AK-25-01, Alaska Coastal Marine Institute Administrative Award
ID: 359831Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (DOI-BOEM)

Award Range

$65K - $67K

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359831
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a funding opportunity through the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) for environmental research aimed at managing offshore energy resources in Alaska. This cooperative agreement, with an estimated total funding of $67,000, requires a 1:1 non-federal cost-share and is open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which must submit proposals via Grants.gov by July 29, 2025. The initiative emphasizes collaboration between BOEM and local researchers to gather scientific data that informs resource management decisions, ensuring compliance with federal standards and enhancing the integrity of environmental research. Interested applicants can reach out to Deja Bracey at deja.bracey@bsee.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    deja.bracey@bsee.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Final.pdf
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announces a funding opportunity through the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) for environmental research targeting offshore energy resource management in Alaska. The total funding is estimated at $67,000, with a required 1:1 non-federal cost-share. Eligible applicants include state governments and public institutions, required to submit applications via Grants.gov by July 29, 2025. The program's goals include facilitating scientific studies, enhancing collaboration among researchers and BOEM, and ensuring adherence to Federal data and reporting standards. The primary objectives involve administrative support for the CMI, ensuring timely reporting, managing expenditures, and delivering quality research results. Applications will undergo rigorous eligibility and merit reviews based on scientific quality, methodology, personnel experience, budget justification, and clarity of expected results. This cooperative agreement will involve substantial participation from BOEM, ensuring that results inform energy resource decisions effectively. The project is anticipated to run from August 21, 2025, to September 21, 2026, highlighting the government's commitment to responsible energy management through scientific research.
    M25AS00273-AK-25-01_SOW.pdf
    The Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) Administrative Award (M25AS00273) aims to support the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) efforts in managing offshore energy and mineral resources in Alaska. Established through cooperation between BOEM and the State of Alaska, the CMI focuses on utilizing local scientific expertise to collect and disseminate environmental data pertinent to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) development. The project's objectives include coordinating funding cycles, serving as a liaison between research faculty and BOEM, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring adherence to reporting standards. Key deliverables involve regular progress reports, an annual programmatic report, and final reports formatted according to specified compliance standards. These documents are critical for upholding scientific integrity within the Department of the Interior's operations, emphasizing the importance of accurate scientific research and data submission. Metadata and machine-readable data are also required for effective communication and usability by scientists. Overall, this agreement represents a collaborative effort to balance economic development with environmental responsibilities in Alaska's coastal regions.
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