The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement to study the recovery of biological communities within Gulf of Mexico sand shoal habitats. This $2.0 Million grant aims to investigate the impact of dredging on benthic and fish communities in Ship Shoal. Open to Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units, the grant involves collaborating with various institutions and agencies. Deadline for proposal submission is September 6, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 295272
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM/Marine Mammals Program/CESU Study |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The study proposed is entitled, Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through the Marine Minerals Program (MMP) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research to serve the public interest in offshore sand resources, coastal restoration, coastal resiliency and to investigate the long-term recovery of benthic and fish communities following dredging of sand resources within Ship Shoal in the Gulf of Mexico.The total amount of funding available in Fiscal Year 2017 is not to exceed $1.2 Million. An additional $400,000 is available in both FY 2018 and FY 2019 for a total funding of $2.0 Million. Work performance under the cooperative agreement award will start between April, 2017 and June, 2017. This agreement will be awarded to a qualified recipient within the Gulf Coast CESU network only.This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s): Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico Open to: Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm).No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future.The award will be a cooperative agreement (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal partners (awarded separately as Inter-agency Agreements) see Eligibility Information below) with qualified partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm). BOEM encourages the applicant to involve various other institutions, private companies or State and federal agencies who may have expertise in the field of study. This agreement involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contracting Officer Rhonda Fernandez 703-787-1348
Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov Email:Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the date to submit proposals to September 13, 2017 and to allow applicants to increase the number of pages submitted to forty (40) pages | Sep 06, 2017 | |
| Date change | Sep 06, 2017 | |
| Jul 06, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM/Marine Mammals Program/CESU Study |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The study proposed is entitled, Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through the Marine Minerals Program (MMP) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research to serve the public interest in offshore sand resources, coastal restoration, coastal resiliency and to investigate the long-term recovery of benthic and fish communities following dredging of sand resources within Ship Shoal in the Gulf of Mexico.The total amount of funding available in Fiscal Year 2017 is not to exceed $1.2 Million. An additional $400,000 is available in both FY 2018 and FY 2019 for a total funding of $2.0 Million. Work performance under the cooperative agreement award will start between April, 2017 and June, 2017. This agreement will be awarded to a qualified recipient within the Gulf Coast CESU network only.This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s): Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico Open to: Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm).No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future.The award will be a cooperative agreement (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal partners (awarded separately as Inter-agency Agreements) see Eligibility Information below) with qualified partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm). BOEM encourages the applicant to involve various other institutions, private companies or State and federal agencies who may have expertise in the field of study. This agreement involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contracting Officer Rhonda Fernandez 703-787-1348
Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov Email:Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM/Marine Mammals Program/CESU Study |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The study proposed is entitled, â¿¿Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through the Marine Minerals Program (MMP) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research to serve the public interest in offshore sand resources, coastal restoration, coastal resiliency and to investigate the long-term recovery of benthic and fish communities following dredging of sand resources within Ship Shoal in the Gulf of Mexico.The total amount of funding available in Fiscal Year 2017 is not to exceed $1.2 Million. An additional $400,000 is available in both FY 2018 and FY 2019 for a total funding of $2.0 Million. Work performance under the cooperative agreement award will start between April, 2017 and June, 2017. This agreement will be awarded to a qualified recipient within the Gulf Coast CESU network only.This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s):â¿¢ Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico Open to: â¿¢ Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm).No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future.The award will be a cooperative agreement (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal partners (awarded separately as Inter-agency Agreements) â¿¿ see Eligibility Information below) with qualified partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm). BOEM encourages the applicant to involve various other institutions, private companies or State and federal agencies who may have expertise in the field of study. This agreement involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contracting Officer Rhonda Fernandez 703-787-1348
Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov Email:Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM/Marine Mammals Program/CESU Study |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The study proposed is entitled, â¿¿Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through the Marine Minerals Program (MMP) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research to serve the public interest in offshore sand resources, coastal restoration, coastal resiliency and to investigate the long-term recovery of benthic and fish communities following dredging of sand resources within Ship Shoal in the Gulf of Mexico. The total amount of funding available in Fiscal Year 2017 is not to exceed $1.2 Million. An additional $400,000 is available in both FY 2018 and FY 2019 for a total funding of $2.0 Million. Work performance under the cooperative agreement award will start between April, 2017 and June, 2017. This agreement will be awarded to a qualified recipient within the Gulf Coast CESU network only. This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s): â¿¢ Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Sand Shoal Habitats within the Gulf of Mexico Open to: No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future. The award will be a cooperative agreement (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal partners (awarded separately as Inter-agency Agreements) â¿¿ see Eligibility Information below) with qualified partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecological Study Units (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/GUCO_portal.htm). BOEM encourages the applicant to involve various other institutions, private companies or State and federal agencies who may have expertise in the field of study. This agreement involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contracting Officer Rhonda Fernandez 703-787-1348
Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov Email:Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 295272 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> REV.FULL ANNOUNCEMENT NT-17-04 – 9-6-17.pdf
Folder 295272 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No. 1 -> FULL ANNOUNCEMENT NT-17-04 – 7-6-17.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Contracting Officer Rhonda Fernandez 703-787-1348 Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov Email: Rhonda.Fernandez@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.423 | PKG00234615 | Jul 06, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295272 SF424-2.0.pdf
295272 SF424A-1.0.pdf
295272 Project-1.1.pdf
295272 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
295272 Budget-1.1.pdf
295272 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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