The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) was awarded a $3,264,176 Project Grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council's Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) on August 22, 2024. Under a sub-award, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will implement the Coastal Habitat Management Program to support the restoration and protection of natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal wetlands in the Gulf Coast region. The program will fund the...
The U.S. Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awarded a $5,232,414.08 Project Grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052). The grant will fund the engineering, design, permitting, and construction of classrooms and dormitories at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies' Center for Marine Education and Research in Gulfport, Mississippi. This project aims to support infrastructure and enhance opportunities for marine...
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) was awarded a $824,078 Project Grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) on December 19, 2024. The grant will fund the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) Outreach and Ecotourism project, which aims to promote tourism and education in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. Under a sub-award with MDEQ, IMMS will implement this project by enhancing its public outreach and education...
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) received a $6,284,685 Project Grant award on July 8, 2024 from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (CFDA 87.052) to implement the "Health Professions (HEALP) for Our Community - Health Professions Center of Excellence" project. Under a sub-award, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) will use the funding to support workforce training efforts in the Gulf Coast region, focusing on two high-demand health...
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awarded the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) a $6,849,784 Project Grant under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan Component Program (CFDA 87.051). The funding will support the Water Quality Improvement Program for Coastal Mississippi Waters, a 5-year initiative to address water quality degradation in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. Key program activities include planning, engineering and design,...
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awarded a $5,294,686 Project Grant under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Through a subaward with MDEQ, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) will implement the "Workforce Training - Meeting the Needs of the Supply Chain" project at multiple MGCCC locations in South Mississippi. The project aims to support workforce...
The U.S. Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awarded a $6,462,523 Project Grant under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The grant will fund planning and implementation activities for developing a working waterfront and commercial seafood harbor in D'Iberville, Mississippi. As a sub-grantee, the City of D'Iberville will carry out the project, which aims to restore and protect...
The U.S. Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awarded a $1,616,673 Project Grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052). The grant will fund the Harbor Expansion Parking Area (Jones Park) project in Gulfport, MS. Under a sub-award with MDEQ, the City of Gulfport will implement the project to construct concrete sidewalks, adjust drainage structures, and relocate a pedestrian...
The Mississippi State University was awarded a $299,860 cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 under the Geographic Programs – Gulf of Mexico Program (CFDA 66.475). The award will support expansion of MSU's established Plan-It Marsh educational training program on growing native plants for habitat restoration and development of a new Plan-It Dunes program. At least four new educational modules will be developed for the programs to provide skills training to...
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) received a $2,667,583 Project Grant award from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) to implement the Pascagoula River Scenic Trail project. The award, which runs from May 2025 to May 2028, will support the construction of amenities along a 65-mile scenic trail by the Pascagoula River to promote tourism in the Gulf Coast region. The project aims to offer nature-based experiences by showcasing...