This grant opportunity from BOEM’s Marine Minerals Program aims to research offshore sand resources for coastal restoration in the mid-Atlantic region. State entities in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York can apply. The cooperative agreement requires substantial involvement from MMP staff. Matching funds are encouraged but not mandatory. Proposals can be collaborative between multiple agencies or universities, with a recommendation for State Geologists to coordinate. Deadline for applications is October 12, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 308200
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M18AS00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assessing Sand and Mineral Resources on the Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) |
| 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: | 15.424 — Marine Minerals Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | 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.The overall goal of this study is to coordinate and implement sand, gravel, and strategic mineral resource identification, delineation and management practices for the mid-Atlantic region.This funding is available to East Coast state entities in the mid-Atlantic Region, including: Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.â¿¢ These awards will be cooperative agreements and must include substantial involvement by MMP staff in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct.State agencies and public universities (as defined by OCSLA) within the mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, may submit applications. One award will be considered; cooperative research (establishment of teams) is encouraged. Contributions of matching funds towards these efforts, either as cash or in-kind contributions (such as salary, equipment, or a combination of both) is strongly encouraged but not required.The proposal will not be evaluated on the availability of matching funds. Funding will only be available to one agency/university. It is up to the state to decide on whether the proposal submitted will be a collaborative effort between multiple state agencies/universities or if only one entity. It is recommended individual State Geologists serve as a coordinator for proposals involving collaboration between multiple agencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce 703-787-1342
Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov Email:Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 308200 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FINAL 2018_0809_midAtlanticRegional_COOP_NOFA_.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dominique Bruce 703-787-1342 Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov Email: Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.424 | PKG00244440 | Aug 14, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308200 SF424-2.0.pdf
308200 SF424A-1.0.pdf
308200 Project-1.1.pdf
308200 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
308200 Budget-1.1.pdf
308200 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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