The Department of Energy is offering a grant to the Jicarilla Apache Nation for a geologic oil and gas assessment study of the Lewis Shale Formation, aiming to uncover new oil and gas reserves through horizontal drilling technology. This grant was previously announced in the Federal Register and targets the exploration of the widespread shale formation under the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.
Opportunity ID: 195533
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | A12A01192 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Geologic/Geophysical Oil |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.038 — Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 102,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $102,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $102,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Description:: | This is being awarded single source to the Jicarilla Apache Nation. This was previously competitively announced on the Federal Register on December 19, 2011. This project involves the Performance of a geologic oil and gas assessment study of the Lewis Shale Formation. The Lewis Shale is a widespread shale formation and exists beneath the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, and may have potential for producing new oil and gas reserves through horizontal drilling technology. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1