Opportunity Information: Apply for M20AS00004
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP), is offering a single cooperative agreement to carry out a demonstration project focused on integrating three major data streams used in marine mammal science: DNA profiles, broader genomics data, and photo-identification (photo-ID) records. The central aim is to strengthen the computational and database capabilities needed to connect genetic and genomic information with sighting histories and individual photo-ID catalogs, so researchers and managers can more effectively assess, track, and monitor marine mammal populations over the long term. In practical terms, the project is intended to produce a standardized database architecture and a set of tools that support routine analyses and clear visualization of individual-level genetic/genomic profiles alongside spatial and temporal encounter records.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is the development of "community standards" that multiple investigators can use consistently, across multiple species, in ways that make data easier to share, compare, and archive. That standards component is meant to reduce the current fragmentation where different labs, projects, or regions store genetic results and photo-ID metadata in incompatible formats. BOEM highlights that building on earlier BOEM-funded work, particularly GeneGIS, and extending it toward a web-based, collaborative collection system could serve as a model that can be reused or adapted for other BOEM priority species and study needs. The intent is not just to build a one-off database, but to demonstrate an approach that is scalable and promotes collaboration.
This project is tied to BOEM's statutory responsibilities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). Section 1346 directs BOEM to conduct environmental and socioeconomic studies needed to evaluate and manage the impacts of offshore energy and mineral development on human, marine, and coastal environments. Section 1345 provides authority to use cooperative agreements with affected states to meet OCSLA requirements, including information sharing, leveraging expertise, and establishing joint monitoring arrangements that support relevant federal and state laws and operational stipulations for outer continental shelf activities. In other words, BOEM frames this work as part of the scientific and management infrastructure needed to understand and mitigate potential impacts associated with offshore development by improving how key marine mammal monitoring data are integrated and used.
Administratively, this is not an open call for proposals. BOEM states that the program announcement describes a specific project that may be awarded to a qualified organization within the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The award depends on BOEM receiving an acceptable proposal, and the expectation is for close coordination with BOEM typical of a cooperative agreement (as opposed to a more hands-off grant). The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding under CFDA 15.423, with an anticipated single award.
Key funding details include an opportunity number of M20AS00004, an award ceiling of $350,000, and an expected number of awards of 1. The original posting date is March 2, 2020, with an original closing date of May 1, 2020. Eligible applicants are described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and other entities as clarified in the announcement, with the important practical constraint that the project is intended for an organization within the Pacific Northwest CESU network.Apply for M20AS00004
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Demonstration Project, Integrating DNA Profiles, Genomics and Photo-Identification Data" 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 Mar 02, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 2020. (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 $350,000.00 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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