FY 2009 Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Project

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	Federal Grant Title:	FY 2009 Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Project
	CFDA Number:	15.423
	CFDA Description:	Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP)
	Federal Agency Name:	Minerals Management Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	MMS09HQPA0017
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Aug 03, 2009
	Creation Date:	Aug 03, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 02, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 02, 2009
	Archive Date:	Oct 02, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$60,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$60,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The Pacific OCS Region of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct Geographic Information System (GIS) research as well as work on GIS data and coverages that meet the goals of the Minerals Management Service Offshore Minerals Management Program and renewable energy program. The Offshore Minerals Management program oversees the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and other minerals and renewable energy alternatives on the nations' outer continental shelf. Section 1345 of the OCSLA authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mcjgk3hdbcl0qc8vkclqqylbngltglh1lqvlhfwgpmzny13mq06v!-1757398871?oppid=48879&mode=view
Grant Announcement Contact: Christy Tardiff Contract Specialist Phone 703-787-1367

Point of Contact for Questions regarding Program Announcement [christy.tardiff@mms.gov]
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