# Evaluation and Prioritization of Sand and Gravel Resources to Support Coastal Resilience Projects Along Portions of the New Jersey Coast

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/m22as00319-evaluation-and-prioritization-of-sand-and-gravel-resources/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340643

> Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $200,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make one award worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on July 22, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | M22AS00319 |
| Agency | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 22, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.424 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

This project is intended to be a single source cooperative agreement with the New Jersey Geological and Water Survey (NJGWS), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This is not an open solicitation for proposals. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the project Evaluation and Prioritization of Sand and Gravel Resources to Support Coastal Resilience Projects Along Portions of the New Jersey Coast.

## 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is M22AS00319 still open?

No. It closed on July 22, 2022.

### Who can apply for Evaluation and Prioritization of Sand and Gravel Resources to Support Coastal Resilience Projects Along Portions of the New Jersey Coast?

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Evaluation and Prioritization of Sand and Gravel Resources to Support Coastal Resilience Projects Along Portions of the New Jersey Coast?

Closed July 22, 2022. 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 $300,000 each. About $300,000 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.