Ballast Water Treatment Technologies
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
MARAD will use the projects results and data for a variety of purposes including to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters throughout the United States as associated with ballast water operations of commercial shipping.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
The assistance will be used to support the Evaluation and Verification of Ballast Water Treatment Technologies and other Green Shipping Initiatives.
Applicants must be able to provide technical services, equipment and to support the testing, evaluation, and demonstration of treatment methods, practices, systems and equipment. Technical efforts will be primarily directed towards the evaluation of the effectiveness of ballast water treatment technologies and systems at shipboard/barge-based and shore side facilities fabricated to simulate the in-tank configuration(s) and flow requirements typical of commercial vessels.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
MARAD solicits a request for applications, in grants.gov, applicants submit applications through grants.gov. Evaluation of applications by program office, selected applications awarded by the Grants Specialist in the Office of Acquisition within 30-60 days.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 1 to 15 days
Program details & compliance
Description
MARAD will use the projects results and data for a variety of purposes including to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters throughout the United States as associated with ballast water operations of commercial shipping.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Pollution Control
Other categories:
Water Navigation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The Cooperative Agreement seeks to support the Evaluation and Verification of Ballast Water Treatment Technologies and other Green Shipping Initiatives.
Required Documentation
Applications submitted with Statement of Work and estimated budget costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular 2 CFR 200.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
This program has no statutory formula.