Building Coastal Resilience on the Upper Texas Coast: Sediment Resource Characterization and Decision Support for Multiple-Use Scenarios and Management
ID: 355123Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (DOI-BOEM)

Award Range

$500K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355123
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Building Coastal Resilience on the Upper Texas Coast: Sediment Resource Characterization and Decision Support for Multiple-Use Scenarios and Management." This initiative aims to support cooperative agreements with state governments or institutions of higher learning to conduct marine minerals investigations, focusing on the assessment and management of environmental impacts related to offshore energy and mineral development. The program is crucial for ensuring the responsible use of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) resources for coastal restoration activities, promoting economic development while safeguarding the environment. Interested applicants can apply for funding ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 15, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Dominique Bruce-Morton at dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov.

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