The Bureau of Land Management in California is offering a research grant focusing on the geology, oil and gas potential, and environmental risks associated with well completion techniques, including hydraulic fracturing (HF). This grant aims to provide up-to-date scientific information to inform future BLM decisions and increase public understanding of HF and well completion processes. Applications are open until July 22, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237293
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | L13AS00124 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Well Completion Techniques in California |
| 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):: | 15.236 — Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 95,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $95,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description:: | This synthesis will include current scientific and technical information on the underlying geology and oil and gas potential of California; the process of well completion techniques, including HF, in California; and the environmental risks of well completion techniques, including HF, in California.
With hydraulic fracturing and well completion arising as an emerging issue, there is a need for reputable, baseline information to inform BLMs future decisions on oil and gas. The public would also greatly benefit from an increased understanding of hydraulic fracturing and well completion based on science. |
| 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
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.236 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00180410 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Leona Parker |
| 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] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | PKG00180410 | Jul 07, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 | View | Leona Parker | Organization Applicants |