Geographic Programs � Gulf of Mexico Program

The objectives of the Gulf of Mexico Program, housed within the Gulf of Mexico Division (GMD) are (1) To assist States, Indian Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations in developing and demonstrating innovative approaches relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution; and (2) To expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico through research, studies, experiments, and training, in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the region. In fiscal years 22-26, through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, the GMD will also prioritize projects focused on water quality, ecosystem and wetland restoration, stormwater treatment and control, nature-based infrastructure, community resilience, resilient shorelines, and environmental education to lessen vulnerability to flooding and the effects of the changing climate in low-income and underserved communities. Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 Funding Priorities: Projects that will deliver significant results to achieve the environmental outcomes of improved health of the Gulf of Mexico by restoring, protecting and enhancing habitat, improving water quality, enhancing community resilience, and furthering environmental education. Projects that will assist communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities. Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, the Gulf of Mexico Division will also prioritize projects focused on water quality, ecosystem and wetland restoration, stormwater treatment and control, nature-based infrastructure, community resilience, resilient shorelines, and environmental education to lessen vulnerability to flooding and the effects of the changing climate in low-income and underserved communities.

Types of Assistance: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS