Opportunity Information: Apply for M18AS00001
The FY18 Marine Minerals Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M18AS00001) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through its Marine Minerals Program (MMP). The focus is on assessing sand and mineral resources on the Northeast Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), with an emphasis on improving how offshore sand and gravel resources are identified, mapped (delineated), and managed across the region.
At its core, the project is meant to support the public interest in offshore sand resources that are important for coastal restoration and long-term coastal resilience. In practice, this means helping states and their partners build a clearer, more coordinated understanding of where usable sand and gravel resources exist offshore and how those resources can be responsibly managed and accessed when needed for projects like beach nourishment, dune restoration, habitat recovery, and other shoreline stabilization efforts that reduce risks from erosion and storms.
Funding is limited to a single award, with an expected total of one cooperative agreement and an award ceiling of $200,000. Only one state entity in the Northeast region is intended to receive the funding, but the awardee is expected to coordinate closely with the other Northeast states. The Northeast states identified for this effort are Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and the intent is for the funded entity to play a convening and coordinating role that benefits the region rather than working in isolation within one state.
Eligible applicants include state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The activity category is listed as Environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.424. The opportunity was created on August 7, 2018, with an original application closing date of October 6, 2018. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, BOEM is likely to have substantial involvement during the project, which typically means ongoing coordination, shared planning, and collaboration with the award recipient as the work progresses.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to strengthen regional coordination around offshore sand and gravel resources in the Northeast, improving the information and management practices that states rely on when planning and permitting coastal restoration and resilience projects.Apply for M18AS00001
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY18 Marine Minerals Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.424.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 07, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 06, 2018. (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 $200,000.00 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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FAQs - FY18 Marine Minerals Program (M18AS00001)
What is the FY18 Marine Minerals Program grant opportunity (M18AS00001)?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through its Marine Minerals Program (MMP). It focuses on improving how offshore sand and gravel resources are identified, mapped (delineated), and managed on the Northeast Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through BOEM's Marine Minerals Program (MMP).
What is the main purpose of this project?
The core purpose is to support the public interest in offshore sand resources that are important for coastal restoration and long-term coastal resilience. Practically, it is intended to help build a clearer, more coordinated regional understanding of where usable offshore sand and gravel resources exist and how they can be responsibly managed and accessed for coastal projects.
What geographic area does the opportunity focus on?
The focus is on the Northeast Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and regional coordination among Northeast states involved in offshore sand and gravel resource planning and management.
Which states are included in the Northeast region for this effort?
The Northeast states identified for this effort are Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
What kinds of activities or outcomes is BOEM trying to support?
Based on the description, the work centers on improving regional practices for identifying, delineating (mapping), and managing offshore sand and gravel resources. The expected outcome is stronger regional coordination and better information that states can rely on when planning and permitting coastal restoration and resilience projects.
How does this work support coastal restoration and resilience projects?
It supports coastal restoration and resilience by improving understanding and management of offshore sand and gravel resources that can be used in projects such as beach nourishment, dune restoration, habitat recovery, and other shoreline stabilization efforts designed to reduce risks from erosion and storms.
What types of shoreline or coastal projects are referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references beach nourishment, dune restoration, habitat recovery, and other shoreline stabilization efforts that help reduce risks from erosion and storms.
What is the funding instrument type and what does that imply?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This typically implies BOEM will have substantial involvement during the project, including ongoing coordination, shared planning, and collaboration with the award recipient as the work progresses.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
Funding is limited to a single award. The opportunity anticipates one cooperative agreement will be made.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is the award intended for multiple states or a single entity?
The opportunity is intended for a single award to one state entity in the Northeast region. However, that awardee is expected to coordinate closely with the other Northeast states to provide regional benefits rather than operating in isolation.
What role is the selected awardee expected to play for the region?
The selected entity is expected to play a convening and coordinating role that benefits the region, working closely with other Northeast states to strengthen regional coordination around offshore sand and gravel resources.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.424.
When was the opportunity created and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on August 7, 2018, and the original application closing date was October 6, 2018.
Is this grant focused on offshore sand only, or other minerals as well?
The description emphasizes assessing sand and mineral resources on the Northeast OCS, with particular emphasis on offshore sand and gravel resources because of their importance for coastal restoration and resilience.
What does "delineated" mean in this context?
In this context, "delineated" is used to describe mapping and defining the location and extent of offshore sand and gravel resources to improve how they are identified and managed.
Why does BOEM emphasize responsible management and access to offshore sand and gravel?
The opportunity frames offshore sand resources as a public interest asset that can be used for coastal restoration and long-term resilience. Responsible management and planned access help ensure states and partners can rely on these resources when needed for shoreline stabilization and restoration projects.
What is the overarching goal of the opportunity?
The overarching goal is to strengthen regional coordination around offshore sand and gravel resources in the Northeast by improving the information and management practices that states rely on when planning and permitting coastal restoration and resilience projects.
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