The Department of Energy is offering a grant for the Geologic Assessment of Oil to the Muskogee (Creek) Nation. This single-source grant aims to evaluate the potential for oil drilling on the Tribe’s scattered trust lands in Oklahoma, surrounded by existing oil and gas development. Previously announced in 2011, this opportunity is crucial for leveraging the Tribe’s land resources. Application closing date is August 31, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 195573
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | A12A01194 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Geologic Assessment of Oil |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.038 — Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 10,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Description:: | This is being awarded single source to the Muskogee (Creek) Nation. This was previously competitively announced on the Federal Register on December 19, 2011. This is an Oklahoma Tribe with a few thousand acres of scattered trust lands. These lands are surrounded by oil and gas development, so the potential exists for drilling on tribal lands. |
| 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 |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1