FY 2011 Environmental Studies Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	FY 2011 Environmental Studies Program
	CFDA Number:	15.423
	CFDA Description:	Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP)
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Ocean Energy Mgmt Regulation and Enforc
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	M11AS00001
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Feb 18, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jun 27, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 25, 2011 The closing date for applications is extended to add two projects.
	Archive Date:	Aug 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	7
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	3,375,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	3,375,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	1,000
	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 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research in topics that serve the public interest of safe and environmentally sound energy production and meet the goals of the BOEMRE Offshore Energy and Minerals Management (OEMM) Program. The OEMM program oversees the exploration and development of renewable energy alternatives and oil, natural gas and other minerals on the nations outer continental shelf. Section 1346 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. OCSLA Section 1345 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://apply07.grants.gov/apply/opportunities/instructions/oppm11as00001-cfda15.423-instructions.doc
Grant Announcement Contact: Christy C. Tardiff, Contracting Officer, 703-787-1367christy.tardiff@boemre.gov
Point of Contact for Questions regarding Program Announcement [christy.tardiff@boemre.gov]
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