The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) under the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for research focusing on safe energy production on the outer continental shelf. The grant aims to promote a balance between economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection. Specifically, the grant is for conducting a project titled ‘Understanding the Role of Offshore Structures in Managing Potential Watersipora Invasions’ at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The total funding available is $2.7 million, with work starting before September 30, 2013. Awards will involve BOEM scientists’ substantial involvement in study development and conduct. This is a targeted announcement with a closing date of May 09, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 227638
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | M13AS00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2013 Environmental Studies Program–University of California Santa Barbara |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.423 — Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 09, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $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 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research in topics that serve the public interest of safe and environmentally sound energy and mineral production on the nation¿s outer continental shelf. The BOEM manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. The bureau seeks to balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. Section 1346 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. 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. The total amount of funding available for projects beginning in Fiscal Year 2013 is not to exceed $2.7 million. Work performance under awards must start before September 30, 2013. Additional information regarding multi-year proposals is presented in the ¿Multi-Year Proposal¿ section below. 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 only:Understanding the Role of Offshore Structures in Managing Potential Watersipora Invasions(University of California, Santa Barbara, Californian CESU). No other proposals are requestedat this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future.Awards will be cooperative agreements (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal partners ¿ see Eligibility Information below). 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 2 | 1. This modification provides the actual website for the Program Announcement and application portal. | Mar 20, 2013 |
| 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: | PKG00170894 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | May 09, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Kathleen Craig |
| 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 | PKG00170894 | Mar 20, 2013 | May 09, 2013 | View | Kathleen Craig | Organization Applicants |