Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy

The Renewable Energy Program oversees the leasing of areas on the outer continental shelf for development of renewable energy facilities. The program not only supports decisions made within the Department of the Interior, but also provides coastal states and local governments with the information necessary to ensure that all stages of offshore renewable energy projects are conducted in a manner to protect both the human and natural environments. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected states to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and state laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.

State agencies and public universities may apply. More than one institution may collaborate in the preparation of an application for assistance.

Research scientists, Federal, state and local decision makers, Native American Organizations, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Proposals must include a full statement of work, estimated budget, and resumes.

Applicants shall post their applications as specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). NOFOs will be posted on https://www.grants.gov/ Grants.gov. and enroll in a new database GrantSolutions https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/. The standard SF-424 application forms required by OMB Circular A-102, 2 CFR Part 215.12, and the Department of the Interior Code of Federal Regulations at 43 CFR Part 12, Subparts C and F, or its revisions, must be used.

Awards are made based on a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government research managers and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals may include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. It is anticipated that application(s) will be received and cooperative agreement award(s) will be made in FY 2022.

From 90 - 270 days.