Opportunity Information: Apply for M15AS00004
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Title of Program Announcement" 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 Feb 24, 2015 and posted on Feb 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 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 $490,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $490,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Environmental Studies Program (ESP), under CFDA 15.423. The purpose of BOEM ESP funding is to support research that advances the public interest in safe, environmentally responsible energy and mineral development on the US Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM frames this work around balancing economic development and energy independence with environmental protection, particularly as it relates to offshore oil and gas leasing, renewable energy development, and the environmental reviews and studies that inform federal decision-making.
The specific project described in this announcement is the development of a very high-resolution regional ocean circulation model focused on nearshore areas of the Beaufort Sea. In practical terms, this kind of model is meant to improve understanding and prediction of coastal and nearshore ocean conditions in the Arctic environment, which can be critical for evaluating potential impacts of offshore activities, improving environmental assessments, and supporting planning and risk management in sensitive nearshore waters. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the agency would typically expect substantial involvement in shaping or coordinating elements of the work during the project period, rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
This announcement is not a broad, open solicitation. BOEM states an intent to undertake this project and limits eligibility to a small set of institutions via designated Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs): the University of Alaska Fairbanks through the North and Western Alaska CESU, Rutgers University through the North Atlantic Coast CESU, and the University of Washington through the Pacific Northwest CESU. The notice explicitly says no other proposals are requested at this time, though BOEM notes that additional opportunities could be announced in the future.
The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $490,000. The ceiling is listed as $490,000 and the floor as $100,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Eligible applicants are categorized as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the limited pool of named CESU-affiliated universities. The opportunity was posted and created on February 24, 2015, with an original closing date of March 20, 2015, later extended to March 26, 2015, and an archive date of April 27, 2015.
For applicants or stakeholders needing help accessing the full announcement or application details, the listed point of contact is Joanne Murphy (phone 703-787-1024; email Joanne.Murphy@bsee.gov), with the additional information link described as the location of the program announcement and application contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP).
What type of funding is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a standard, hands-off grant). BOEM would typically have substantial involvement in coordinating or shaping elements of the work during the project period.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.423.
What is the overall purpose of BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP) funding?
BOEM ESP funding supports research that advances the public interest in safe, environmentally responsible energy and mineral development on the US Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM frames this as balancing economic development and energy independence with environmental protection, particularly for offshore oil and gas leasing, renewable energy development, and the environmental reviews and studies that inform federal decision-making.
What specific project is being funded under this announcement?
The announcement describes a specific project: developing a very high-resolution regional ocean circulation model focused on nearshore areas of the Beaufort Sea.
Why is BOEM interested in a nearshore Beaufort Sea ocean circulation model?
According to the announcement description, the model is intended to improve understanding and prediction of coastal and nearshore ocean conditions in the Arctic. This can support evaluation of potential impacts from offshore activities, improve environmental assessments, and support planning and risk management in sensitive nearshore waters.
Is this a broad, open solicitation where any eligible organization can apply?
No. BOEM states that this is not a broad, open solicitation. The notice says BOEM intends to undertake this project and limits eligibility to a small set of institutions via designated Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs). It also explicitly states that no other proposals are requested at this time.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following CESU-affiliated universities named in the notice:
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (through the North and Western Alaska CESU)
- Rutgers University (through the North Atlantic Coast CESU)
- University of Washington (through the Pacific Northwest CESU)
How does BOEM categorize eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants are categorized as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the limited pool of named CESU-affiliated universities.
How many awards does BOEM expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $490,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
The ceiling is listed as $490,000 and the floor is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on February 24, 2015.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date was March 20, 2015, and it was later extended to March 26, 2015.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is April 27, 2015.
Can other organizations submit proposals if they are not one of the named CESU universities?
No. The notice explicitly states that no other proposals are requested at this time, beyond the limited set of named CESU-affiliated institutions.
Could BOEM announce similar opportunities in the future?
Yes. While this notice restricts proposals for this specific project, it also notes that additional opportunities could be announced in the future.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Joanne Murphy. Phone: 703-787-1024. Email: Joanne.Murphy@bsee.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application details?
The notice references an "additional information" link described as the location of the program announcement and application contact information.
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