants are state governments. Subawards must be issued to Centers of Excellence in the Gulf Coast Region with compliance monitoring programs.
