Opportunity Information: Apply for M21AS00345
AK-21-02 (Funding Opportunity Number M21AS00345) is a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) effort focused on pulling together and making sense of the contaminants information that already exists for Alaska's Cook Inlet. The goal is to synthesize both organic and inorganic contaminant data from past studies and datasets, then use that combined picture to evaluate present-day conditions, describe what can reasonably be treated as regional "baseline conditions," and lay out practical recommendations for future sampling and long-term monitoring. BOEM is emphasizing that marine contamination can affect ecosystem health and human health, and that understanding trends across time and geography is essential for credible management decisions.
The work is designed to be largely a data and literature integration project rather than a brand-new field sampling campaign. It centers on collecting existing contaminant literature and datasets for Cook Inlet, standardizing and organizing the information so it can be compared appropriately, and producing analyses and visualizations that show how contaminants vary across locations and time periods. A key outcome is improving the regional-scale understanding of contaminant levels and patterns, which in turn helps agencies and stakeholders judge whether observed conditions reflect a stable baseline or whether there are gaps and uncertainties that prevent that determination. Another central purpose is to support the ability to quantify or contextualize potential impacts related to oil and gas industry activities, using the synthesized contaminant baseline and trend information as a reference point.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BOEM expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency interaction. The intended partner is the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC), and the announcement is not an open solicitation for proposals from the general public. Instead, it announces BOEM's intent to pursue this specific project with CIRCAC, with any award dependent on receiving an acceptable proposal. The funding instrument is discretionary, the activity category is environment, and the CFDA number listed is 15.423.
Key administrative details included in the announcement are an award ceiling of $325,000, an original closing date of 2021-05-05, and a creation date of 2021-04-05. Eligible applicants are described as "Others," but the text makes clear this particular program announcement is aimed at a cooperative agreement that may be awarded to CIRCAC for the stated synthesis and monitoring-recommendations project in Cook Inlet.Apply for M21AS00345
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AK-21-02: Synthesis of Contaminants Data for Cook Inlet: Evaluation of Existing Data as “Baseline Conditions” and Recommendations for Further Monitoring" 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 2021-04-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-05. (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 $325,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the opportunity AK-21-02 (Funding Opportunity Number M21AS00345)?
AK-21-02 (Funding Opportunity Number M21AS00345) is a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) effort focused on pulling together, standardizing, and interpreting existing contaminants information for Alaska's Cook Inlet.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under its Environmental Studies Program (ESP).
What is the main goal of this project?
The main goal is to synthesize both organic and inorganic contaminant data from past studies and datasets to evaluate present-day conditions, describe what can reasonably be treated as regional "baseline conditions," and provide practical recommendations for future sampling and long-term monitoring in Cook Inlet.
Why is BOEM focusing on contaminants in Cook Inlet?
BOEM emphasizes that marine contamination can affect both ecosystem health and human health, and that understanding contaminant trends across time and geography is important for credible management decisions.
What types of contaminants are included in the synthesis?
The project scope includes both organic and inorganic contaminant data drawn from existing studies and datasets relevant to Cook Inlet.
Is this project primarily about new field sampling?
No. The work is designed to be largely a data and literature integration effort rather than a brand-new field sampling campaign.
What specific work is expected under this effort?
Based on the announcement description, expected work includes collecting existing contaminant literature and datasets for Cook Inlet, standardizing and organizing the information so it can be compared appropriately, and producing analyses and visualizations that show how contaminants vary across locations and time periods.
What does "baseline conditions" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, "baseline conditions" refers to the regional contaminant levels and patterns that can reasonably be treated as representative of typical or stable conditions for Cook Inlet, based on synthesized historical and existing data. The effort also aims to identify gaps or uncertainties that may prevent a confident baseline determination.
What are the expected outcomes or deliverables?
Key outcomes described include an improved regional-scale understanding of contaminant levels and patterns in Cook Inlet, analyses and visualizations showing variation across time and geography, an evaluation of present-day conditions, a defensible discussion of baseline conditions, and practical recommendations for future sampling and long-term monitoring.
How will this work support decision-making about oil and gas activities?
The announcement indicates that a central purpose is to support the ability to quantify or contextualize potential impacts related to oil and gas industry activities by using synthesized contaminant baseline and trend information as a reference point.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means BOEM expects to have substantial involvement during the project, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency interaction.
Is this an open solicitation for proposals?
No. The announcement is not an open solicitation for proposals from the general public. It states BOEM's intent to pursue this specific project with the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC), with any award dependent on receiving an acceptable proposal.
Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement?
The intended partner is the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described as "Others," but the announcement text makes clear that this particular program announcement is aimed at a cooperative agreement that may be awarded to CIRCAC for the stated Cook Inlet synthesis and monitoring-recommendations project.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $325,000.
What is the original closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed is 2021-05-05.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed is 2021-04-05.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is environment.
Is this funding described as discretionary?
Yes. The funding instrument is described as discretionary.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.423.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on Alaska's Cook Inlet.
What is the overall approach to handling multiple past datasets?
The announcement highlights an approach centered on collecting existing literature and datasets, standardizing and organizing the information for appropriate comparison, and then using the combined data to analyze and visualize trends across locations and time periods.
Does BOEM indicate why trend analysis matters here?
Yes. BOEM emphasizes that understanding how contaminants change across time and geography is essential for credible management decisions and for evaluating present-day conditions in context.
Will the project identify information gaps?
Yes. Part of the stated purpose is to help determine whether conditions reflect a stable baseline or whether gaps and uncertainties prevent that determination, which implies identifying where information is insufficient or inconsistent for baseline conclusions.
How is an award decision described in the announcement?
The announcement states that BOEM intends to pursue the project with CIRCAC and that any award would be dependent on receiving an acceptable proposal.
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