Opportunity Information: Apply for M13AS00010
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Dredged Ridge Swale Habitats and in the Mid and South Atlantic Bight" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.424 Marine Minerals Activities Hurricane Sandy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2013 and posted on Jun 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through its Division of Environmental Assessment (DEA), announced a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number M13AS00010) to support research that helps ensure marine mineral development on the nations Outer Continental Shelf is conducted safely and in an environmentally sound way. The specific project described in the announcement is titled "Monitoring Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Dredged Ridge Swale Habitats and in the Mid and South Atlantic Bight," and it focuses on understanding how biological communities and ecosystem functions respond to, and recover from, dredging activities in ridge and swale seafloor habitats along the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Bight.
This opportunity is limited in eligibility and audience. BOEM indicated that it is offering this cooperative agreement only to qualified organizations within the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network, and it explicitly states that no other applications are being requested. Under the authority of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), BOEM can award these cooperative agreements only to qualified state agencies and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which is reflected in the eligible applicant categories listed as state governments and public/state-controlled colleges and universities.
The work is structured around a time-sensitive monitoring design tied to planned dredging operations. Field work is required to begin before dredging starts, with the notice anticipating a pre-dredging window of roughly October 2013 through February 2014. The intent is to establish baseline conditions ahead of disturbance, then track ecological function and community changes during and after dredging so BOEM and partners can evaluate impacts and recovery trajectories. BOEM stated that initial monitoring should ideally be completed within two years of the award, but it also signals that the project could become the foundation for a longer-term, adaptive monitoring program if future funding becomes available. Because of that, proposals were expected to incorporate long-term considerations, such as methods that can be repeated consistently over time, durable sampling designs, and data management approaches that support continued monitoring and comparison across years.
Financially, BOEM listed an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and an award floor of $50,000, and it anticipated making one award. The funding activity category is environment, and the CFDA number referenced is 15.424 (Marine Minerals Activities, Hurricane Sandy), indicating the work is aligned with BOEM marine minerals responsibilities and related coastal resilience or post-storm needs. Cost sharing or matching is not required, but BOEM strongly encouraged it, suggesting that proposals bringing partner resources or complementary support could be viewed favorably even though they are not mandatory.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on June 10, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 5, 2013, and an archive date of August 5, 2013. The announcement points applicants to an online program announcement and application submission portal, and it provides a government contact for access issues and solicitation questions: Dominique Bruce, Contract Specialist (703-787-1342, Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement announced by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Division of Environmental Assessment (DEA). The Funding Opportunity Number is M13AS00010, and it supports research intended to help ensure that marine mineral development on the nation's Outer Continental Shelf is conducted safely and in an environmentally sound manner.
What is the specific project BOEM described?
The project described in the announcement is titled "Monitoring Ecological Function and Recovery of Biological Communities within Dredged Ridge Swale Habitats and in the Mid and South Atlantic Bight." It focuses on understanding how biological communities and ecosystem functions respond to, and recover from, dredging activities in ridge and swale seafloor habitats along the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Bight.
What is the purpose of the research being funded?
The stated purpose is to generate monitoring-based information that helps BOEM and partners evaluate ecological impacts and recovery trajectories associated with dredging in ridge and swale habitats. The work is framed to support safe and environmentally sound marine mineral development on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited. BOEM indicated it is offering this cooperative agreement only to qualified organizations within the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network, and it explicitly stated that no other applications are being requested.
Are applications being accepted from organizations outside the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network?
No. The announcement explicitly states that the cooperative agreement is offered only to qualified organizations within the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network and that no other applications are being requested.
What applicant types does BOEM list as eligible categories?
The eligible applicant categories listed are state governments and public/state-controlled colleges and universities. The announcement also notes that, under the authority of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), BOEM can award these cooperative agreements only to qualified state agencies and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
BOEM listed an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000 and the award floor is $50,000.
How many awards does BOEM expect to make?
BOEM anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Is cost sharing or matching encouraged?
Yes. BOEM strongly encouraged cost sharing, indicating that proposals that bring partner resources or complementary support could be viewed favorably even though cost sharing is not mandatory.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is environment.
What CFDA number is referenced in the announcement?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.424 (Marine Minerals Activities, Hurricane Sandy).
How does the announcement describe the timing of the field work?
The work is structured around a time-sensitive monitoring design tied to planned dredging operations. Field work is required to begin before dredging starts, and the notice anticipated a pre-dredging window of roughly October 2013 through February 2014 to establish baseline conditions ahead of disturbance.
What is meant by establishing baseline conditions?
Based on the announcement, baseline conditions refer to collecting monitoring information before dredging begins so that biological communities and ecosystem functions can be compared over time as dredging occurs and after dredging ends.
What does BOEM want monitored during and after dredging?
The announcement indicates that monitoring should track ecological function and community changes during and after dredging, so BOEM and partners can evaluate impacts and recovery trajectories in ridge and swale habitats.
How long does BOEM expect initial monitoring to take?
BOEM stated that initial monitoring should ideally be completed within two years of the award.
Could this project continue beyond the initial monitoring period?
Yes. The announcement signals that the project could become the foundation for a longer-term, adaptive monitoring program if future funding becomes available.
What long-term planning elements were proposals expected to include?
Because BOEM indicated the work could support longer-term monitoring, proposals were expected to incorporate long-term considerations such as methods that can be repeated consistently over time, durable sampling designs, and data management approaches that support continued monitoring and comparison across years.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was July 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was August 5, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the program announcement and submit an application?
The announcement points applicants to an online program announcement and an application submission portal.
Who is the government contact for access issues and solicitation questions?
The contact listed is Dominique Bruce, Contract Specialist. Phone: 703-787-1342. Email: Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
What legal authority is cited for BOEM making these cooperative agreement awards?
The announcement references the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) as the authority under which BOEM can award these cooperative agreements to qualified state agencies and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on ridge and swale seafloor habitats along the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Bight.
What types of seafloor habitats are specifically mentioned?
The announcement specifically mentions dredged ridge and swale habitats (ridge and swale seafloor habitats) as the setting for monitoring ecological function and biological community recovery.
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