Take Pride

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) Take Pride Assistance Listing supports cooperative agreements that promote public awareness and appreciation of environmental and cultural research associated with the Nation's Outer Continental Shelf. Through partnerships with public and private organizations, BOEM develops educational, interpretive, and outreach activities that communicate scientific research findings, increase public understanding of offshore natural and cultural resources, and encourage stewardship of these resources. Authorized under the Take Pride in America Act, this assistance listing helps connect research conducted through BOEM's Environmental Studies Program with the public by supporting projects that improve awareness, education, and engagement related to environmental conservation, cultural heritage, and responsible management of offshore resources.

Public and private organizations.

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

The assistance can be used to conduct public awareness related to environmental and cultural research within BOEM's Environmental Research portfolio.

Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded incrementally; subject to availability of funds, with approximately 15% to be provided in the final year of performance.

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.

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.