Opportunity Information: Apply for DTMA 91 R 2013 0020
Apply for DTMA 91 R 2013 0020
- The Maritime Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vessel Emission Reduction Pilot/Demonstration Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.817 Air Emissons and Energy Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2013 and posted on Jun 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 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 $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include vessel owners, operators or public sponsors Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered. Include a completed Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance with your package
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Opportunity Summary:
The Vessel Emission Reduction Pilot/Demonstration Project is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD), specifically through its Office of Environment. The purpose of the program is to fund a small number of pilot or demonstration projects that can clearly show real-world reductions in emissions from marine vessels. The focus is on reducing both criteria pollutants (the types of air pollutants typically regulated for public health and air quality impacts) and carbon emissions by upgrading vessel propulsion or energy systems. Projects are expected to demonstrate measurable emissions reductions achieved through approaches such as repowering or re-engining (for example, replacing older engines with newer, cleaner technologies) or adopting alternative fuels and/or alternative energy systems.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more active federal role in the project compared to a standard grant, often involving collaboration, oversight, or substantial involvement by the agency during performance. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, and it is tied to CFDA number 20.817, described as the Air Emissions and Energy Initiative. The total estimated funding available is $900,000, and MARAD anticipated making two awards, suggesting that selected projects would likely be relatively substantial demonstration efforts rather than many small awards.
Eligibility is limited to applicants who are positioned to implement vessel emissions reduction projects directly. The eligible applicants are described as vessel owners, vessel operators, or public sponsors, which indicates the program is geared toward entities with practical authority over vessel operations and equipment decisions. The listing also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the explicit eligibility statement emphasizes those directly connected to vessel ownership, operation, or public sponsorship. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project costs from non-federal sources, and proposals should be prepared with a clear understanding of the match requirement and how it will be met.
Applications were subject to strict submission and format rules. The application package had to include a completed Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance). The narrative length was capped at 15 pages maximum, including any appendices or attachments, and the announcement makes clear that applications exceeding the page limit would not be considered. Likewise, applications that did not clearly address the stated evaluation criteria would not be considered, signaling that responsiveness to the evaluation framework was a threshold requirement rather than a scoring preference. The opportunity was originally posted on June 13, 2013, created in the system on July 2, 2013, and had an original closing date of July 12, 2013, which was later extended to a current closing date of July 19, 2013. The archive date was August 11, 2013, indicating the competition is closed and retained for reference.
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directs applicants to contact Judy Bowers, Contracting Officer at the Maritime Administration, by phone at 202-366-1913. Overall, this opportunity was designed to support a limited number of practical demonstration projects that could validate emissions-reduction strategies for marine vessels, with an emphasis on verified reductions through engine upgrades or alternative fuel/energy solutions, supported by shared investment from the applicant.
Vessel Emission Reduction Pilot/Demonstration Project (MARAD) - FAQs
What is the Vessel Emission Reduction Pilot/Demonstration Project?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD), issued through MARAD's Office of Environment, to support a small number of pilot or demonstration projects that show real-world reductions in marine vessel emissions.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund pilot or demonstration projects that can clearly demonstrate measurable emissions reductions from marine vessels by upgrading vessel propulsion or energy systems.
What types of emissions is the program trying to reduce?
The program focuses on reducing both criteria pollutants (air pollutants commonly regulated due to public health and air quality impacts) and carbon emissions.
What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive under this program?
Projects are expected to demonstrate measurable emissions reductions through approaches such as repowering or re-engining (for example, replacing older engines with newer, cleaner technologies) or adopting alternative fuels and/or alternative energy systems.
What does it mean that the project must demonstrate "real-world" reductions?
Based on the announcement language, selected projects are expected to show practical, measurable emissions reductions achieved through the implemented upgrades or fuel/energy changes on marine vessels (not just theoretical or modeled benefits).
Who is the issuing agency for this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD), specifically MARAD's Office of Environment.
What is the funding instrument used for awards?
Awards are made via a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a typical grant (as described here)?
This opportunity notes that a cooperative agreement generally indicates a more active federal role than a standard grant, often involving collaboration, oversight, or substantial involvement by the agency during performance.
What program category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
Is there a CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 20.817, described as the Air Emissions and Energy Initiative.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available was $900,000.
How many awards did MARAD anticipate making?
MARAD anticipated making two awards.
Does the announcement suggest anything about the likely size or scope of awards?
Because the total estimated funding is $900,000 and MARAD anticipated two awards, the notice suggests the selected projects would likely be relatively substantial demonstration efforts rather than many small awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants positioned to implement vessel emissions reduction projects directly. Eligible applicants are described as vessel owners, vessel operators, or public sponsors. The listing also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the explicit eligibility statement emphasizes those directly connected to vessel ownership, operation, or public sponsorship.
What does "public sponsor" mean in the context of this notice?
The notice does not define the term beyond listing "public sponsors" as eligible applicants. It indicates the program is geared toward entities with practical authority over vessel operations and equipment decisions, and it includes public sponsors within that set of eligible applicants.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant must contribute a portion of the project costs from non-federal sources.
What should applicants keep in mind about the match requirement?
Proposals should be prepared with a clear understanding of the match requirement and how it will be met using non-federal sources.
What were the required forms or core application components mentioned?
The application package had to include a completed Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance).
Was there a page limit for the application narrative?
Yes. The narrative length was capped at 15 pages maximum, including any appendices or attachments.
What happened if an application exceeded the page limit?
The announcement states that applications exceeding the page limit would not be considered.
What if an application did not address the evaluation criteria?
The announcement states that applications that did not clearly address the stated evaluation criteria would not be considered.
Were the submission and formatting requirements treated as optional or strict?
They were strict. The notice describes strict submission and format rules, including the SF-424 requirement, the 15-page maximum (including appendices/attachments), and the requirement to clearly address evaluation criteria as a threshold condition for consideration.
When was the opportunity originally posted and when was it created in the system?
It was originally posted on June 13, 2013, and created in the system on July 2, 2013.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was July 12, 2013, and it was later extended to a closing date of July 19, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was August 11, 2013, indicating the competition is closed and retained for reference.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directs applicants to contact Judy Bowers, Contracting Officer at the Maritime Administration.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 202-366-1913 (Judy Bowers, Contracting Officer, Maritime Administration).
What is the overall theme or intent of the program?
The opportunity is designed to support a limited number of practical demonstration projects that validate emissions-reduction strategies for marine vessels, emphasizing verified reductions through engine upgrades (repowering/re-engining) or alternative fuel/energy solutions, supported by shared investment from the applicant via required cost share/match.
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