Opportunity Information: Apply for M13AS00002

  • The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Studies Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.423 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP).
  • This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2012 and posted on Dec 19, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013 Date applications are due.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $905,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $847,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Environmental Studies Program funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M13AS00002) is a discretionary grant announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under its Environmental Studies Program (ESP), cataloged under CFDA 15.423. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means BOEM expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal participation. The activity focus is environmental, consistent with BOEM's mission to support science and analysis tied to offshore energy management and related environmental considerations.

This announcement is not a standard, open competition. Instead, it is structured around two specific, predefined projects that BOEM indicates may be awarded to the University of North Carolina, assuming UNC submits proposals that BOEM deems acceptable. In practical terms, that means the program announcement functions more like a targeted request to a particular eligible institution for particular pieces of work, rather than a broad call where many universities or organizations can apply on equal footing. BOEM anticipated making two cooperative agreement awards during Fiscal Year 2013 based on the two proposals submitted under this announcement, aligning with the "ExpectedAwards: 2" designation.

Funding levels indicate an estimated total of $905,000 across the opportunity, with an award ceiling of $847,000 and an award floor of $58,000, reflecting that the two projects likely differ substantially in size and scope. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the applicant is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which is consistent with the intended recipient being the University of North Carolina system.

Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on December 19, 2012, with applications due by January 31, 2013, and an archive date of February 14, 2013. The announcement references an additional information link for the full program announcement and the application portal, implying that the complete project descriptions, submission instructions, and required forms were housed online. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Kathleen M. Craig, Lead Contract Specialist, reachable at 703-787-1332 or Kathleen.Craig@bsee.gov, with a note indicating there is also a location for technical questions related to submitting applications.

Environmental Studies Program (BOEM) Grant Opportunity (M13AS00002) - FAQs

What is the name of this funding opportunity?

This opportunity is the Environmental Studies Program funding opportunity issued under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) M13AS00002.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), under BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP).

What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?

The announcement is cataloged under CFDA 15.423.

What type of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?

The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.

What does a cooperative agreement mean for applicants?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates BOEM expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is performed, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.

What is the general focus or purpose of the funded work?

The activity focus is environmental studies, consistent with BOEM's mission to support science and analysis tied to offshore energy management and related environmental considerations.

Is this a standard open competition?

No. This announcement is not described as a standard open competition. It is structured around two specific, predefined projects.

Who is BOEM expecting to apply?

BOEM indicates the two projects may be awarded to the University of North Carolina (UNC), assuming UNC submits proposals that BOEM finds acceptable.

Does this mean other organizations can apply?

Based on the information provided, the announcement functions like a targeted request tied to two predefined projects and indicates awards may go to UNC if acceptable proposals are submitted. No additional competitive process for other applicants is described in the provided summary.

How many awards does BOEM expect to make?

BOEM anticipated making two cooperative agreement awards under this announcement, consistent with the "ExpectedAwards: 2" designation.

When were the awards expected to be made?

The announcement indicates BOEM anticipated making the two awards during Fiscal Year 2013.

What is the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?

The estimated total funding amount across the opportunity is $905,000.

What is the minimum (floor) award amount?

The award floor is $58,000.

What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?

The award ceiling is $847,000.

Why is there a large difference between the award floor and ceiling?

The floor and ceiling suggest the two predefined projects likely differ substantially in size and scope.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.

How does eligibility relate to the intended recipient?

The eligibility category aligns with the announcement's indication that the University of North Carolina system is the intended recipient.

When was the opportunity posted and created?

The opportunity was posted and created on December 19, 2012.

What was the application due date?

Applications were due by January 31, 2013.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date is February 14, 2013.

Where were the full project descriptions and application instructions located?

The announcement references an additional information link for the full program announcement and the application portal, indicating complete project descriptions, submission instructions, and required forms were housed online.

Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?

The listed point of contact is Kathleen M. Craig, Lead Contract Specialist.

How can the point of contact be reached?

Kathleen M. Craig can be reached at 703-787-1332 or Kathleen.Craig@bsee.gov.

Is there a contact for technical questions about submitting an application?

Yes. The announcement notes there is also a location for technical questions related to submitting applications, but the specific technical contact details are not included in the provided information.

What is the main takeaway about how this opportunity works?

Based on the provided information, the opportunity is a BOEM ESP cooperative agreement announcement built around two predefined projects, with awards anticipated for UNC (if proposals are acceptable), rather than a broad open competition.

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