Opportunity Information: Apply for M13AS00015
Apply for M13AS00015
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AK CMI" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.421 Alaska Coastal Marine Institute.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2013 and posted on Sep 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $415,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AK CMI (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute) opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number M13AS00015, is a Fiscal Year 2014 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) program announcement designed specifically as the mechanism for the University of Alaska to submit research proposals for BOEM consideration. The awards are issued as cooperative agreements, which generally means BOEM expects to stay involved during the project period (for example through coordination, data-sharing expectations, or ongoing technical input), rather than simply providing a hands-off grant. The program sits in the environment funding activity area and is framed around applied coastal and marine science that directly supports public decision-making and protection of Alaska's marine and coastal resources.
A central feature of the announcement is that proposals must include cost sharing or matching funds, and eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with the University of Alaska serving as the intended applicant under this program vehicle. BOEM emphasizes public benefit outcomes: strengthening the use of science in practical problem-solving, supporting education and training in ocean sciences, and helping protect natural resources that are important to Alaska subsistence lifestyles. The research is also intended to provide credible, usable information for local, state, and federal resource managers who make decisions related to offshore oil and gas development, renewable energy activities, and other marine mineral issues.
Rather than being an open-ended solicitation, BOEM indicates that the process started with letters of intent (LOIs) from the University of Alaska, followed by topic selection in consultation with the State of Alaska. Only the selected LOI topics were invited to be developed into full proposals. The five selected research themes focus heavily on Arctic coastal systems, oil spill fate and transport, and practical monitoring tools: (1) how crude oil infiltrates and moves within first-year sea ice, including impacts on ice-associated organisms and the physical constraints that govern movement; (2) development and testing of a low-cost, satellite-tracked ice drifter suitable for Arctic Alaska conditions; (3) a proof-of-concept effort to test unmanned aircraft systems for intertidal survey work; (4) sea level measurements along the Chukchi and Beaufort coasts of Alaska; and (5) how crude oil biodegrades and is transported in sand and gravel beach environments.
From a funding and timing standpoint, the announcement lists an estimated total program funding level of $415,000 and anticipates about five awards, with an award floor of $10,000 and an award ceiling listed as $750,000. The opportunity was posted on September 30, 2013, with an original and current closing date of November 14, 2013, and an archive date of December 13, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.421 (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute). Application instructions were provided through an online package download link, and the listed contact for access issues and announcement questions was Dominique Bruce, Contracting Officer, reachable at 703-787-1342 and Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - AK CMI (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute) / BOEM (FY2014) - Funding Opportunity Number M13AS00015
What is the AK CMI opportunity (M13AS00015)?
The AK CMI (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute) opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number M13AS00015, is a Fiscal Year 2014 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) program announcement. It is designed specifically as the mechanism for the University of Alaska to submit research proposals for BOEM consideration.
Which federal agency is associated with this program announcement?
The announcement is issued under the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
What type of award is used under this opportunity?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements. This generally indicates BOEM expects to stay involved during the project period (for example, through coordination, data-sharing expectations, or ongoing technical input), rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What is the main focus or purpose of the program?
The program sits in the environment funding activity area and is framed around applied coastal and marine science that directly supports public decision-making and protection of Alaska's marine and coastal resources.
What kinds of outcomes does BOEM emphasize?
BOEM emphasizes public benefit outcomes, including strengthening the use of science in practical problem-solving, supporting education and training in ocean sciences, and helping protect natural resources important to Alaska subsistence lifestyles.
How is the research intended to be used?
The research is intended to provide credible, usable information for local, state, and federal resource managers making decisions related to offshore oil and gas development, renewable energy activities, and other marine mineral issues.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with the University of Alaska serving as the intended applicant under this program vehicle.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A central feature of the announcement is that proposals must include cost sharing or matching funds.
Is this an open solicitation where anyone can submit a proposal?
No. BOEM indicates this was not an open-ended solicitation. The process began with letters of intent (LOIs) from the University of Alaska, followed by topic selection in consultation with the State of Alaska. Only selected LOI topics were invited to be developed into full proposals.
How did the proposal process work under this announcement?
Based on the information provided, the process started with LOIs submitted by the University of Alaska. BOEM then selected topics in consultation with the State of Alaska, and only those selected topics were invited to proceed to full proposals.
What research themes were selected for full proposal development?
Five selected research themes were identified, focusing on Arctic coastal systems, oil spill fate and transport, and practical monitoring tools:
- How crude oil infiltrates and moves within first-year sea ice, including impacts on ice-associated organisms and the physical constraints that govern movement.
- Development and testing of a low-cost, satellite-tracked ice drifter suitable for Arctic Alaska conditions.
- A proof-of-concept effort to test unmanned aircraft systems for intertidal survey work.
- Sea level measurements along the Chukchi and Beaufort coasts of Alaska.
- How crude oil biodegrades and is transported in sand and gravel beach environments.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The announcement lists an estimated total program funding level of $415,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipates about five awards.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts listed?
The award floor is listed as $10,000, and the award ceiling is listed as $750,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 30, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is November 14, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 13, 2013.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.421 (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute).
How were application instructions provided?
Application instructions were provided through an online package download link.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or announcement questions?
The listed contact was Dominique Bruce, Contracting Officer. The phone number provided was 703-787-1342 and the email address was Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
What kinds of projects does this announcement appear to prioritize?
Based on the selected themes and program framing, it prioritizes applied research relevant to Arctic Alaska coastal and marine conditions, including oil spill fate and transport (in sea ice and beach environments) and practical monitoring or survey tools (such as satellite-tracked drifters, unmanned aircraft systems, and coastal sea level measurements).
Why does the announcement describe the award as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The information provided explains that cooperative agreements generally mean BOEM expects to be involved during the project period, such as through coordination, data-sharing expectations, or ongoing technical input.
What decision-making contexts are explicitly mentioned as being supported by this research?
The announcement states the research is intended to inform decisions related to offshore oil and gas development, renewable energy activities, and other marine mineral issues.
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