Experienced Services Program (ESP)

The ESP program provide funding that allows agencies to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or u

The ESP program provide funding that allows agencies to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current staffing levels. Qualified individuals who are a part of the ESP participants will provide assistance and support to the BOEM in developing and executing projects that benefit the general public and provide support to BOEM employees. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BOEM employees.

Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other private institutions/organizations, Profit organization, Non-Government - General, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), State Non-profit organizations and States authorized to participate in the ESP. This program is limited to qualified non-profit organizations subject to 26 USC 501 c(3) of the tax code, and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of establishment must be submitted with the application.

Senior Citizen (60+), U.S. Citizen Individuals 55 years of age and older.

Employment/Labor/Management Offshore Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Administration, Training. This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current BOEM staffing levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BOEM employees. Recipients can use the assistance to support employment opportunities for individuals 55 years and older on projects that support the BOEM mission. Documentation demonstrating the organization's proof of establishment under the Secretary of Labor Title V of the Older American Act of 1965, and proof of past performance in recruiting and provide employment opportunities for individuals 55 years of age and older. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded as a lump sum, or added as funds become available. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Information not available. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Awards are made based on a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government research managers and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funds Opportunities (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact.

Consultation and assistance are available from the program office and financial assistance officer in advance of the application submission.

Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funds Opportunities (NOFO) on Grants.gov.

Awards are made based on a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government research managers and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funds Opportunities (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.

Projects may be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities are at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.