The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking applications for Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) 2022 to update and expande our understanding of the outer continental shelf environmental information and addressing future needs related to offshore oil and gas in Alaska.
Donor Name: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/23/2022
Grants Size: $250,000
Grant Duration: 36 months
Details
BOEM seeks studies from the University of Alaska that will provide public benefit in several ways. The studies will stimulate the application of science to problem solving and protection of natural resources. They will promote educational opportunities in the ocean sciences. They will lead to protection of natural resources of value to subsistence lifestyles. The research will inform the public and resource managers at the local, state and federal levels who make decisions about issues relating to offshore oil, gas, renewable energy and other marine minerals.
Scope of Objectives
The most relevant studies will supply information to support analysis of the potential effects of offshore development, including oil spill risk analysis and mitigation of potential impacts to the human and biological environment. Results may be cited in Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments of 5-year leasing plans, offshore lease sales, exploration plans, and development and production plans in the Beaufort Sea and Cook Inlet regions.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $350,000
- Maximum Award Amount: $250,000
- Minimum Award Amount: $20,000
- Length of Project Periods: 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods
Geographic Areas of Interest
The most relevant geographic areas are potential OCS oil and gas lease areas off Alaska, including Cook Inlet and the Beaufort Sea. Projects in other areas of the Alaska Region may be considered if applicable to CMI priorities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Single Source
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
