Opportunity Information: Apply for M21AS00347
AK-19-02, the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI), is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as a cooperative agreement. The program is a long-running partnership between BOEM and the University of Alaska, with participation from the State of Alaska, and it has been in place since 1993. Its core purpose is to keep Alaska outer continental shelf (OCS) environmental information current and to expand what is known about offshore and nearshore marine systems in ways that directly support BOEM decision-making tied to offshore oil and gas activities. In practical terms, the research is meant to fill data gaps and produce applied scientific results that can inform potential future lease sales and other Alaska-region oil and gas-related actions.
A central feature of the CMI model is cost sharing. BOEM expects the program to stretch federal dollars by leveraging additional scientific outputs and logistical capacity at levels comparable to the BOEM contribution. For fiscal year 2021, BOEM indicated it could contribute up to $500,000 across awards, and the recipient organization is required to provide at least a dollar-for-dollar match. The opportunity anticipates funding multiple projects in a typical year, generally five to seven new studies, which reflects the program structure of supporting a portfolio of targeted, decision-relevant research efforts rather than a single large project.
For this specific opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M21AS00347; CFDA 15.421), eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The activity area is categorized under environment, and the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which usually implies substantial involvement by the funding agency in coordinating or guiding elements of the work compared with a standard grant. The original closing date listed for applications was May 4, 2021, and the listed award ceiling for an individual award was $250,000.
BOEM’s request for proposals under this cycle was narrowed to a set of topic areas selected after reviewing submitted Letters of Intent. The targeted research themes included: (1) using environmental DNA (eDNA) as a near-real-time assessment tool to characterize nearshore Arctic marine communities, which would help improve monitoring and detection of changes in biodiversity and species presence; (2) defining species and stock boundaries between Arctic and Bering cisco, supporting clearer understanding of population structure that can matter for ecosystem assessment and management; (3) studying the movement of Pacific halibut in the Northern Bering Sea through satellite tagging, generating spatial and behavioral information relevant to habitat use and regional ecological dynamics; and (4) evaluating the biological effects of Cook Inlet crude oil degradation products, including suspect screening for oxidized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which ties directly to understanding potential environmental and toxicological consequences of oil and related compounds in Alaska waters. The notice also flags the final topic as “Single Source,” indicating BOEM anticipated a single-source approach for that specific effort rather than open competition among multiple proposers.
Overall, the AK-19-02 CMI opportunity is best understood as a focused, applied research funding mechanism aimed at producing actionable environmental science for Alaska’s offshore context, built around a long-established BOEM-University of Alaska partnership and reinforced by a required matching-funds structure intended to multiply the impact of federal investment.Apply for M21AS00347
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AK-19-02:Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.421.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-04-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-04. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AK-19-02 Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) funding opportunity?
AK-19-02 is a discretionary federal funding opportunity operated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI). It is offered as a cooperative agreement and is intended to fund applied marine and coastal research that supports BOEM decision-making related to offshore oil and gas activities in Alaska.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
What type of award is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means BOEM may have substantial involvement in coordinating or guiding elements of the funded work compared with a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the CMI program?
The core purpose is to keep Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) environmental information current and to expand knowledge about offshore and nearshore marine systems in ways that directly support BOEM decisions tied to offshore oil and gas activities. The research is intended to fill data gaps and produce applied results that can inform potential future lease sales and other Alaska-region oil and gas-related actions.
How long has the CMI partnership existed?
The partnership has been in place since 1993.
Who are the partners involved in the CMI model?
The program is described as a long-running partnership between BOEM and the University of Alaska, with participation from the State of Alaska.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA listing for this cycle?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M21AS00347, and the CFDA number is 15.421.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the program activity area?
The activity area is categorized under environment.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is a central feature of the CMI model. The recipient organization is required to provide at least a dollar-for-dollar match to BOEM funding.
How much federal funding is available under this opportunity?
For fiscal year 2021, BOEM indicated it could contribute up to $500,000 across awards under the program.
What is the maximum award amount for a single award?
The listed award ceiling for an individual award is $250,000.
How many projects are typically funded in a year?
The opportunity anticipates funding multiple projects in a typical year, generally five to seven new studies. This reflects an approach of supporting a portfolio of targeted, decision-relevant research projects rather than a single large project.
What research topics were targeted in this specific request for proposals?
BOEM narrowed this cycle to topic areas selected after reviewing submitted Letters of Intent. The targeted themes included:
- Using environmental DNA (eDNA) as a near-real-time assessment tool to characterize nearshore Arctic marine communities, to improve monitoring and detection of changes in biodiversity and species presence.
- Defining species and stock boundaries between Arctic and Bering cisco, to clarify population structure relevant to ecosystem assessment and management.
- Studying movement of Pacific halibut in the Northern Bering Sea through satellite tagging, to generate spatial and behavioral information relevant to habitat use and regional ecological dynamics.
- Evaluating biological effects of Cook Inlet crude oil degradation products, including suspect screening for oxidized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, to improve understanding of environmental and toxicological consequences of oil-related compounds in Alaska waters.
What does it mean that one topic was marked as "Single Source"?
The notice flags the topic on Cook Inlet crude oil degradation products as "Single Source," indicating BOEM anticipated a single-source approach for that specific effort rather than open competition among multiple proposers.
How were the topic areas chosen for this cycle?
BOEM selected the topic areas after reviewing submitted Letters of Intent and then narrowed the request for proposals to the chosen themes.
What is the application deadline listed in the notice?
The original closing date listed for applications was May 4, 2021.
What kinds of outcomes is BOEM looking for from funded research?
The research is intended to produce applied scientific results that fill data gaps and provide actionable environmental information for Alaska’s offshore context, specifically to support BOEM decision-making connected to offshore oil and gas activities, including potential future lease sales and other related actions.
Why does BOEM emphasize matching funds in this program?
BOEM expects the program to stretch federal dollars by leveraging additional scientific outputs and logistical capacity at levels comparable to the BOEM contribution, supported through the required dollar-for-dollar match.
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