Not For Profit

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides major economic and energy benefits on a national and local level to the taxpayers, states, and the Native Alaskan/Native American communities. BOEM oversees the exploration and development of oil,

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides financial assistance to support partnerships with nonprofit organizations that further BOEM's mission to improve understanding of environmental and cultural resources associated with the Nation's Outer Continental Shelf. Through cooperative agreements, the program supports activities that advance environmental stewardship, scientific knowledge, public benefit, and informed resource management. Projects may include environmental and cultural resource studies, technical assistance, education and outreach, and other activities that complement BOEM's environmental research objectives and statutory responsibilities. Funding is subject to the availability of appropriations.

State or political subdivision (including any agency thereof), or any not-for-profit organization. More than one institution may collaborate in the preparation of an application for assistance.

Research scientists, Federal, State and local decision-makers, Native American Organizations, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

Research and Development; Environmental Quality Education; Youth Development; Economic Development. The assistance can be used to conduct environmental research to satisfy the information needs associated with oil and gas, renewable energy and marine mineral development on the outer continental shelf. Applications must be for scientific research projects which are within the BOEM's area of responsibility. The majority of funds are used to support research that will enhance understanding of long-term effects of oil and gas, marine minerals and renewable energy development projects. Funds can also be used for attendance at national conferences for the dissemination of project results. Funds are not normally used for capitalization. The assistance can be used to conduct public awareness related to environmental and cultural research within BOEM's Environmental Research portfolio.

Discretionary Funds.

Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded incrementally as subject to availability of funds, with approximately 15% to be provided in the final year of performance. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: information not available.

Limited discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are permitted. Applicants should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in their State to find out if the State has selected this program for review and for information on the process the State requires when applying for Federal assistance.

Panels of BOEM, and non-BOEM scientists (government, public and private sector as appropriate), review and evaluate proposals. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, including past performance and publication record, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts.

Awards are made on the basis of 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.

From 90 - 270 days.