Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS CIAP
Apply for FWS CIAP
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal Impact Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.668 Coastal Impact Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2013 and posted on Oct 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 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 $500,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 600 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are the States of Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and qualified Coastal Political Subdivisions within these States. If you are uncertain of your eligibility, please see the CIAP web site, http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/CIAP/CIAP.htm, or contact the FWS (see Section VII, Agency Contacts) for more information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) is a federally authorized grant program created by Section 384 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which amended the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1356a). Its basic purpose is to help certain coastal states and their eligible local governments address impacts associated with Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas activities and revenues, with an emphasis on conserving and restoring coastal resources and mitigating harm to natural systems and communities.
Management authority for CIAP sits with the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, but that authority has shifted between agencies over time. From the program's start through September 30, 2011, administration was handled by the Minerals Management Service (later BOEMRE). Beginning October 1, 2011, that authority was re-delegated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Practically, this means FWS became responsible for overseeing state plans, approving any plan changes going forward, and issuing the remaining grant awards.
Funding for CIAP was allocated at $250 million per year for fiscal years 2007 through 2010, with allocations to each eligible state based on that state's share of qualified OCS revenues relative to the total qualified OCS revenues across all eligible states. BOEMRE made grant awards from FY2007 through FY2011. Starting in FY2012, FWS was positioned to award the remaining previously allocated amounts, estimated at about $500 million in total. The opportunity is described as mandatory and noncompetitive, meaning funds are not awarded through an open competition against other applicants nationwide; instead, awards flow to eligible states and qualified coastal political subdivisions (CPSs) according to statute, allocations, and approved plans.
A central requirement of CIAP is that each participating state must have a Coastal Impact Assistance Plan (often just called the Plan). The Plan is developed by the state in coordination with its eligible coastal political subdivisions and functions as the roadmap for how CIAP funds will be used. BOEMRE previously reviewed and approved these Plans for specific funding years before money could be awarded. After the transition in 2011, FWS continued to recognize BOEMRE-approved Plans as valid, but any new Plans or revisions to existing Plans require FWS approval. Grant applications submitted by the state or its designated CPS entities must be for projects already identified in the approved Plan, so the Plan effectively sets the boundaries for what can be funded.
Eligible applicants are limited to the states of Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and qualified coastal political subdivisions within those states. In other words, this is not a grant opportunity for the general public, nonprofits, universities, or local governments outside the qualified CPS framework. The announcement points applicants to the CIAP website and agency contacts for clarifying whether a particular local entity qualifies as an eligible CPS.
CIAP funds are restricted to specific authorized uses spelled out in the statute. Allowable uses include projects and activities that conserve, protect, or restore coastal areas (explicitly including wetlands); efforts to mitigate damage to fish, wildlife, or other natural resources; and implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans. The program also allows funding to mitigate the impacts of OCS activities through certain onshore infrastructure projects and public service needs. Administrative and planning costs tied to CIAP compliance are allowed, but capped: planning assistance and administrative costs together cannot exceed 23 percent of an annual allocation. Separately, funds used for onshore infrastructure and public service needs are also capped at 23 percent of an annual allocation, which signals a strong preference in the program design for direct conservation, restoration, and natural resource mitigation work.
From the listing details provided, the opportunity is identified as FWS-CIAP (CFDA 15.668), categorized under environmental activities, and anticipated a large number of awards (about 600). The posted date is October 1, 2011, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000,000 and no stated award floor or ceiling, which is consistent with the allocation-based structure rather than a typical competitive grant with predefined minimums and maximums. For help accessing the full announcement or navigating the program requirements, the notice directs inquiries to the FWS contact listed (James Max Carithers at jamescarithers@fws.gov).
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) Grant - FAQs
What is the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)?
The Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) is a federally authorized grant program designed to help certain coastal states and their eligible local governments address impacts associated with Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas activities and revenues. A major emphasis is placed on conserving and restoring coastal resources and mitigating harm to natural systems and communities.
What law created CIAP?
CIAP was created by Section 384 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which amended the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1356a).
Which federal agency manages CIAP now?
