Opportunity Information: Apply for M20AS00008
The BOEM FY 2020 Environmental Studies Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M20AS00008) is a federal discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. It is offered through BOEMs Environmental Studies Program and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing aspects of the work as it is carried out. The project focus is a demonstration study aimed at improving how Atlantic sturgeon movement is understood and managed in the context of offshore energy activities, especially offshore wind development in the mid-Atlantic.
The core purpose of the project is to strengthen understanding of the spatial and temporal migratory patterns of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) in the mid-Atlantic region. BOEM is looking for work that integrates telemetry and genetics to produce Distinct Population Segment (DPS)-specific insights. In practice, this means combining movement data (for example, detections from tagged fish that reveal where and when individuals travel) with genetic information that helps identify which population segment those individuals belong to. By tying movement pathways to specific DPSs, the results can support more accurate assessments of where and when different sturgeon populations are likely to overlap with offshore wind planning areas, survey corridors, construction zones, and related vessel traffic.
The expected outcome is applied, decision-relevant information that BOEM and partners can use to characterize risk and then reduce or mitigate potential impacts to Atlantic sturgeon from offshore wind development. This includes helping identify high-use migration routes, seasonal timing windows, and areas where protective measures, monitoring, or operational adjustments could be most effective. Because it is framed as a demonstration project, the emphasis is on showing that the integrated telemetry-genetics approach can produce actionable DPS-level understanding, not just general movement descriptions.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2020, with an original application deadline of May 22, 2020. BOEM anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $400,000. The funding activity categories listed are energy and environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.423.Apply for M20AS00008
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the energy, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOEM FY 2020 Environmental Studies Program" 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 Apr 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 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 $400,000.00 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the BOEM FY 2020 Environmental Studies Program opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M20AS00008) is a federal discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). It is offered through BOEM's Environmental Studies Program.
2. What funding instrument is being used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. That means BOEM expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing aspects of the work as the project is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
3. What is the main focus of the project described in this opportunity?
The project is a demonstration study designed to improve how Atlantic sturgeon movement is understood and managed in the context of offshore energy activities, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind development in the mid-Atlantic.
4. What species is this project focused on?
The project focuses on Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus).
5. What region does the study emphasize?
The study emphasizes the mid-Atlantic region, particularly where offshore wind planning and related offshore energy activities occur.
6. What problem is the project trying to solve?
The project aims to strengthen understanding of the spatial and temporal migratory patterns of Atlantic sturgeon in the mid-Atlantic so that BOEM and partners can better assess, reduce, or mitigate potential impacts from offshore wind development and related activities.
7. What type of approach is BOEM seeking for this project?
BOEM is seeking work that integrates telemetry and genetics to produce Distinct Population Segment (DPS)-specific insights. In other words, the project should combine movement information with population identification to link where and when fish move with which DPS they belong to.
8. What does it mean to integrate telemetry and genetics in this context?
Telemetry provides movement data (such as detections from tagged fish showing where and when individuals travel). Genetics provides information to identify which Distinct Population Segment (DPS) those individuals belong to. Integrating them means tying movement pathways to DPS identity so results can be interpreted at a population-segment level rather than only as general species-level movement.
9. What is meant by "DPS-specific insights"?
"DPS-specific insights" means findings that differentiate movement patterns by Distinct Population Segment, allowing BOEM to understand how different Atlantic sturgeon population segments may overlap with offshore wind planning areas and activities at different times and places.
10. How will the results be used in relation to offshore wind development?
The results are intended to support more accurate assessments of where and when different Atlantic sturgeon DPSs are likely to overlap with offshore wind planning areas, survey corridors, construction zones, and related vessel traffic.
11. What kinds of decision-relevant outputs does BOEM expect from the project?
BOEM expects applied, decision-relevant information that can be used to characterize risk and then reduce or mitigate potential impacts to Atlantic sturgeon from offshore wind development. Examples described include identifying high-use migration routes, seasonal timing windows, and areas where protective measures, monitoring, or operational adjustments could be most effective.
12. Why is the project described as a "demonstration study"?
Because the emphasis is on showing that an integrated telemetry-genetics approach can produce actionable, DPS-level understanding. The goal is not only to describe general movement, but to demonstrate that the integrated method generates information that can directly support management and planning decisions.
13. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
14. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2020.
15. What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 22, 2020.
16. How many awards did BOEM anticipate making?
BOEM anticipated making one award.
17. What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $400,000.
18. What are the funding activity categories for this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed are energy and environment.
19. What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.423.
20. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M20AS00008.
21. What federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
22. What kinds of offshore activities are specifically mentioned as relevant to sturgeon overlap?
The description specifically mentions offshore wind planning areas, survey corridors, construction zones, and related vessel traffic as contexts where understanding Atlantic sturgeon movement and DPS overlap can support risk assessment and mitigation.
23. What is the primary management value of tying movement data to DPS identity?
Linking movement pathways to specific DPSs helps BOEM and partners better understand which population segments may be present in particular areas at particular times, supporting more targeted and accurate risk characterization and mitigation planning for offshore wind development.
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