M21AS00567: Evaluation of OCS sand and gravel resources to support coastal resilience projects along portions of the Mid Atlantic coast
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notices from 2021.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offered grants of up to $225,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $225,000 in total. Applications closed on August 20, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 22, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$225,000
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$225,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 20, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This Announcement describes a cooperative agreement that may be awarded to the Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware. This is not an open solicitation for proposals. An award is premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Marine Minerals Activities awards averaged $779,123; this notice allows up to $225,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (66% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This cooperative agreement will evaluate identified OCS sand resources and examine forecasted coastal project needs to determine supply timelines, material suitability (compatibility) and deficit supply gaps. It is a component of the continuing National Offshore Sand Inventory and addressing coastal resilience aspects of the Executive Order on the Climate Crisis (Sec. 211 & 214) in mitigating climate change and strengthening resilience by protecting and restoring vulnerable coastlines. Datasets will be housed in the authoritative Marine Minerals Information System and shared with state resource agencies, federal partners (USACE, USGS, NOAA), and other stakeholders.
Who has won Marine Minerals Activities grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Marine Minerals Activities (15.424) awarded $17.1 million across 22 grant awards, an average of $779,123 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas General Land Office | Texas | 4 | $7.0 million |
| Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority of Louisiana | Louisiana | 2 | $3.0 million |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana | 1 | $2.6 million |
| University of Delaware | Delaware | 3 | $1.3 million |
| The University of Southern Mississippi | Mississippi | 3 | $1.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is M21AS00567 still open?
No. It closed on August 20, 2021.
Who can apply for Evaluation of OCS sand and gravel resources to support coastal resilience projects along portions of the Mid Atlantic coast?
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Evaluation of OCS sand and gravel resources to support coastal resilience projects along portions of the Mid Atlantic coast?
Closed August 20, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $225,000 each. About $225,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Marine Minerals Activities grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas General Land Office, Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority of Louisiana, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The program made 22 awards worth $17.1 million in that time.
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