This grant, offered by BOEM, aims to evaluate the impacts of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities on rocky shore species. Utilizing over 20 years of continuous monitoring data from the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe) in southern California, the study provides critical information for evaluating potential impacts and managing natural resources, water quality, and public health. The data are essential for assessing damages and predicting recovery from oil spills, as demonstrated in past incidents. Results also inform endangered species consultations and protected area designations. Furthermore, the grant supports baseline assessments in new areas, like offshore Oregon, for future energy deployments and broader monitoring for BOEM’s National Program, fulfilling BOEM’s mandate to monitor marine and coastal environments adjacent to OCS operations.
Opportunity ID: 349017
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M23AS00335 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PC-23-01: BOEM-MARINe (Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 Electronically submitted application must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 Electronically submitted application must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,575,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,525,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Single Source Cooperative Agreement with University of California-Santa Cruz. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The purpose of this study is to evaluate impacts to rocky shore species from OCS activities. The rocky intertidal areas established by the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe) represent over 20 years of continuous monitoring adjacent to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities off southern California. National Parks, Marine Sanctuaries, California State Agencies and their citizens depend on this information to evaluate potential impacts and manage water quality, protected areas, public health and natural resources. Results from this study were used in oil spill resource damage assessments, listing and endangered species consultations of black abalone, California Marine Protected Area designations, and California Areas of Special Biological Significance assessments. MARINe data remain essential for assessing damages and predicting recovery from oils spills. MARINe data were used in past spills including one Federal pipeline and two tanker oil spills offshore California, and a pipeline oil spill near several Platforms in 2015. MARINe sites established offshore of Oregon adjacent to a potential lease area have established an ecological baseline condition of the shoreline before wave energy devices are deployed offshore. These sites also provide a strong latitudinal comparison to California sites, which can monitor for and help prepare for baseline assessments in areas considered for the BOEM National Program Oil and Gas Program.This study implements BOEM’s Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act mandate to monitor the marine and coastal environments adjacent to OCS operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: |
See RELATED DOCUMENTS tab. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Tardiff
Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov Email:Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 349017 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA M23AS00335.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christy Tardiff Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov Email: Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.423 | M23AS00335 | PC-23-01: BOEM-MARINe (Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network) | PKG00282384 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349017 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349017 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349017 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349017 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349017 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349017 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
349017 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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