Opportunity Information: Apply for M17AS00015
The BOEM FY 2017 Environmental Studies Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M17AS00015) is a targeted cooperative agreement from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), focused on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region. Its purpose is to improve Alaska's understanding of nearshore Beaufort Sea physical processes, specifically how wind, waves, currents, and sediment transport behave and interact along the coast. The work is framed around supporting planning and decision-making for OCS exploration and development, with particular attention to information needs connected to the proposed Liberty Development Project in the Beaufort Sea.
The project BOEM intends to support is described as "Wave and Hydrodynamic Modeling within the Nearshore Beaufort Sea." In practical terms, the study is aimed at developing and/or refining modeling capabilities that can describe nearshore hydrodynamics and wave conditions and link those conditions to sediment movement. This type of work is typically used to anticipate coastal and seabed changes, understand transport pathways, and evaluate how marine conditions may affect offshore and nearshore infrastructure, operations, and environmental resources. Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, BOEM expects substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in key elements of the effort, such as shaping the study approach, coordinating technical decisions, and participating in aspects of the work as it is carried out, rather than acting only as a funder.
Funding is expected to total about $1.9 million, contingent on the availability of appropriations, and BOEM anticipated making a single award in FY 2017. The performance period spans five fiscal years (FY 2017 through FY 2021) with incremental funding by year rather than a single upfront award. The planned yearly amounts are FY 2017: $478,750; FY 2018: $478,750; FY 2019: $378,750; FY 2020: $278,750; and FY 2021: $285,000. The listing identifies an award ceiling of $1,900,000 and an expectation of one award, reflecting BOEMs intent to fund one proposal under this announcement.
Eligibility is limited and the announcement is explicit that it is not an open solicitation. Proposals were only requested from specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regional networks, limited to North and West Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, California, and Hawaii-Pacific Islands. The eligible applicant types noted include state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, but within the constraint that applicants must be within the specified CESU regions. BOEM also notes an exception for tasks performed by federal partners, consistent with how CESU-based cooperative agreements can involve federal participation alongside non-federal recipients.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument type, under the activity areas of energy and environment, with CFDA 15.423. The opportunity was created on April 6, 2017, with an original closing date of June 6, 2017. Overall, the announcement functions less like a broad competitive grant call and more like a formal notice of BOEMs intent to fund a specific, collaboratively managed modeling study to strengthen the scientific basis for evaluating Beaufort Sea nearshore conditions relevant to offshore development planning.Apply for M17AS00015
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the energy, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOEM FY 2017 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 06, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 06, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,900,000.00 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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What is this funding opportunity?
This is the BOEM FY 2017 Environmental Studies Program funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M17AS00015). It is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and it is structured as a targeted cooperative agreement focused on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region.
Which BOEM region does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is focused on the Alaska OCS Region, specifically the nearshore Beaufort Sea environment.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve understanding of nearshore Beaufort Sea physical processes, including how wind, waves, currents, and sediment transport behave and interact along the coast. The intent is to strengthen the scientific basis used in planning and decision-making for OCS exploration and development.
How does this study relate to offshore development planning?
The study is framed around supporting BOEM planning and decision-making for OCS exploration and development. It places particular emphasis on information needs connected to the proposed Liberty Development Project in the Beaufort Sea.
What is the specific project BOEM intends to support under this announcement?
BOEM describes the intended project as "Wave and Hydrodynamic Modeling within the Nearshore Beaufort Sea."
What kind of work is expected under "Wave and Hydrodynamic Modeling within the Nearshore Beaufort Sea"?
The study is aimed at developing and/or refining modeling capabilities that describe nearshore hydrodynamics and wave conditions, and that link those conditions to sediment movement (sediment transport). The modeling is intended to help describe nearshore conditions and how they influence sediment pathways and coastal/seabed changes.
What physical processes are explicitly included in the study focus?
The opportunity specifically references wind, waves, currents, and sediment transport, and how these factors behave and interact along the coast in the nearshore Beaufort Sea.
Why is sediment transport included in the scope?
The opportunity indicates that the work should link nearshore hydrodynamics and wave conditions to sediment movement. This type of linkage is commonly used to anticipate coastal and seabed changes and understand transport pathways relevant to nearshore and offshore environments.
What funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument type (rather than a standard grant), and it is categorized as discretionary funding.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, BOEM expects substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in key elements of the effort. The announcement notes involvement such as shaping the study approach, coordinating technical decisions, and participating in aspects of the work as it is carried out, rather than BOEM acting only as a funder.
How much total funding is expected?
Total funding is expected to be about $1.9 million, contingent on the availability of appropriations.
What is the award ceiling?
The listing identifies an award ceiling of $1,900,000.
How many awards does BOEM expect to make?
BOEM anticipated making a single award in FY 2017, and the announcement reflects an expectation of one award.
Is the full amount provided upfront?
No. The performance period spans five fiscal years (FY 2017 through FY 2021) with incremental funding by year rather than a single upfront award.
What is the performance period for the project?
The performance period covers five fiscal years: FY 2017 through FY 2021.
What are the planned funding amounts by fiscal year?
The planned yearly amounts are:
- FY 2017: $478,750
- FY 2018: $478,750
- FY 2019: $378,750
- FY 2020: $278,750
- FY 2021: $285,000
Is funding guaranteed?
No. The expected total is contingent on the availability of appropriations, and the project is funded incrementally by year.
Is this an open solicitation?
No. The announcement is explicit that it is not an open solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to proposals requested from specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regional networks. The CESU regions listed are North and West Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, California, and Hawaii-Pacific Islands. The eligible applicant types noted include state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, within the constraint that applicants must be within the specified CESU regions.
Which CESU regions are included for this opportunity?
The opportunity is limited to CESU regional networks in North and West Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, California, and Hawaii-Pacific Islands.
Does the opportunity mention any role for federal partners?
Yes. BOEM notes an exception for tasks performed by federal partners, consistent with how CESU-based cooperative agreements can involve federal participation alongside non-federal recipients.
What are the activity areas associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the activity areas of energy and environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity lists CFDA 15.423.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 6, 2017.
What was the original closing date for submissions?
The original closing date was June 6, 2017.
What is the overall intent of the announcement?
Overall, the announcement functions less like a broad competitive grant call and more like a formal notice of BOEM's intent to fund a specific, collaboratively managed modeling study to strengthen the scientific basis for evaluating nearshore Beaufort Sea conditions relevant to offshore development planning.
How does BOEM describe its involvement during the project?
BOEM expects substantial involvement by BOEM scientists, including shaping the study approach, coordinating technical decisions, and participating in aspects of the work as it is conducted.
What is the funding opportunity number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M17AS00015.
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