Opportunity Information: Apply for M15AS00005
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOEM FY 2015 Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.422 Louisiana State University (LSU) Coastal Marine Institute (CMI).
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2015 and posted on Feb 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $588,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BOEM FY 2015 Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) opportunity was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), offered through BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP). It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BOEM expected to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant. The purpose was to support research that advances the public interest in safe and environmentally sound offshore energy development, while also aligning with BOEM's mission needs in the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent coastal systems. This particular announcement functioned as the formal mechanism for Louisiana State University (LSU) to submit full proposals that had already been encouraged through an earlier screening process.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with the focus specifically on LSU and other units within the LSU system capable of carrying out the proposed research. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so proposals needed to include matching funds rather than relying solely on federal dollars. BOEM made clear that the full proposal stage was invitation-based: LSU first submitted letters of intent, BOEM reviewed them, and then BOEM identified specific topics and proposals it was willing to consider for FY 2015 funding under this CMI partnership.
The announcement listed five invited research themes that BOEM selected after reviewing LSU's letters of intent. These included (1) an economic and geomorphic comparison of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sand versus nearshore sand for coastal restoration projects, aimed at improving decisions about sourcing sediment for restoration while accounting for physical performance and cost; (2) investigation of an ancient bald cypress forest in the northern Gulf of Mexico, which likely relates to paleoenvironmental reconstruction, sea-level history, and coastal change; (3) deepwater decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico across the 2015 to 2035 timeframe, reflecting BOEM's need to plan for and evaluate environmental, technical, and policy issues associated with retiring offshore infrastructure; (4) development or support of a critical real-time Louisiana coastal ocean observing station, emphasizing monitoring and data streams that can inform operational and environmental decisions; and (5) linking land use to fish in the northern Gulf of Mexico through an end-to-end modeling analysis supporting the LOICZ program, tying watershed and coastal land-use drivers to marine ecosystem responses and fisheries-relevant outcomes.
Funding details indicate an estimated total program amount of $588,000 with an anticipated four awards. Individual awards were expected to fall between an $80,000 floor and a $375,000 ceiling. The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2015, with an application closing date of March 30, 2015, and it was archived on April 28, 2015. The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.422 (Louisiana State University Coastal Marine Institute), which reflects the established cooperative framework between BOEM and LSU for coastal and marine research connected to offshore energy and environmental stewardship.
For applicants needing the full program announcement or assistance accessing it, the notice provided a point of contact: Dominique Bruce, reachable by phone at 703-787-1342 and by email at Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov (as listed in the announcement).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BOEM FY 2015 Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) opportunity?
It was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), offered through BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP). The opportunity supported research tied to BOEM's public-interest goals around safe and environmentally sound offshore energy development, especially in the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent coastal systems.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The funding announcement came from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP).
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The announcement was structured as a cooperative agreement. BOEM expected substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant.
What was the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose was to support research that advances the public interest in safe and environmentally sound offshore energy development, while also aligning with BOEM's mission needs in the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent coastal systems.
Was this opportunity open to the general public or all universities?
No. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the focus was specifically on Louisiana State University (LSU) and other units within the LSU system capable of carrying out the proposed research.
Who was eligible to submit proposals?
Eligible applicants were public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with eligibility focused specifically on LSU and other units within the LSU system able to conduct the invited research.
Was the full proposal stage invitation-only?
Yes. The full proposal stage was invitation-based: LSU submitted letters of intent, BOEM reviewed them, and BOEM then identified the specific topics and proposals it was willing to consider for FY 2015 funding under the CMI partnership.
What was the process before submitting a full proposal?
The announcement describes an earlier screening process in which LSU submitted letters of intent. After reviewing them, BOEM selected specific topics and proposals to invite for full submission.
Did this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so proposals needed to include matching funds and could not rely solely on federal dollars.
How much total funding was estimated under this announcement?
The estimated total program amount was $588,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
BOEM anticipated making four awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $80,000 to $375,000.
What research themes were invited under this announcement?
BOEM listed five invited research themes selected after reviewing LSU's letters of intent:
- An economic and geomorphic comparison of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sand versus nearshore sand for coastal restoration projects.
- Investigation of an ancient bald cypress forest in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
- Deepwater decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico across the 2015 to 2035 timeframe.
- Development or support of a critical real-time Louisiana coastal ocean observing station.
- Linking land use to fish in the northern Gulf of Mexico through an end-to-end modeling analysis supporting the LOICZ program.
What is the OCS sand vs. nearshore sand theme trying to address?
This theme focused on an economic and geomorphic comparison of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sand versus nearshore sand for coastal restoration projects, with the goal of improving decisions about sediment sourcing by accounting for physical performance and cost.
What is the theme about an ancient bald cypress forest in the northern Gulf of Mexico?
The announcement included a research theme investigating an ancient bald cypress forest in the northern Gulf of Mexico, likely connected to topics such as paleoenvironmental reconstruction, sea-level history, and coastal change.
What does the deepwater decommissioning theme cover?
This theme addressed deepwater decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico over the 2015 to 2035 timeframe, reflecting BOEM's planning needs and its interest in evaluating environmental, technical, and policy issues related to retiring offshore infrastructure.
What is the coastal ocean observing station theme about?
The announcement invited work on developing or supporting a critical real-time Louisiana coastal ocean observing station, emphasizing monitoring and data streams that can inform operational and environmental decisions.
What is the land use to fish modeling (LOICZ) theme about?
This theme focused on linking land use to fish in the northern Gulf of Mexico using an end-to-end modeling analysis supporting the LOICZ program, connecting watershed and coastal land-use drivers to marine ecosystem responses and fisheries-relevant outcomes.
What geographic area was this opportunity focused on?
The opportunity aligned with BOEM's mission needs in the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent coastal systems, with invited research topics centered on Louisiana coastal and northern Gulf of Mexico issues.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for the program was 15.422 (Louisiana State University Coastal Marine Institute).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 12, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date for applications was March 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 28, 2015.
Where could applicants get the full program announcement or help accessing it?
The notice provided a point of contact for obtaining the full program announcement or assistance accessing it: Dominique Bruce.
What contact information was provided for questions about the announcement?
Dominique Bruce was listed as the point of contact. Phone: 703-787-1342. Email: Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
How does this announcement relate to the BOEM-LSU CMI partnership?
The CFDA listing and the structure of the announcement reflect an established cooperative framework between BOEM and LSU (the Louisiana State University Coastal Marine Institute) for coastal and marine research connected to offshore energy and environmental stewardship.
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