M22AS00319: Evaluation and Prioritization of Sand and Gravel Resources to Support Coastal Resilience Projects Along Portions of the New Jersey 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 2022.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 22, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 24, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 22, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 22, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Marine Minerals Activities awards averaged $779,123; this notice allows up to $300,000 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 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.
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