Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP)
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management · Department of the Interior
At a glance
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP) is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was June 18, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $1.55M – $2M, with $10M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.079 (Experienced Services Program (ESP)).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Apr 25, 2024Posted
- Jun 18, 2024Application deadline
- Posted
- Apr 25, 2024
- Close date
- Jun 18, 2024
- Award floor
- $1,550,000
- Award ceiling
- $2,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $10,000,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
The following entities are eligible to apply for an award under this announcement. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will preclude the BOEM from making an award. Eligible applicant types are:This program is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code (26 U.S.C.501(c)(3) and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Applicants must submit proof of establishment with the application.
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
To partner with a qualified nonprofit organization to supply BOEM with qualified candidates 55 years and older that will support the BOEM on projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, well intervention, and others.The Experienced Services Program provides a cost-effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older. Through agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations, the BOEM will be able to recruit and utilize the services of these workers on a project-specific basis to enhance its capacity to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. The program will benefit the general public by supporting projects related to renewable energy, decommissioning, well intervention, and others. Skilled and experienced older Americans, including veterans, will have the opportunity to put their talents and experience to use on a part-time to full-time basis. Enrollment in the program will not impact the retirement benefits of retired federal employees.Partnering with a qualified nonprofit organization(s) is a cost-effective human capital tool designed to obtain the services of experience workers aged 55 and older on a temporary basis through a cooperative agreement to assist the BOEM in reaching its priorities and strategic goals. This allows the BOEM to focus on identifying its need(s) for specific expertise while not having to dedicate time and resources to recruit, hire and directly administer those resources.ESP participants will provide technical engineering, information technology, administrative, regulatory, and other support to BOEM to develop and execute projects that benefit the general public and provide support to BOEM employees. These projects will enable the BOEM to carry out its mission to manage development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 15.079
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov
7037871342
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP)”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP)”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1.55m – $2m and total estimated program funding is $10,000,000.
How do I apply for “Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Experienced Services Program (ESP)”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity M24AS00339), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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