ClosedDeadline extended (was Jul 17, 2024)Opportunity M24AS00359

NT-24-X11: Modeling Real-Time Population Density of North Atlantic Right Whales and Database Support for Cetacean, Sea Turtle, and Other Wildlife Observations in the United States North Atlantic Exclusive Economic Zone

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management · Department of the Interior

At a glance

NT-24-X11: Modeling Real-Time Population Density of North Atlantic Right Whales and Database Support for Cetacean, Sea Turtle, and Other Wildlife Observations in the United States North Atlantic Exclusive Economic Zone is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was August 1, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $579K – $629K, with $629K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, public colleges & universities and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.423 (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES)).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jun 18, 2024Posted
Aug 1, 2024Application deadline

Posted: Jun 18, 2024
Close date: Aug 1, 2024
Award floor: $578,779
Award ceiling: $628,779
Est. total funding: $628,779
Original deadline (extended): Jul 17, 2024
Expected awards: Not specified
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

State governments
Public colleges & universities
Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s):Modeling Real-Time Population Density of North Atlantic Right Whales and Database Support for Cetacean, Sea Turtle, and Other Wildlife Observations in the United States North Atlantic Exclusive Economic ZoneOpen to:The Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (PSAC-CESU)

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Private colleges & universities

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Can your organization apply?

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 aid BOEM’s ongoing modeling efforts, this study aims to develop a near real-time (NRT) modeling system for the endangered North Atlantic right whale population and a survey segment database of cetacean and other marine wildlife observations. The modeling system will predict whale density across the eastern seaboard using real-time visual and acoustic observations, coupled with environmental covariates.The study objectives are to integrate various survey datasets, including aerial and ship surveys, into a segment database and develop NRT models that can respond more quickly and flexibly to shifts in species space use and phenology. BOEM and the National Marine Fisheries Service will fund this study jointly.Initially, the system will serve as a research and development testbed, allowing a collaborative team of developers to address statistical challenges and refine software workflow. After the effectiveness of the density models has been established, daily predictions will be made operational and disseminated to the public. The system's capabilities could be expanded to issue short-term forecasts and encompass additional species, contingent on data availability and the development of suitable methods.

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.

mini_SOW_NARW_realtime_6_17_2024.docxOther Supporting Documents · mini_SOW_NARW_realtime_6_17_2024.docxVND. · 15 KB

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

15.423Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES)Program →

Reported obligations under ALN 15.423

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$5.85M

FY25

$4.73M

FY26

$9.12M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.423. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
dominique.bruce-morton@bsee.gov
7037871342

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, Public colleges & universities and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through this opportunity?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $579k – $629k and total estimated program funding is $628,779.

How do I apply for this opportunity?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity M24AS00359), 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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 15.945