Opportunity Information: Apply for DTMA91R1500011
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- The Maritime Administration in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Energy Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.817 Air Emissons and Energy Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2015 and posted on May 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 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 $1,330,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,330,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicantd include vessel owners, operators or public sponsors
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Opportunity Summary:
The Energy Conservation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTMA91R1500011) was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) as a discretionary funding program using a cooperative agreement structure. The focus of the opportunity is maritime air emissions reduction, alternative energy, and energy conservation, reflecting MARAD's broader interest in improving environmental performance and energy efficiency in marine transportation and related operations. While the synopsis references an attached full description for detailed program requirements, the core intent is clear: support projects that measurably reduce air emissions from maritime activities and/or improve energy use through conservation measures or alternative energy approaches.
This solicitation was categorized under the Energy funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.817, identified as the Air Emissions and Energy Initiative. MARAD anticipated making up to two awards under this opportunity. The estimated total funding available was $1,330,000, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) was also listed as $1,330,000, meaning a single project could, in principle, receive the entire available amount if it met the program objectives and selection criteria. The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates there was no formally stated minimum award size and that proposed budgets could vary depending on project scope and merit.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project cost. The synopsis does not specify the matching percentage or what forms of match were acceptable, and those details would normally be spelled out in the full announcement. As a cooperative agreement, the award mechanism also suggests that MARAD expected to have substantial involvement during the performance of funded projects (for example, collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, milestones, or reporting), which is a common feature distinguishing cooperative agreements from standard grants.
Eligibility was aimed at maritime stakeholders positioned to implement real-world emissions and energy improvements. Eligible applicants included vessel owners, vessel operators, or public sponsors. The opportunity also listed the general eligibility category as "Others," with clarification provided in the additional eligibility information field, reinforcing that the program was not limited to a narrow set of entities so long as the applicant fit the vessel owner/operator/public sponsor profile described.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on May 11, 2015, with a listed original and current application deadline of June 11, 2015. The archive date was July 11, 2015, indicating the announcement would no longer be actively available for new submissions after that point. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact was Judy Bowers, Contracting Officer at the Maritime Administration, reachable by phone at (202) 366-1913.
Energy Conservation Grant (DTMA91R1500011) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Energy Conservation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTMA91R1500011) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD). It was offered as a discretionary funding program using a cooperative agreement award structure.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core intent is to support projects that measurably reduce air emissions from maritime activities and/or improve energy performance through energy conservation measures or alternative energy approaches in marine transportation and related operations.
What types of projects does the opportunity focus on?
The solicitation focuses on maritime air emissions reduction, alternative energy, and energy conservation. Projects are expected to align with MARAD's interest in improving environmental performance and energy efficiency in maritime operations.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The funding was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD).
What kind of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement structure. This generally indicates that MARAD expected substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, milestones, or reporting, rather than a more hands-off relationship typical of many standard grants.
What is the funding activity category?
The solicitation was categorized under the Energy funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.817, identified as the Air Emissions and Energy Initiative.
How many awards did MARAD anticipate making?
MARAD anticipated making up to two awards under this opportunity.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $1,330,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $1,330,000. This means a single project could potentially receive up to the full available amount if it met the program objectives and selection criteria.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates there was no formally stated minimum award size and proposed budgets could vary depending on project scope and merit.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project cost.
Does the synopsis specify the required match percentage or acceptable match types?
No. The synopsis does not specify the matching percentage or what forms of match were acceptable. Those details would normally be provided in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was aimed at maritime stakeholders positioned to implement real-world emissions and energy improvements. Eligible applicants included vessel owners, vessel operators, or public sponsors.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean here?
The opportunity listed the general eligibility category as "Others," and then clarified eligibility in additional information, emphasizing that the program was not limited to a narrow set of entities as long as the applicant fit the vessel owner/operator/public sponsor profile described.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The listed original and current application deadline was June 11, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 11, 2015, indicating the announcement would no longer be actively available for new submissions after that point.
Where can applicants find detailed program requirements?
The synopsis references an attached full description for detailed program requirements. The detailed requirements are not included in the synopsis text provided here.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Judy Bowers, Contracting Officer at the Maritime Administration (MARAD).
What is the contact phone number for assistance?
The phone number provided for Judy Bowers was (202) 366-1913.
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