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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) grant opportunity titled "Detailed Interpretation and data resolution of sediment resources offshore Texas" (Funding Opportunity Number M22AS00369) supports a focused research effort to strengthen what is known about offshore sand resources on the Texas Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and to make that information more usable for coastal restoration, shoreline protection, and long-term coastal resiliency planning. The work is framed as serving the public interest by improving the data foundation needed to rebuild and maintain coastlines, protect communities and infrastructure, and preserve biological, cultural, and economic resources that are vulnerable to erosion and storms. A central program driver is the larger federal and Gulf state goal of building a Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory under BOEMs Marine Minerals Program, so that restoration-quality sand sources can be identified, compared, and protected from conflicts that could block future access.
The project is structured around two main technical outcomes. First, the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), working in coordination with BOEM and the Texas General Land Office (GLO), will resolve known location discrepancies between two key datasets used to track sediment cores collected on the Texas OCS: the Marine Minerals Information System (MMIS) and the TexSed database. Fixing these inconsistencies is important because accurate core locations underpin nearly every downstream decision, from mapping sand bodies to estimating volumes, verifying material suitability, and planning dredging or nourishment projects. Second, UTIG will complete a more detailed geologic interpretation for priority areas on the upper Texas coast, specifically around Sabine Bank, Heald Bank, and the outer Trinity Valley. This interpretation will use data that were collected under two prior BOEM cooperative agreements but were not fully interpreted at the time, meaning the opportunity is also about maximizing the value of existing public investments by converting previously collected data into actionable, decision-ready products.
BOEM positions UTIG as uniquely qualified to carry out this work because of its long-standing in-state research presence, its prior collection of geotechnical samples, and its specialized expertise in processing and post-processing geological and geophysical data for sand resource evaluation. The announcement emphasizes UTIGs familiarity with BOEM data management expectations and the practical requirements of building an inventory of restoration-quality sand. It also highlights that UTIG can support outreach and workforce development elements, including engaging youth and helping inform local communities and government agencies that need reliable information to make coastal restoration and sediment resource decisions. The program announcement is written as a specific project that may be awarded to UTIG in part because UTIG has access to the study area, appropriate research facilities, and the equipment and staff capacity to deliver the required data correction and interpretation work in coordination with BOEM and GLO.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means BOEM expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 15.424. The eligible applicant category listed is public and state controlled institutions of higher education, and the program notes that the Principal Investigator must be a staff member of the applying organization. While collaboration is encouraged, particularly among state agencies, public universities, and nonprofits in affected states, the opportunity is clearly oriented around UTIG as the performing institution due to the specialized nature of the work described.
The financial details indicate an award ceiling of $211,612, with an original closing date of July 26, 2022, and a creation date of June 23, 2022. Cost sharing or matching contributions are described as very strongly encouraged and may be provided as cash or in-kind support such as salary or equipment use, but with several restrictions meant to ensure the match is real, auditable, and not double-counted. For example, the match cannot include the value of collection costs for samples that were collected previously, equipment match must be prorated to the period of project use relative to the items full lifecycle, and any claimed ship time match (if applicable) must be backed by written documentation that fairly assesses costs relevant to the project. Importantly, matching dollars cannot come from other federal sources, and BOEM points applicants to 2 CFR 200.306 for the governing standards on allowable and properly documented match.
Overall, the opportunity is about turning offshore sediment data into dependable information products that can guide coastal restoration and protect future access to sand resources. By cleaning up database location errors and completing detailed interpretations in high-interest offshore areas, the project aims to improve the quality and usability of the Gulf-wide sediment inventory and support practical planning for nourishment and resilience projects along the Texas coast.Apply for M22AS00369
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Detailed Interpretation and data resolution of sediment resources offshore Texas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.424.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-06-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-07-26. (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 $211,612.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this BOEM funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Detailed Interpretation and data resolution of sediment resources offshore Texas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M22AS00369.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means BOEM expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant.
What funding activity area is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.424.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project supports a focused research effort to strengthen what is known about offshore sand resources on the Texas Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and to make that information more usable for coastal restoration, shoreline protection, and long-term coastal resiliency planning.
How does this work serve the public interest?
The announcement frames the work as improving the data foundation needed to rebuild and maintain coastlines, protect communities and infrastructure, and preserve biological, cultural, and economic resources that are vulnerable to erosion and storms.
