The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is renewing its commitment to zooplankton sampling in the Gulf of Maine to study its impact on the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. This cooperative agreement is exclusive to the University of Maine’s School of Marine Science. The grant aims to monitor zooplankton ecology and its influence on whale distribution over a three-year period. This opportunity is not open for general proposal submissions and signifies BOEM’s dedication to collaborative efforts with affected states for marine conservation in accordance with OCSLA regulations.
Opportunity ID: 316025
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M19AS00018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 19 Renewable Energy Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.408 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $210,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 a cooperative agreement opportunity to resume and continue the zooplankton sampling efforts conducted at two stations in the Gulf of Maine. The cooperative agreement will monitor the ecology of zooplankton in the Gulf of Maine and how it influences the distribution of the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale.This is not an open request for proposals. 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, and monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2019 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement. The anticipated period of performance is three (3) years. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project:Zooplankton Ecology of the Gulf of MaineOpen to:University of Maine, School of Marine Science |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov-search M19AS00018-Select Related Documents |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paula Barksdale 703-787-1743
Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov Email:Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this 6/24/2019 Modification is to: (1) Change the due date for applications to 5 PM EDT, 7/23/2019 in the synopsis and Section IV of the full announcement; and (2) Change the award floor to $75,000 in the synopsis.
In addition, the following changes are made to the full announcement: (1) Section I – spell out Office of Renewable Energy (OREP), and add Environmental Studies Program information; (2) Section II – Change the period within the proposed work must be completed to three years; (3) Section III – Remove, “However, cooperative research (establishment of teams) is encouraged,” and add, “BOEM expects that the total funds provided from other sources or as a cost share (see 2 CFR 200.306) will be provided amount of $400,000;” (4) Section VII – Add Division of Environmental Sciences contact information. |
Jun 24, 2019 | |
| The purpose of this Modification is to make the following changes to Section III: (1) Add language to state that cooperative research (establishment of teams) is encouraged, and (2) Remove the dollar amount of the expected cost share. In addition, In Section IV, the date applications are due has been extended to July 5, 2019 at 8 PM Eastern Daylight Time. | May 16, 2019 | |
| May 16, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M19AS00018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 19 Renewable Energy Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.408 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $210,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 a cooperative agreement opportunity to resume and continue the zooplankton sampling efforts conducted at two stations in the Gulf of Maine. The cooperative agreement will monitor the ecology of zooplankton in the Gulf of Maine and how it influences the distribution of the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale.This is not an open request for proposals. 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, and monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2019 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement. The anticipated period of performance is three (3) years. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project:Zooplankton Ecology of the Gulf of MaineOpen to:University of Maine, School of Marine Science |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov-search M19AS00018-Select Related Documents |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paula Barksdale 703-787-1743
Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov Email:Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M19AS00018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 19 Renewable Energy Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.408 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $210,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $70,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments 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) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to resume and continue the zooplankton sampling efforts conducted at two stations in the Gulf of Maine. The cooperative agreement will monitor the ecology of zooplankton in the Gulf of Maine and how it influences the distribution of the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale.This is not an open request for proposals. 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, and monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2019 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement. The anticipated period of performance is three (3) years. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project:Zooplankton Ecology of the Gulf of MaineOpen to:University of Maine, School of Marine Science |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov-search M19AS00018-Select Related Documents |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paula Barksdale 703-787-1743
Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov Email:Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M19AS00018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 19 Renewable Energy Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.408 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $210,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $210,000 |
| Award Floor: | $70,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments 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) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to resume and continue the zooplankton sampling efforts conducted at two stations in the Gulf of Maine. The cooperative agreement will monitor the ecology of zooplankton in the Gulf of Maine and how it influences the distribution of the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. This is not an open request for proposals. 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, and monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2019 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement. The anticipated period of performance is three (3) years. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project: Zooplankton Ecology of the Gulf of Maine Open to: University of Maine, School of Marine Science |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov-search M19AS00018-Select Related Documents |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paula Barksdale 703-787-1743
Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov Email:Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 316025 Full Announcement-M19AS00018 Full Announcement -> M19AS00018 rev from OEPpb.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Paula Barksdale 703-787-1743 Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov Email: Paula.Barksdale@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.408 | PKG00251044 | May 16, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
316025 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
316025 SF424B-1.1.pdf
316025 SF424A-1.0.pdf
316025 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
316025 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
316025 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
316025 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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