Evaluation of OCS sand and gravel resources to support coastal resilience projects along portions of the Mid Atlantic coast
Agency: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- 15.424 -- Marine Minerals Activities
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This cooperative agreement will evaluate identified OCS sand resources and examine forecasted coastal project needs to determine supply timelines, material suitability (compatibility) and deficit supply gaps. It is a component of the continuing National Offshore Sand Inventory and addressing coastal resilience aspects of the Executive Order on the Climate Crisis (Sec. 211 & 214) in mitigating climate change and strengthening resilience by protecting and restoring vulnerable coastlines. Datasets will be housed in the authoritative Marine Minerals Information System and shared with state resource agencies, federal partners (USACE, USGS, NOAA), and other stakeholders.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
christy.tardiff@bsee.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| M21AS00567.pdf | M21AS00567.pdf | Jul 20, 2021 04:28 PM UTC |
| M21AS00567_7-22-21.pdf | Revised Full Announcement | Jul 22, 2021 07:30 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: August 20, 2021
Award
$225,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$200,000
Award Minimum
$225,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
M21AS00567
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
July 20, 2021
Archive date:
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