What larger program goal does this project contribute to?
A central driver is the broader federal and Gulf state goal of building a Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory under BOEM's Marine Minerals Program. The intent is to identify, compare, and help protect restoration-quality sand sources from conflicts that could block future access.
What are the two main technical outcomes expected from the project?
The project is structured around two key outcomes: (1) resolving known location discrepancies between two datasets used to track sediment cores collected on the Texas OCS, and (2) completing a more detailed geologic interpretation for priority areas on the upper Texas coast using previously collected data.
Which two datasets are being reconciled, and why does that matter?
The project targets location discrepancies between the Marine Minerals Information System (MMIS) and the TexSed database. Accurate core locations are important because they underpin downstream decisions such as mapping sand bodies, estimating volumes, verifying material suitability, and planning dredging or nourishment projects.
What specific offshore areas are identified as interpretation priorities?
The priority areas named are Sabine Bank, Heald Bank, and the outer Trinity Valley on the upper Texas coast.
Where will the interpretation data come from?
The detailed interpretation will use data collected under two prior BOEM cooperative agreements that were not fully interpreted at the time. A stated goal is to maximize the value of those existing public investments by turning the data into actionable, decision-ready products.
Which organization is positioned to perform the work?
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) is positioned as the performing institution in coordination with BOEM and the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Why does BOEM describe UTIG as uniquely qualified?
BOEM emphasizes UTIG's long-standing in-state research presence, its prior collection of geotechnical samples, and its specialized expertise in processing and post-processing geological and geophysical data for sand resource evaluation. The announcement also notes UTIG's familiarity with BOEM data management expectations and practical requirements for building an inventory of restoration-quality sand.
Which partners are specifically mentioned for coordination?
The work is described as being carried out by UTIG in coordination with BOEM and the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Is outreach or workforce development included in the project concept?
Yes. The announcement highlights that UTIG can support outreach and workforce development elements, including engaging youth and helping inform local communities and government agencies that need reliable information for coastal restoration and sediment resource decisions.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the announcement?
The eligible applicant category listed is public and state controlled institutions of higher education.
Are there any requirements related to the Principal Investigator (PI)?
Yes. The program notes that the Principal Investigator must be a staff member of the applying organization.
Is collaboration encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity notes that collaboration is encouraged, particularly among state agencies, public universities, and nonprofits in affected states. However, the description is clearly oriented around UTIG as the performing institution due to the specialized nature of the work.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $211,612.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The creation date is June 23, 2022, and the original closing date is July 26, 2022.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The announcement states that cost sharing or matching contributions are very strongly encouraged. The match may be provided as cash or in-kind support (such as salary or equipment use), subject to restrictions and documentation requirements.
What are examples of restrictions on what can count as match?
The announcement describes several restrictions, including: the match cannot include the value of collection costs for samples collected previously; equipment match must be prorated to the period of project use relative to the equipment's full lifecycle; and any claimed ship time match (if applicable) must be supported by written documentation that fairly assesses project-relevant costs.
Can matching funds come from federal sources?
No. The announcement indicates that matching dollars cannot come from other federal sources.
What standards govern whether match is allowable and properly documented?
BOEM points applicants to 2 CFR 200.306 for the governing standards on allowable match and documentation requirements.
What kinds of decisions are improved by correcting sediment core location data?
The announcement explains that accurate core locations support nearly every downstream decision, including mapping sand bodies, estimating volumes, verifying sand suitability, and planning dredging and beach nourishment projects.
What is meant by making sediment resource information more "usable"?
Based on the announcement, it means converting existing offshore sediment data into dependable, decision-ready information products, including corrected database records and more detailed geologic interpretations in priority areas.
How does this project relate to coastal resiliency and restoration in Texas?
The work is aimed at strengthening the information base used for coastal restoration, shoreline protection, and long-term resiliency planning along the Texas coast, particularly by improving understanding of offshore sand resources that may support nourishment and restoration projects.
What is the Texas OCS in the context of this project?
The project focuses on offshore sand resources on the Texas Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), which is the offshore area referenced throughout the announcement as the location of sediment cores and sand resource targets.
What is the intended long-term benefit of building a Gulf-wide OCS sediment inventory?
The announcement describes the inventory as a way to identify and compare restoration-quality sand sources and to help protect access by reducing or avoiding conflicts that could block future use of those resources for restoration and shoreline protection.
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