Opportunity Information: Apply for M10AS00005
Apply for M10AS00005
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sand Resource Evaluation on the Outer Continental Shelf by the Florida Geological Survey, Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources" 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 May 28, 2010 and posted on Apr 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $220,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $220,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Sand Resource Evaluation on the Outer Continental Shelf" (Funding Opportunity Number M10AS00005) was a discretionary federal funding announcement released in April 2010 by the Minerals Management Service (MMS), through its Leasing Division, which is now associated with what is listed in the notice as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expected to be actively involved with the recipient(s) during the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The core purpose was to support research and evaluation of sand and gravel resources located on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore of three specific coastal states: Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia. In practice, this kind of work is tied to understanding where usable offshore sand exists, how much is available, what its physical characteristics are, and how it can be sourced in ways that reduce environmental harm while supporting coastal management needs.
The work was framed as serving the public interest by promoting safe and environmentally sound mineral production, and by advancing the goals of MMS's Offshore Energy and Minerals Management Program. Offshore sand and gravel are often essential inputs for coastal restoration and protection projects, including beach nourishment, dune building, barrier island restoration, and other resilience measures that require compatible sediment. By mapping and characterizing these deposits, the program aimed to strengthen the scientific and technical basis for responsible offshore mineral development and improve decision-making about leasing, permitting, and project planning. The funding activity category was listed under "Environment," reflecting the applied coastal and marine resource management focus rather than a purely commercial extraction objective.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, and the opportunity explicitly targeted participation by the Florida Geological Survey, the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and the Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources. The announcement anticipated three awards in total, consistent with the three-state scope. The estimated total funding available was $220,000, and the award ceiling was also $220,000, indicating the overall federal funding pot for the opportunity. A minimum award floor of $1,000 was listed, but the design of the program suggested the intent was to fund substantive state-led OCS sand resource evaluations rather than very small projects. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources (such as state funding, staff time, vessel time, in-kind data, or other support) toward the overall project effort.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on April 16, 2010, with an original closing date of May 17, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of June 14, 2010. The announcement was archived on September 30, 2010. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.424, Marine Minerals Activities (noted in the record alongside "Hurricane Sandy," though the notice itself is dated 2010). For applicants or interested parties needing access to the full program announcement, the notice pointed to the Grants.gov posting and provided a federal contact: Christy C. Tardiff, Contracting Officer, reachable at 703-787-1367 and christy.tardiff@mms.gov, who was also listed as the point of contact for questions and for assistance if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically.
Overall, the opportunity was a relatively modest, targeted cooperative agreement program intended to fill data and analysis gaps about offshore sand and gravel resources adjacent to Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia. The expected outcome was better-quality resource information to support coastal restoration supply chains and to help the federal government and partner states manage OCS mineral resources in a way that balances public safety, environmental protection, and long-term coastal resilience needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Sand Resource Evaluation on the Outer Continental Shelf" and the Funding Opportunity Number is M10AS00005.
Which federal agency released this funding opportunity?
The announcement was released by the Minerals Management Service (MMS), through its Leasing Division. The notice also associates MMS with what is listed as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the application deadlines?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2010. The original closing date was May 17, 2010, and it was later extended to June 14, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on September 30, 2010, and the last listed closing date was June 14, 2010.
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expected to be actively involved with the recipient(s) during the work rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the project funding?
The purpose was to support research and evaluation of sand and gravel resources located on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore of Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia, including understanding where usable offshore sand exists, how much is available, and its physical characteristics, with attention to reducing environmental harm.
What kinds of activities or outcomes was the program trying to support?
The program aimed to strengthen the scientific and technical basis for responsible offshore mineral development and improve decision-making about leasing, permitting, and project planning by mapping and characterizing OCS sand and gravel deposits.
How does offshore sand and gravel research connect to coastal restoration?
Offshore sand and gravel can be essential for coastal restoration and protection projects such as beach nourishment, dune building, and barrier island restoration. The funded work was intended to improve resource information that supports these kinds of coastal management needs.
Which states were included in the project scope?
The scope was limited to OCS areas offshore of three coastal states: Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments. The opportunity explicitly targeted the Florida Geological Survey, the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and the Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated three awards in total, consistent with the three-state scope.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $220,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $220,000, which matched the estimated total funding available for the opportunity.
Was there a minimum award amount?
Yes. A minimum award floor of $1,000 was listed.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project effort.
What types of non-federal contributions were contemplated for cost share?
The notice described potential non-federal contributions such as state funding, staff time, vessel time, in-kind data, or other support.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as "Environment," reflecting an applied coastal and marine resource management focus.
What program or CFDA listing was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.424, Marine Minerals Activities (noted in the record alongside "Hurricane Sandy," though the notice itself is dated 2010).
Where could applicants find the full funding announcement?
The notice pointed to the Grants.gov posting for access to the full program announcement.
Who was the federal point of contact for questions?
The listed contact was Christy C. Tardiff, Contracting Officer. Phone: 703-787-1367. Email: christy.tardiff@mms.gov.
What should someone do if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicated that the listed point of contact could provide assistance if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically.
How was the work described as serving the public interest?
The work was framed as promoting safe and environmentally sound mineral production and advancing the goals of MMS's Offshore Energy and Minerals Management Program.
What was the overall intended impact of the funding?
The opportunity was intended to fill data and analysis gaps about offshore sand and gravel resources adjacent to Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia, improving resource information to support coastal restoration supply chains and help balance public safety, environmental protection, and long-term coastal resilience needs.
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