Opportunity Information: Apply for M12AS00001
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2012 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 Jul 27, 2012 and posted on Dec 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M12AS00001) was issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to support research that helps ensure offshore energy and mineral development on the nations Outer Continental Shelf is carried out safely and in an environmentally responsible way. BOEMs broader mission is to manage offshore resource exploration and development while balancing economic activity and energy goals with environmental protection. This program funding is meant to strengthen the science and information base that BOEM and its partners rely on when reviewing offshore activities, planning leasing and development decisions, and understanding potential effects on people, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning BOEM expects an active partnership with the award recipients rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The authority and purpose for the work come from the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). In particular, OCSLA Section 1346 directs BOEM to conduct environmental and socioeconomic studies needed to assess and manage impacts that energy development could have on human, marine, and coastal environments. OCSLA Section 1345 also specifically authorizes BOEM to use cooperative agreements with affected states to meet these requirements, including sharing information, combining expertise, and setting up joint monitoring efforts that support relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and operational stipulations for offshore activities.
For fiscal year 2012, BOEM set aside total funding of up to 800,000 dollars under this amended notice of funding availability. BOEM anticipated making two awards in total. Individual awards were expected to fall between 300,000 dollars (floor) and 500,000 dollars (ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means the eligible applicants would not be required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility for this specific announcement was limited to state governments, and BOEM explicitly indicated it expected proposals from the Commonwealths of Virginia and Massachusetts. In other words, while the general eligible applicant category is state government, the practical target applicants for this round were those two states. The funding activity category is listed under energy, and the associated CFDA number is 15.423 for BOEMs Environmental Studies Program.
Key dates for the opportunity include an initial posting on December 8, 2011, with an original closing date of February 2, 2012. The closing date was later extended, with the current closing date shown as August 15, 2012, and an archive date of September 14, 2012. A notable program requirement was that work performance under the award had to begin before September 30, 2012, reflecting the need to start activities within that fiscal year timeframe.
For applicants or interested parties needing access to the full announcement or facing issues retrieving it online, the listed point of contact was Kathleen M. Craig, Lead Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-787-1070 or by email at Kathleen.Craig@bsee.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2012 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) grant opportunity issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The funding opportunity number is M12AS00001.
What is the purpose of the Environmental Studies Program (ESP) funding?
The funding supports research that helps ensure offshore energy and mineral development on the nation's Outer Continental Shelf is carried out safely and in an environmentally responsible way. It is intended to strengthen the science and information base BOEM and its partners use when reviewing offshore activities, planning leasing and development decisions, and understanding potential effects on people, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
How does this opportunity relate to BOEM's mission?
BOEM's broader mission is to manage offshore resource exploration and development while balancing economic activity and energy goals with environmental protection. This opportunity funds studies and information that support that balancing role.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional, hands-off grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means BOEM expects an active partnership with the award recipients. The relationship is described as more involved than a typical grant, with BOEM anticipating engagement rather than minimal involvement.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The authority and purpose for the work come from the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA).
Which OCSLA sections are specifically referenced, and what do they cover?
OCSLA Section 1346 directs BOEM to conduct environmental and socioeconomic studies needed to assess and manage impacts that energy development could have on human, marine, and coastal environments. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes BOEM to use cooperative agreements with affected states to meet these requirements, including sharing information, combining expertise, and establishing joint monitoring efforts that support relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and operational stipulations for offshore activities.
How much total funding was available under this notice?
For fiscal year 2012, BOEM set aside up to $800,000 in total funding under this amended notice of funding availability.
How many awards did BOEM expect to make?
BOEM anticipated making two awards in total.
What was the expected funding range for an individual award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $300,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice did not list any cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning eligible applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility for this specific announcement was limited to state governments.
Were particular states expected to apply?
Yes. BOEM explicitly indicated it expected proposals from the Commonwealths of Virginia and Massachusetts.
Does this mean other applicants could apply?
The eligible applicant category is state government, but the announcement states BOEM expected proposals specifically from Virginia and Massachusetts for this round.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed under energy.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.423 for BOEM's Environmental Studies Program.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The initial posting date was December 8, 2011.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was February 2, 2012.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended, with the current closing date shown as August 15, 2012.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date shown is September 14, 2012.
When did work have to begin under an award?
A program requirement was that work performance under the award had to begin before September 30, 2012.
Why was there a requirement to begin work before September 30, 2012?
The notice indicates this reflects the need to start activities within that fiscal year timeframe.
Who is the point of contact for questions or for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Kathleen M. Craig, Lead Contract Specialist.
How can I contact the point of contact?
You can reach Kathleen M. Craig by phone at 703-787-1070 or by email at Kathleen.Craig@bsee.gov.
What should I do if I cannot retrieve the full announcement online?
The notice states that applicants or interested parties facing issues retrieving the announcement online should contact the listed point of contact, Kathleen M. Craig, using the phone number or email provided.
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