This grant is offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Environmental Studies Program for research at the University of Rhode Island. The program focuses on conducting studies to assess and manage environmental impacts of renewable energy projects on the outer continental shelf. It aligns with the goals of the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP) in overseeing leasing and reviewing site assessment and construction plans. The cooperative agreement, mandated by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, aims to collaborate with affected States to ensure compliance with environmental regulations for both onshore and offshore operations. Application deadline: May 06, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 227754
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | M13AS00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2013 Environmental Studies Program for the University of Rhode Island |
| 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:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 06, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 900,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $900,000 |
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 of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to the University of Rhode Island. This cooperative agreement is to conduct research that meets the goals of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP). The OREP oversees leasing for renewable energy projects on the Nation’s 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 5 | This modification extends the due date to May 6, 2013. | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Synopsis 4 | Correct the broken link to the Program Announcement and application portal. | |
| Synopsis 3 | This modification provides the address for the Program Announcement and application portal. | |
| Synopsis 2 | Modified to specify that this opportunity is for the University of Rhode Island. | |
| 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: | PKG00171011 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | May 06, 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 | PKG00171011 | Mar 21, 2013 | May 06, 2013 | View | Kathleen Craig | Organization Applicants |