The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a grant to the University of Rhode Island for research on paleolandscape reconstruction in the wind energy area off the Massachusetts coast. The research aligns with the goals of the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP), focusing on environmental and socioeconomic studies mandated by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Through cooperative agreements, BOEM collaborates with affected states to assess and manage environmental impacts, facilitate permitting procedures, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations for offshore operations.
Opportunity ID: 188894
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | M12AS00004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Paleolandscape Reconstruction of the Wind Energy Area off the Massachusetts Coast |
| 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:: | Aug 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 02, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 03, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 60,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $60,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description:: | The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering one cooperative agreement opportunity to the University of Rhode Island. The agreement will facilitate research that meets the goals of Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP). OREP oversees leasing for renewable energy projects on the Nations’ outer continental shelf and conducts reviews of site assessment and construction and operations plans. 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 development. Section 1345 of OCSLA authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA and other Federal laws, including the sharing of information, the joint utilization of available expertise, the facilitating of permitting procedures, joint planning and review, and the formation of joint surveillance and monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer Continental Shelf operations both onshore and offshore. |
| 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 | This modification provides the exact location of the Program Announcement and application portal. | Aug 02, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00136130 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 02, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 03, 2012 |
| 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: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00136130 | Aug 02, 2012 | Sep 03, 2012 | View | Kathleen Craig | Organization Applicants |