Opportunity Information: Apply for M14AS00007
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Renewable Energy Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.408 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2014 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Renewable Energy Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M14AS00007) was a targeted, discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP). Rather than being a broad, competitive grant solicitation open to the public, the announcement served mainly as a formal notice of BOEM's intent to fund a specific project, contingent on receiving an acceptable proposal. BOEM anticipated making a single award during Fiscal Year 2014, and the opportunity was directed to the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, reflecting a partnership approach with the State of South Carolina for work tied to offshore renewable energy planning.
OREP's role within BOEM is to manage and support renewable energy development on the US Outer Continental Shelf. That includes overseeing leasing for offshore renewable energy projects and reviewing key developer submissions such as site assessment plans and construction and operations plans. The project described in the announcement is directly aligned with that mission: "Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Development Geophysical Mapping, Oceanographic Data Collection, and Identification of Paleolandscapes and Historic Shipwrecks offshore South Carolina." In practical terms, the work is aimed at building the scientific and environmental baseline needed to responsibly plan for offshore wind, including mapping seafloor conditions, collecting oceanographic data relevant to siting and engineering, and identifying sensitive cultural and historical resources such as submerged paleolandscapes and shipwrecks that may require avoidance or protection.
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which signals that BOEM expected to be actively involved in the project rather than acting only as a funder. The announcement explicitly notes "substantial involvement by BOEM scientists" in elements of study development and/or study conduct. Cooperative agreements are often used when an agency intends to collaborate closely on technical direction, methods, data standards, or coordination with other federal efforts. This structure also supports consistency with BOEM's environmental studies needs and regulatory responsibilities tied to offshore renewable energy leasing and permitting.
Financially, BOEM projected an estimated total funding amount of $750,000 for the single expected award, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and an award floor of $400,000. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources according to the terms set out in the full announcement and applicable program rules. The activity area was categorized under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, and it was associated with CFDA number 15.408 (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Program).
Eligibility was limited to state governments, consistent with the intent to support a South Carolina-focused effort through the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. The announcement was posted July 30, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 29, 2014, and an archive date of September 29, 2014. It also made clear that no other proposals were requested at that time, although BOEM left open the possibility that additional opportunities could be announced in the future. For broader context on OREP's focus and related studies, the announcement pointed readers to BOEM's renewable energy environmental studies webpage.
For applicants or stakeholders needing access help or clarification, the listed point of contact was Dominique Bruce (phone 703-787-1342; email Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov). The posting also referenced application materials being accessible through the "APPLICATION PACKAGE" tab and linked instructions, which is typical of Grants.gov style notices.
FY 2014 BOEM Renewable Energy Program (M14AS00007) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This was the FY 2014 Renewable Energy Program opportunity issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP), under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) M14AS00007. The funding instrument was a targeted, discretionary cooperative agreement.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement was not a broad, competitive solicitation open to the public. It primarily served as a formal notice of BOEM's intent to fund a specific project, contingent on receiving an acceptable proposal.
How many awards did BOEM expect to make?
BOEM anticipated making a single award during Fiscal Year 2014.
Who was the opportunity directed to?
The opportunity was directed to the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, reflecting a partnership approach with the State of South Carolina for work tied to offshore renewable energy planning.
What is the project title or focus described in the announcement?
The project described was: "Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Development Geophysical Mapping, Oceanographic Data Collection, and Identification of Paleolandscapes and Historic Shipwrecks offshore South Carolina."
What is the purpose of the project in practical terms?
The work was aimed at building scientific and environmental baseline information needed to responsibly plan for offshore wind offshore South Carolina. This includes mapping seafloor conditions, collecting oceanographic data relevant to siting and engineering, and identifying sensitive cultural and historical resources such as submerged paleolandscapes and shipwrecks that may require avoidance or protection.
Which BOEM office issued and managed this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by BOEM through its Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP).
What does OREP do within BOEM?
OREP manages and supports renewable energy development on the US Outer Continental Shelf. This includes overseeing leasing for offshore renewable energy projects and reviewing developer submissions such as site assessment plans and construction and operations plans.
What type of funding instrument was used, and what does it imply?
The instrument was a cooperative agreement. This indicates BOEM expected to be actively involved in the project rather than acting only as a funder.
What level of federal involvement was expected under the cooperative agreement?
The announcement noted "substantial involvement by BOEM scientists" in elements of study development and/or study conduct, consistent with a collaborative approach on technical direction, methods, data standards, and coordination with other federal efforts.
How much funding was available?
BOEM projected an estimated total funding amount of $750,000 for the single expected award.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $750,000 and the award floor was $400,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources according to the terms in the full announcement and applicable program rules.
What program or category areas did this opportunity fall under?
The activity area was categorized under Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.408 (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Program).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments, consistent with the South Carolina-focused intent and the direction to the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 30, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 29, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 29, 2014.
Did BOEM request any other proposals at that time?
No. The announcement made clear that no other proposals were requested at that time.
Could BOEM announce similar opportunities in the future?
Yes. While no other proposals were requested at that time, BOEM left open the possibility that additional opportunities could be announced in the future.
Where were application materials referenced as being available?
The posting referenced application materials being accessible through the "APPLICATION PACKAGE" tab along with linked instructions, consistent with a Grants.gov style notice.
Where could stakeholders find broader context on OREP-related studies?
The announcement pointed readers to BOEM's renewable energy environmental studies webpage for broader context on OREP's focus and related studies.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access help?
The listed point of contact was Dominique Bruce.
What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 703-787-1342. Email: Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
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