The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering grants for specific environmental projects to universities or eligible groups, focusing on the effects of oil spills on coastal archaeological sites and ocean acidification in coral reef sentinel sites. This program aims to balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through research and studies. The awards will be cooperative agreements with substantial involvement by BOEM scientists. This announcement is not an open solicitation for proposals but highlights specific projects at designated institutions. Closing date for submissions is March 31, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 249383
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | M14AS00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Fiscal Year 14 Environmental Studies Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 800,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $100,000 |
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 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. The BOEM seeks to balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. This Program Announcement describes specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified for each project. 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: 1.Testing and Assessment of the Effects of an Oil Spill on Coastal Archaeological Sites (University of Louisiana-Lafayette) Gulf Coast CESU 2.Coral Reef Ocean Acidification Sentinel Site in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: Data Collection and Analysis (Texas A&M University – College Station) ¿ CESU. No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future. Awards will be cooperative agreements (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal). This involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct. |
| 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 4 | This modification is to extend the close date. | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Synopsis 3 | This NOFA closes on 3/18/2014. The synopsis has been modified to reflect that date. | |
| Synopsis 2 | This modification provides instructions for locating the application and program announcement. | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00191185 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Dominique Bruce |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.423 | PKG00191185 | Dec 19, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | View | Dominique Bruce | Organization Applicants |