MM-23-03: Accounting for Scale Bias in Marine Minerals Studies
ID: 354692Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (DOI-BOEM)

Award Range

$150K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "MM-23-03: Accounting for Scale Bias in Marine Minerals Studies," aimed at enhancing the understanding of spatial and temporal scales in marine minerals research. The primary objective is to evaluate past marine minerals program studies and develop recommendations for future research methodologies that align with the ecological scales of habitat and organismal distribution. This initiative is crucial for improving the design and application of environmental studies, ensuring that assessments and decisions are based on comprehensive and relevant data. The total estimated funding for this program is $400,000, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $200,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 25, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Dominique Bruce-Morton at Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov.

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