Opportunity Information: Apply for M11AS00001
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 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 Jun 27, 2011 and posted on Feb 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2011 The closing date for applications is extended to add two projects.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,375,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,375,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M11AS00001) was issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), now reflected here as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). It offers funding through a cooperative agreement mechanism to support environmental and socioeconomic research that advances safe, environmentally sound offshore energy and minerals activities. The work supported under this opportunity is meant to serve the public interest and align with the Offshore Energy and Minerals Management (OEMM) Program, which is responsible for overseeing exploration and development of renewable energy alternatives as well as oil, natural gas, and other mineral resources on the United States Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
The program is grounded in the legal mandates of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). Specifically, OCSLA Section 1346 requires the federal government to conduct environmental and socioeconomic studies needed to assess and manage impacts to human communities and to marine and coastal environments that could be affected by offshore oil, gas, or other mineral development. In addition, OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes BOEMRE/BOEM to use cooperative agreements with affected states as a practical way to meet these requirements. That authorization emphasizes collaboration: sharing information, leveraging combined federal and state expertise, and building joint monitoring arrangements that help implement relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and operational stipulations tied to OCS activities, both offshore and in connected onshore areas.
This opportunity was categorized as a discretionary grant with the funding instrument type listed as a cooperative agreement, signaling that substantial agency involvement or collaboration was expected during performance compared with a standard grant. The activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number associated with it is 15.423 (BOEM Environmental Studies Program). BOEM anticipated making about 7 awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding amount listed is $3,375,000, with an award floor of $1,000 and an award ceiling of $3,375,000 (meaning awards could range from very small projects up to the full program total depending on selections and project design). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for eligible applicants by not requiring non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practice, that points to state universities and similar public higher education entities that can carry out applied research, monitoring, modeling, and analysis relevant to offshore development impacts, often in coordination with state and federal resource managers. While the announcement text summarized here does not list specific research topics, it frames the scope broadly around studies that support assessment and management of environmental impacts associated with offshore energy and mineral development, including human (socioeconomic) dimensions as well as marine and coastal ecosystem considerations.
The timeline shows the opportunity was posted on February 18, 2011. The original closing date was April 15, 2011, but the application deadline was later extended, with the current closing date recorded as July 25, 2011. The extension was made to add two projects, indicating that BOEM expanded or refined the set of research needs after the initial posting. The archive date is listed as August 30, 2011. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the contact provided was Christy C. Tardiff, Contracting Officer, at 703-787-1367 and christy.tardiff@boemre.gov, with the full program announcement accessible through Grants.gov via the additional information link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - FY 2011 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) (M11AS00001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2011 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number M11AS00001. It was issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), now reflected as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
What is the purpose of the Environmental Studies Program (ESP) funding?
The funding supports environmental and socioeconomic research intended to advance safe, environmentally sound offshore energy and minerals activities. The work is meant to serve the public interest and align with the Offshore Energy and Minerals Management (OEMM) Program.
What kinds of activities does the OEMM Program oversee?
OEMM is responsible for overseeing exploration and development of renewable energy alternatives as well as oil, natural gas, and other mineral resources on the United States Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
What legal authority supports this program?
The program is grounded in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). OCSLA Section 1346 requires environmental and socioeconomic studies to assess and manage impacts to human communities and marine and coastal environments potentially affected by offshore oil, gas, or other mineral development.
Why does the opportunity use cooperative agreements?
OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes BOEMRE/BOEM to use cooperative agreements with affected states as a practical way to meet study requirements. Cooperative agreements emphasize collaboration, including information sharing, leveraging federal and state expertise, and joint monitoring arrangements supporting relevant laws, regulations, and operational stipulations tied to OCS activities.
What type of award is this?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, and the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This indicates substantial agency involvement or collaboration was expected during performance compared with a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.423 (BOEM Environmental Studies Program).
How many awards did BOEM anticipate making?
BOEM anticipated making about 7 awards under this announcement.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $3,375,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is $3,375,000. This means awards could range from very small projects up to the full program total, depending on selections and project design.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This generally points to state universities and similar public higher education entities.
What kinds of projects are within scope?
The scope is framed broadly around environmental and socioeconomic studies that support assessment and management of impacts associated with offshore energy and mineral development. This includes human (socioeconomic) dimensions as well as marine and coastal ecosystem considerations.
Does the opportunity list specific research topics?
The summary provided here does not list specific research topics. It describes the overall scope as studies supporting assessment and management of environmental and socioeconomic impacts related to offshore energy and minerals activities.
How does this opportunity relate to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)?
The studies are tied to activities on the United States Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and may also involve connected onshore areas where offshore activities have related impacts or operational requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2011.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was April 15, 2011.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The application deadline was extended, with the current closing date recorded as July 25, 2011.
Why was the deadline extended?
The extension was made to add two projects, indicating BOEM expanded or refined the set of research needs after the initial posting.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as August 30, 2011.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full program announcement is accessible through Grants.gov via the additional information link referenced in the opportunity materials.
Who is the contact person for help with the announcement?
The contact provided is Christy C. Tardiff, Contracting Officer. Phone: 703-787-1367. Email: christy.tardiff@boemre.gov.
What agency name should applicants associate with this opportunity: BOEMRE or BOEM?
The opportunity was issued by BOEMRE, which is now reflected here as BOEM. Applicants may see BOEMRE referenced in legacy materials from the FY 2011 timeframe.
What does "substantial agency involvement" mean in this context?
The opportunity describes a cooperative agreement mechanism, which signals that collaboration with the agency was expected during performance rather than a more hands-off approach typical of some standard grants.
What is the overall public benefit of the funded studies?
The funded work is intended to support informed oversight and management of offshore energy and mineral activities by improving understanding of environmental and socioeconomic impacts and supporting environmentally sound decision-making.
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