Opportunity Information: Apply for M16AS00014
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- The DOI-MMS in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOEM FY 2016 Marine Minerals Program-CESU Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.424.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 09, 2016 and posted on May 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BOEM FY 2016 Marine Minerals Program - CESU Study (Funding Opportunity Number M16AS00014) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), specifically within BOEM's Marine Minerals Program (MMP). The purpose of the award is to support applied research that serves the public interest by improving understanding of offshore sand and sediment resources that are critical for coastal restoration and long-term coastal resiliency. A central driver of the work is the shared BOEM and Gulf States objective to build a Gulf-wide Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sediment inventory, which is a foundational dataset for identifying and responsibly using offshore sediments for beach nourishment, barrier island restoration, and other coastal protection projects.
The project highlighted in this announcement is titled "Mississippi Offshore Sediment Resources Inventory: Late Quaternary Stratigraphic Evolution of the Inner Shelf." In practical terms, it focuses on characterizing and interpreting sediment deposits offshore of Mississippi, with an emphasis on how the inner continental shelf evolved during the Late Quaternary period. That geologic time frame includes significant sea-level fluctuations and coastal changes that strongly influence where sand bodies and other usable sediment resources are located today. The expected outcome is a clearer, science-based picture of offshore sediment distribution and stratigraphy that can guide decisions about locating, evaluating, and potentially sourcing compatible sediments for restoration and resilience projects along the Mississippi coast and the broader Gulf region.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or participating in the work compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is being issued through the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, and the announcement states that the cooperative agreement may be awarded to the University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Marine Science. Importantly, this is not an open solicitation for proposals; it is an intent-to-award style announcement tied to a specific project and an anticipated partner. Any award would still depend on BOEM receiving an acceptable proposal that meets the program's requirements and aligns with the stated goals.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of May 9, 2016, and a closing date of June 8, 2016. The anticipated award ceiling is $300,000, with one expected award. The funding activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number listed is 15.424. Eligible applicant categories are noted as state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, though the text makes clear that this particular announcement is designed around a specific cooperative agreement pathway rather than a broad competitive process.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted research award meant to strengthen Gulf of Mexico sediment resource knowledge, support coastal restoration planning, and contribute to the larger Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory effort by advancing the scientific understanding of offshore Mississippi sediment resources and inner-shelf stratigraphic development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BOEM FY 2016 Marine Minerals Program - CESU Study opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M16AS00014) offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), within BOEM's Marine Minerals Program (MMP). It is designed to support applied research in the public interest focused on offshore sand and sediment resources relevant to coastal restoration and long-term coastal resiliency.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through BOEM's Marine Minerals Program (MMP).
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund applied research that improves understanding of offshore sand and sediment resources that are critical for coastal restoration and long-term coastal resiliency. A central driver is supporting the shared BOEM and Gulf States objective to build a Gulf-wide Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sediment inventory.
What is the Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory and why does it matter?
The Gulf-wide Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sediment inventory is described as a foundational dataset intended to help identify and responsibly use offshore sediments for projects such as beach nourishment, barrier island restoration, and other coastal protection efforts. The inventory supports planning by improving knowledge of where suitable sediment resources occur offshore.
What project is highlighted in this announcement?
The highlighted project is titled "Mississippi Offshore Sediment Resources Inventory: Late Quaternary Stratigraphic Evolution of the Inner Shelf."
What is the focus of the Mississippi offshore sediment inventory project?
The project focuses on characterizing and interpreting sediment deposits offshore of Mississippi, emphasizing how the inner continental shelf evolved during the Late Quaternary period. The work is aimed at producing a clearer, science-based understanding of offshore sediment distribution and stratigraphy.
What does "Late Quaternary" mean in the context of this project?
In this announcement, the Late Quaternary is referenced as a period that includes significant sea-level fluctuations and coastal changes. Those changes strongly influence where sand bodies and other usable sediment resources are located today, which is why the period is central to interpreting present-day offshore sediment distribution.
How will the results be used?
The expected outcome is information that can guide decisions about locating, evaluating, and potentially sourcing compatible sediments for restoration and resilience projects along the Mississippi coast and the broader Gulf region. The results also contribute to the broader Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory effort.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or participating in the work compared with a standard grant.
How is the CESU network involved?
The opportunity is being issued through the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, and the cooperative agreement is positioned within that CESU framework.
Is this an open competition where anyone can apply?
No. The announcement states this is not an open solicitation for proposals. It is described as an intent-to-award style announcement tied to a specific project and an anticipated partner, rather than a broad competitive process.
Who is the anticipated award recipient?
The announcement states that the cooperative agreement may be awarded to the University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Marine Science.
Does the agency guarantee an award will be made?
No. The announcement indicates that any award would depend on BOEM receiving an acceptable proposal that meets the program's requirements and aligns with the stated goals.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and creation date is May 9, 2016, and the closing date is June 8, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The anticipated award ceiling is $300,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.424.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the eligible applicant categories listed?
Eligible applicant categories are noted as state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the announcement also makes clear that this particular opportunity is designed around a specific cooperative agreement pathway rather than a broad competitive application process.
How does this opportunity support coastal restoration and resiliency?
By improving the scientific understanding of offshore sediment distribution and stratigraphy, the work helps inform where offshore sediments may be located and how they can be used responsibly for beach nourishment, barrier island restoration, and other coastal protection projects that support long-term coastal resiliency.
What geographic area is emphasized?
The project emphasis is offshore of Mississippi, with a broader relevance to the Mississippi coast and the wider Gulf region through its contribution to the Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory objective.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M16AS00014.
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