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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOEM FY 2015 Alaska Coastal Marine Institute" 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 Oct 23, 2014 and posted on Oct 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 24, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $644,000.00 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: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Public and State Controlled Institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The BOEM FY 2015 Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M15AS00001) is a discretionary, competitive cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP). It is designed as the formal mechanism for the University of Alaska to submit research proposals, with required matching funds, for BOEM consideration in Fiscal Year 2015. While the listing may appear broadly open at first glance, the practical eligibility is centered on units within the University of Alaska system that can carry out applied research aligned with BOEMs mission. The overall purpose is to generate science that supports safe and environmentally sound offshore energy development, particularly by improving understanding of environmental conditions, risks, and potential impacts associated with offshore activities.
A central theme of this program is producing information that can be directly used in federal planning and environmental compliance. BOEM emphasizes studies that help analyze potential effects of offshore development, including oil spill risk analysis and approaches to mitigating impacts on both human communities and biological resources. The results are intended to feed into BOEM decision-making products such as Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments tied to five-year leasing plans, offshore lease sales, and project-specific exploration and development plans. The geographic focus is Alaska offshore and coastal systems where BOEM leasing and planning are most relevant, specifically the Beaufort Sea, Chukchi Sea, and Cook Inlet regions.
This particular announcement is narrowly targeted because BOEM selected specific topics after reviewing Letters of Intent (LOIs) submitted via the University of Alaska and consulting with representatives from the State of Alaska. Only proposals that address the chosen LOI topics are eligible for consideration; proposals outside these areas are explicitly not considered. BOEM also notes that requesting full proposals is not a guarantee of funding, and submissions are evaluated and ranked using the formal criteria described in the announcement (referenced as Section V in the source text).
The selected research areas span ecosystem resilience, oceanography, technology development, spill response science, long-term monitoring, and wildlife movement. The seven eligible topic areas are: (1) kelp forest resilience in relation to water temperature using a mix of retrospective analysis and current laboratory work; (2) recovery, articulation, and permanent exhibition of a bowhead whale skeleton at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, reflecting an education and public resource component tied to marine science and stewardship; (3) particle dynamics in Cook Inlet, which can inform sediment transport, water quality, and physical processes relevant to infrastructure and environmental impacts; (4) development of an autonomous carbon glider to monitor sea-air CO2 fluxes in the Chukchi Sea, supporting observation capacity for climate and ocean chemistry conditions; (5) fate and persistence of oil spill response chemicals in Arctic seawater, directly tied to spill response decision-making; (6) an Alaska Monitoring and Assessment Program focused on estuaries within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, supporting baseline and trend monitoring; and (7) assessment of King and Common Eider and Yellow-billed Loon migration past Point Barrow, relevant to offshore activity timing, exposure pathways, and wildlife protection.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, BOEM anticipated around five awards with an estimated total funding level of about $644,000. The opportunity lists an award floor of $10,000 and an award ceiling up to $750,000, indicating flexibility in project size depending on scope and ranking. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, data needs, deliverables, or coordination with BOEM priorities), rather than a hands-off grant structure. Cost sharing or matching is required, reinforcing that the University of Alaska (or proposing unit) must contribute resources alongside BOEM funds.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on October 23, 2014, with a closing date of November 24, 2014, and an archive date of December 24, 2014. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.421 (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute). The administering agency is BOEM, and the point of contact listed in the announcement is Dominique Bruce, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-787-1342 or by email at Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov for access or application issues.
FAQs: BOEM FY 2015 Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) Opportunity (M15AS00001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the BOEM FY 2015 Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M15AS00001). It is a discretionary, competitive cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP) to support applied research.
What is the purpose of the BOEM CMI program in this announcement?
The purpose is to generate science that supports safe and environmentally sound offshore energy development in Alaska, especially by improving understanding of environmental conditions, risks, and potential impacts associated with offshore activities.
How will BOEM use the results from funded projects?
BOEM emphasizes studies that produce information that can be directly used in federal planning and environmental compliance. Results are intended to feed into BOEM decision-making products such as Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) tied to five-year leasing plans, offshore lease sales, and project-specific exploration and development plans.
What types of impacts or risks are studies expected to address?
The announcement highlights work that helps analyze potential effects of offshore development, including oil spill risk analysis and approaches to mitigating impacts on both human communities and biological resources.
Which geographic areas are the focus of this opportunity?
The geographic focus is Alaska offshore and coastal systems where BOEM leasing and planning are most relevant, specifically the Beaufort Sea, Chukchi Sea, and Cook Inlet regions.
Who is eligible to apply in practice?
While the listing may appear broadly open, practical eligibility is centered on units within the University of Alaska system that can carry out applied research aligned with BOEM's mission. The opportunity is described as the formal mechanism for the University of Alaska to submit research proposals for BOEM consideration in FY 2015.
Is this opportunity open to proposals on any marine topic?
No. BOEM selected specific topics after reviewing Letters of Intent (LOIs) submitted via the University of Alaska and consulting with representatives from the State of Alaska. Only proposals that address the chosen LOI topics are eligible for consideration, and proposals outside these areas are explicitly not considered.
Does being invited to submit a full proposal guarantee funding?
No. BOEM notes that requesting full proposals is not a guarantee of funding. Submissions are evaluated and ranked using the formal criteria described in the announcement (referenced as Section V in the source text).
What are the eligible research topic areas for this announcement?
The announcement lists seven eligible topic areas:
- Kelp forest resilience in relation to water temperature, using a mix of retrospective analysis and current laboratory work.
- Recovery, articulation, and permanent exhibition of a bowhead whale skeleton at the University of Alaska Museum of the North (education/public resource component tied to marine science and stewardship).
- Particle dynamics in Cook Inlet, informing sediment transport, water quality, and physical processes relevant to infrastructure and environmental impacts.
- Development of an autonomous carbon glider to monitor sea-air CO2 fluxes in the Chukchi Sea, supporting observation capacity for climate and ocean chemistry conditions.
- Fate and persistence of oil spill response chemicals in Arctic seawater, tied to spill response decision-making.
- An Alaska Monitoring and Assessment Program focused on estuaries within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A), supporting baseline and trend monitoring.
- Assessment of King and Common Eider and Yellow-billed Loon migration past Point Barrow, relevant to offshore activity timing, exposure pathways, and wildlife protection.
How many awards did BOEM anticipate making?
BOEM anticipated around five awards under this opportunity.
What is the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level is about $644,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The opportunity lists an award floor of $10,000 and an award ceiling up to $750,000, indicating flexibility in project size depending on scope and ranking.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project execution?
A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project. In this context, that can include collaboration on study design, data needs, deliverables, and coordination with BOEM priorities, rather than a fully hands-off grant structure.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the University of Alaska (or the proposing unit) must contribute resources alongside BOEM funds.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 23, 2014, and the closing date was November 24, 2014.
What are the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date listed is December 24, 2014. This indicates the opportunity was archived after the closing period referenced in the announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.421 (Alaska Coastal Marine Institute).
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP).
Who is the point of contact for access or application issues?
The point of contact listed is Dominique Bruce, Contract Specialist. Phone: 703-787-1342. Email: Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
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