GOMESA
- Russell Weatherly, Coordinator
- (228) 523-4040
- GOMESA@dmr.ms.gov
GOMESA application period has closed.
WHAT IS GOMESA?
The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) of 2006 created a revenue-sharing model for oil- and gas-producing gulf states. Under the act, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas receive a portion of the revenue generated from oil and gas production offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. The act also directs a portion of revenue to the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
HOW TO SUBMIT THE FY2025 GOMESA APPLICATION
Beginning this year, GOMESA applications will be submitted electronically via the link above.
• If your agency/organization does not have a multi-step approval process, click SUBMIT FY2025 APPLICATION.
• If your agency/organization has a multi-step approval process follow the steps below:
- Download the GOMESA Application Worksheet by clicking the button above
- Complete the fillable PDF GOMESA application and capture internal approvals, if applicable
- When you are ready to submit your GOMESA application, click SUBMIT FY2025 APPLICATION
- Enter the application content in the webform, i.e. copy/paste from PDF application, if applicable
• After submitting your application via the webform, you will receive an email confirmation.
USES OF GOMESA FUNDS
- Projects and activities for the purposes of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetland losses
- Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife or natural resources
- Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or conservation management plan
- Mitigation of the impact of activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects
- Planning assistance and the administrative costs of complying with this section (not more than 3 percent)
GOMESA TRANSPARENCY PORTAL
The GOMESA Transparency Portal provides users with easy access to a comprehensive list of project applications submitted by various organizations. Each project entry includes detailed information such as the requesting organization, the amount of funding requested, expected project costs, project details, summaries, timelines, and key contact details. While the portal offers valuable insight into current and upcoming projects, it is still a work in progress. Data from earlier fiscal years will be added incrementally to ensure a complete and transparent overview of all projects over time.