Management authority for CIAP sits with the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and as of October 1, 2011, that authority was re-delegated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). In practical terms, FWS oversees state plans, approves plan changes, and issues remaining grant awards.
Which agency administered CIAP before FWS?
From the program start through September 30, 2011, CIAP was administered by the Minerals Management Service, later known as BOEMRE.
Is CIAP a competitive grant opportunity?
No. CIAP is described as mandatory and noncompetitive. Funding is not awarded through an open nationwide competition; instead, awards flow to eligible states and qualified coastal political subdivisions (CPSs) according to statute, allocations, and approved plans.
Who is eligible to apply for CIAP funding?
Eligible applicants are limited to the states of Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, as well as qualified coastal political subdivisions (CPSs) within those states.
Can nonprofits, universities, or the general public apply for CIAP?
No. Based on the listing details provided, CIAP is not a grant opportunity for the general public, nonprofits, universities, or local governments outside the qualified CPS framework.
What is a Coastal Political Subdivision (CPS) and how do I know if my local entity qualifies?
A CPS refers to an eligible coastal political subdivision within one of the listed states. The notice directs applicants to the CIAP website and agency contacts to clarify whether a particular local entity qualifies as an eligible CPS.
What is the Coastal Impact Assistance Plan (the Plan)?
Each participating state must have a Coastal Impact Assistance Plan (often called the Plan). The Plan is developed by the state in coordination with its eligible coastal political subdivisions and serves as the roadmap for how CIAP funds will be used.
Why is the Plan required to receive CIAP funds?
CIAP grant applications submitted by the state or its designated CPS entities must be for projects already identified in the approved Plan. This means the Plan effectively sets the boundaries for what can be funded.
Who approves CIAP Plans and Plan changes?
BOEMRE previously reviewed and approved CIAP Plans for specific funding years before awards could be made. After the transition in 2011, FWS continued to recognize BOEMRE-approved Plans as valid, but any new Plans or revisions to existing Plans require FWS approval.
What types of projects and activities can CIAP funds be used for?
CIAP funds are restricted to authorized uses in the statute. Allowable uses include projects and activities that conserve, protect, or restore coastal areas (including wetlands); efforts to mitigate damage to fish, wildlife, or other natural resources; and implementation of federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plans.
Can CIAP funds be used to mitigate impacts of OCS activities through infrastructure or public services?
Yes. The program allows funding to mitigate the impacts of OCS activities through certain onshore infrastructure projects and public service needs, subject to statutory limits.
Are there limits on how much CIAP money can be used for administrative, planning, infrastructure, or public services?
Yes. Planning assistance and administrative costs together cannot exceed 23 percent of an annual allocation. Separately, funds used for onshore infrastructure and public service needs are also capped at 23 percent of an annual allocation.
Does CIAP show a preference for certain categories of work?
Yes. The caps on administrative/planning costs and onshore infrastructure/public service needs indicate a strong program preference for direct conservation, restoration, and natural resource mitigation projects.
How was CIAP funded, and for which years?
Funding for CIAP was allocated at $250 million per year for fiscal years 2007 through 2010.
How were funds allocated among eligible states?
Allocations to each eligible state were based on that state's share of qualified OCS revenues relative to the total qualified OCS revenues across all eligible states.
Who made CIAP grant awards from FY2007 through FY2011?
BOEMRE made grant awards from FY2007 through FY2011.
What funding remained to be awarded once FWS took over in FY2012?
Starting in FY2012, FWS was positioned to award the remaining previously allocated amounts, estimated at about $500 million in total.
What is the CFDA number for CIAP?
The opportunity is identified as FWS-CIAP with CFDA 15.668.
How is this opportunity categorized?
Based on the listing details provided, it is categorized under environmental activities.
How many awards are anticipated?
The listing anticipates a large number of awards, estimated at about 600.
What is the posted date for this opportunity?
The posted date is October 1, 2011.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount listed?
No. The listing states no award floor or ceiling, which aligns with the allocation-based structure rather than a typical competitive grant with predefined minimums and maximums.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or understanding requirements?
The notice directs inquiries to the FWS contact listed: James Max Carithers at jamescarithers@fws.gov.
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