Sand Resource Evaluation on the Outer Continental Shelf by the Florida Geological Survey, Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources

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	Federal Grant Title:	Sand Resource Evaluation on the Outer Continental Shelf by the Florida Geological Survey, Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and Virginia Division of Geology and Mineral Resources
	CFDA Number:	15.424
	CFDA Description:	Marine Minerals Activities
	Federal Agency Name:	Minerals Management Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	M10AS00005
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Apr 16, 2010
	Creation Date:	May 28, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 17, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 14, 2010
	Archive Date:	Sep 30, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	3
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$220,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$220,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$1,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The Leasing Division of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research on sand and gravel deposits in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore of three selected coastal states (Florida, Louisiana and Virginia). The research will serve the public interest in safe and environmentally sound mineral production and meet the goals of the MMSs Offshore Energy and Minerals Management Program.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/opportunities/instructions/oppm10as00005-cfda15.424-instructions.doc
Grant Announcement Contact: Christy C. Tardiff, Contracting Officer, 703-787-1367 christy.tardiff@mms.gov
Point of Contact for Questions regarding Program Announcement [christy.tardiff@mms.gov]
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