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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 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 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) opportunity is a targeted, non-competitive cooperative agreement announcement issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Its purpose is to support research that advances the public interest in safe, responsible, and environmentally sound energy and mineral development on the United States outer continental shelf (OCS). BOEMs ESP funds studies that help inform federal decision-making around offshore activities, including understanding environmental conditions, assessing potential impacts, and improving the scientific basis for management, mitigation, and monitoring. In this specific announcement, BOEM is not broadly soliciting proposals from the public; instead, it is communicating its intent to fund a particular project area and to consider proposals only from the identified eligible partner(s), with any award contingent on BOEM receiving an acceptable proposal.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally means BOEM expects substantial federal involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. That involvement often includes coordination on study design, data needs, deliverables, and how results are synthesized for agency use. The opportunity sits within the environmental funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 15.423 (BOEM Environmental Studies Program). BOEM anticipated making one award under this announcement.
The announced project focus is "Synthesis Pacific Platform Research." While the notice does not provide detailed technical tasks, the title indicates an emphasis on synthesizing existing research related to Pacific offshore platforms, likely pulling together prior datasets, reports, and findings into a coherent body of knowledge. A synthesis project typically aims to identify what is known, where the major uncertainties remain, and what the implications are for environmental management and offshore operations. In BOEM contexts, these syntheses can support environmental assessments, leasing and decommissioning considerations, habitat and species impact evaluations, and broader policy decisions tied to offshore infrastructure.
Eligibility is limited. Although the general eligible applicant category is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, this particular announcement is explicitly not an open solicitation and is tied to an identified pathway: the project is open to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) through the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are collaborative partnerships that facilitate research and technical assistance, often streamlining how federal agencies work with academic institutions. In practical terms, that means BOEM intends to negotiate and potentially fund this work through that established cooperative framework rather than through a fully open competition.
Financially, BOEM listed an estimated total funding amount of $400,000, with an award ceiling of $400,000 and an award floor of $100,000. The agency indicated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds to receive the award. The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2015, with a closing date of July 22, 2015, and an archive date of August 21, 2015, reflecting that it was a time-bound announcement for a specific planned project.
For access issues or administrative questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Joanne Murphy, Contract Officer, reachable by phone at 703-787-1024, identified as a BSEE/BOEM contracting officer. This contact information suggests the announcement was managed through the federal contracting and assistance workflow used by BOEM and its associated bureau structures at the time.
FY 2015 BOEM Environmental Studies Program (ESP) - Synthesis Pacific Platform Research: FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) opportunity issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as a targeted, non-competitive cooperative agreement announcement.
What is the purpose of BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP) in this announcement?
The purpose is to support research that advances the public interest in safe, responsible, and environmentally sound energy and mineral development on the United States outer continental shelf (OCS). ESP-funded studies are intended to help inform federal decision-making around offshore activities by improving understanding of environmental conditions, assessing potential impacts, and strengthening the scientific basis for management, mitigation, and monitoring.
Is this an open solicitation where any organization can apply?
No. BOEM is not broadly soliciting proposals from the public under this announcement. It is communicating its intent to fund a particular project area and to consider proposals only from the identified eligible partner(s).
Who is eligible to submit a proposal for this announcement?
Eligibility is limited to the identified pathway in the notice: the project is open to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) through the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). While the general eligible applicant category is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, this specific announcement is not open beyond the identified partner pathway.
What is the project focus area?
The announced project focus is titled "Synthesis Pacific Platform Research."
What does "Synthesis Pacific Platform Research" imply?
While the notice does not list detailed technical tasks, the title indicates an emphasis on synthesizing existing research related to Pacific offshore platforms. This likely involves pulling together prior datasets, reports, and findings into a coherent body of knowledge, identifying what is known, where major uncertainties remain, and what the implications are for environmental management and offshore operations.
How might BOEM use the results of a synthesis project like this?
In BOEM contexts, synthesis products can support federal decision-making tied to offshore infrastructure and operations, including environmental assessments, leasing and decommissioning considerations, habitat and species impact evaluations, and broader policy decisions.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement generally means BOEM expects substantial federal involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. That involvement often includes coordination on study design, data needs, deliverables, and how results are synthesized for agency use.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits within the environmental funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.423 (BOEM Environmental Studies Program).
How many awards did BOEM anticipate making under this announcement?
BOEM anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
BOEM listed an estimated total funding amount of $400,000.
What is the award ceiling (maximum possible award) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
What is the award floor (minimum possible award) for this opportunity?
The award floor is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The agency indicated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2015.
What was the closing date for this announcement?
The closing date was July 22, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 21, 2015.
Is an award guaranteed if an eligible partner submits a proposal?
No. Any award is contingent on BOEM receiving an acceptable proposal.
Why does the announcement reference CESU?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships that facilitate research and technical assistance and often streamline how federal agencies work with academic institutions. In practical terms, the notice indicates BOEM intends to negotiate and potentially fund this work through the established CESU cooperative framework rather than through a fully open competition.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Joanne Murphy, Contract Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Joanne Murphy can be reached by phone at 703-787-1024.
What agency role is indicated for the point of contact?
The notice identifies the point of contact as a BSEE/BOEM contracting officer, suggesting the announcement was managed through the federal contracting and assistance workflow used by BOEM and its associated bureau structures at the time.
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