Opportunity Information: Apply for M19AS00009
The 2019 Environmental Studies Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M19AS00009) is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region announcement to fund a single, targeted research project titled "Understanding Biological Connectivity Among Offshore Structures and Natural Reefs." The central purpose of the project is to test scientific hypotheses about biological connectivity between artificial offshore structures (such as platforms or other man-made offshore habitats) and nearby natural reef ecosystems, using genetic markers and related genetic analysis methods. In practical terms, the work is meant to reveal how organisms move, reproduce, and exchange genes across these different habitat types, and to clarify whether offshore structures function as stepping stones, barriers, or hubs within broader marine ecological networks.
A major emphasis of the study is the relationship between connectivity and non-indigenous species (NIS). By applying genetic tools, the project aims to determine whether patterns of connectivity among offshore structures and natural reefs influence the introduction, establishment, or spread of non-native organisms. This matters for environmental management because artificial structures can sometimes facilitate the spread of species outside their native ranges, potentially affecting biodiversity, ecosystem function, and management decisions related to offshore development and decommissioning.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which signals that BOEM expects substantial involvement by BOEM scientists during both study planning and execution. That involvement can include collaboration on study design, methods, interpretation, and other key aspects of conducting the research, reflecting BOEM's interest in ensuring the resulting science directly supports agency information needs for offshore environmental stewardship and decision-making.
Funding is anticipated at approximately $800,000 total, contingent on the availability of federal funds, with an award ceiling of $800,000 and an expectation of one award. The performance timeline is tied to FY 2019 through FY 2024, but the actual research period is constrained by specific start and completion rules: work under the agreement must begin before October 1, 2019, and the proposed work must be finished no later than 48 months from the project start date.
This announcement is not a general open solicitation. It is an intent-to-award style notice for the specific project described, and it states that it is open to the University of California, Santa Barbara, with no other proposals requested at that time. Eligibility information in the source data lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as eligible applicants, but the text of the notice makes clear that, for this particular project announcement, BOEM is limiting participation to UC Santa Barbara.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with an environmental funding activity category and CFDA number 15.423. The posting indicates a creation date of April 2, 2019, and an original closing date of May 7, 2019. Overall, the opportunity funds a single multi-year, genetics-based marine connectivity study intended to improve understanding of ecological linkages between offshore infrastructure and natural reefs, with particular attention to how those linkages may affect risks and dynamics associated with non-indigenous species.Apply for M19AS00009
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2019 Environmental Studies Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.423.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the 2019 Environmental Studies Program grant opportunity for a targeted research project titled "Understanding Biological Connectivity Among Offshore Structures and Natural Reefs."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M19AS00009.
3) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region.
4) Is this a general open solicitation for multiple research topics?
No. This announcement is not a general open solicitation. It is an intent-to-award style notice for a single, specific project described in the announcement.
5) How many awards does BOEM expect to make under this announcement?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
6) What is the total anticipated funding amount?
Funding is anticipated at approximately $800,000 total, contingent on the availability of federal funds.
7) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $800,000.
8) What type of award is it?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
9) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It indicates BOEM expects substantial involvement by BOEM scientists during both study planning and execution. The announcement describes involvement that can include collaboration on study design, methods, interpretation, and other key aspects of conducting the research.
10) What is the core purpose of the funded project?
The central purpose is to test scientific hypotheses about biological connectivity between artificial offshore structures (such as platforms or other man-made offshore habitats) and nearby natural reef ecosystems.
11) What kinds of habitats are being compared in this study?
The study focuses on connectivity between artificial offshore structures and nearby natural reefs.
12) What scientific approach is emphasized in the project?
The project emphasizes the use of genetic markers and related genetic analysis methods to evaluate biological connectivity.
13) In practical terms, what is meant by "biological connectivity" in this announcement?
As described, the work is intended to reveal how organisms move, reproduce, and exchange genes across artificial offshore structures and natural reef ecosystems.
14) What kinds of ecological roles might offshore structures play according to the announcement?
The project aims to clarify whether offshore structures function as stepping stones, barriers, or hubs within broader marine ecological networks.
15) Why does the project focus on non-indigenous species (NIS)?
A major emphasis is the relationship between connectivity and non-indigenous species. The project aims to determine whether patterns of connectivity among offshore structures and natural reefs influence the introduction, establishment, or spread of non-native organisms.
16) How will the project address questions about non-indigenous species (NIS)?
By applying genetic tools, the study seeks to evaluate whether connectivity patterns among offshore structures and natural reefs affect NIS dynamics (such as introduction, establishment, or spread), as described in the announcement.
17) Why is this research important for environmental management?
The announcement notes that artificial structures can sometimes facilitate the spread of species outside their native ranges, which can affect biodiversity, ecosystem function, and management decisions related to offshore development and decommissioning.
18) What is the performance timeline referenced in the opportunity?
The posting ties the performance timeline to FY 2019 through FY 2024, with additional constraints on start and completion timing described in the announcement.
19) When must work under the agreement begin?
Work under the agreement must begin before October 1, 2019.
20) What is the maximum allowed project duration?
The proposed work must be finished no later than 48 months from the project start date.
21) Is the 48-month limit based on a fixed calendar end date or on the project start date?
It is based on the project start date: the work must be completed no later than 48 months from that start date.
22) Who is eligible to apply under this specific announcement?
Although the eligibility information lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as eligible applicants, the notice text states the announcement is open to the University of California, Santa Barbara, with no other proposals requested at that time.
23) Are proposals from institutions other than UC Santa Barbara requested?
No. The announcement states it is limited to the University of California, Santa Barbara, and no other proposals were requested at that time.
24) What funding category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is listed under an environmental funding activity category.
25) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.423.
26) When was the opportunity created (posted)?
The posting indicates a creation date of April 2, 2019.
27) What was the original closing date for the announcement?
The original closing date listed is May 7, 2019.
28) What is the geographic/organizational region of BOEM referenced in the announcement?
The announcement is issued by BOEM's Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region.
29) What is the overall expected outcome of the funded work?
Overall, the opportunity funds a single, multi-year, genetics-based marine connectivity study intended to improve understanding of ecological linkages between offshore infrastructure and natural reefs, with particular attention to how those linkages may affect risks and dynamics associated with non-indigenous species.
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