This grant is for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to partner with qualified nonprofit organizations, establishing its Experienced Services Program. The program aims to cost-effectively recruit and utilize skilled workers aged 55 and older, including veterans, for project-specific support. Participants will provide crucial technical engineering, information technology, administrative, and regulatory assistance to enhance BOEM’s capacity. These engagements will support projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, and well intervention, ultimately benefiting the general public and enabling BOEM to achieve its mission of responsibly managing U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources. The initiative also provides meaningful opportunities for experienced older Americans.
Opportunity ID: 353806
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M24AS00339 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.079 — Experienced Services Program (ESP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,550,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following entities are eligible to apply for an award under this announcement. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will preclude the BOEM from making an award. Eligible applicant types are:This program is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code (26 U.S.C.501(c)(3) and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Applicants must submit proof of establishment with the application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | To partner with a qualified nonprofit organization to supply BOEM with qualified candidates 55 years and older that will support the BOEM on projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, well intervention, and others.The Experienced Services Program provides a cost-effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older. Through agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations, the BOEM will be able to recruit and utilize the services of these workers on a project-specific basis to enhance its capacity to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. The program will benefit the general public by supporting projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, well intervention, and others. Skilled and experienced older Americans, including veterans, will have the opportunity to put their talents and experience to use on a part-time to full-time basis. Enrollment in the program will not impact the retirement benefits of retired federal employees.Partnering with a qualified nonprofit organization(s) is a cost-effective human capital tool designed to obtain the services of experience workers aged 55 and older on a temporary basis through a cooperative agreement to assist the BOEM in reaching its priorities and strategic goals. This allows the BOEM to focus on identifying its need(s) for specific expertise while not having to dedicate time and resources to recruit, hire and directly administer those resources.ESP participants will provide technical engineering, information technology, administrative, regulatory, and other support to BOEM to develop and execute projects that benefit the general public and provide support to BOEM employees. These projects will enable the BOEM to carry out its mission to manage development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce-Morton
dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov Email:dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353806 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_M24AS00339 4-25-24.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dominique Bruce-Morton dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov Email: dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.079 | PKG00286088 | Apr 25, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | View | ||
| 15.079 | M24AS00339 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP) | PKG00286087 | Apr 25, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353806 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353806 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353806 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353806 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353806 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353806 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
353806 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
353806 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353806 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353806 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353806 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353806 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353806 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
353806 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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