# The Ecological Characterizations of Marine Minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/m23as00350-the-ecological-characterizations-of-marine-minerals-on-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348365

> Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $600,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make $600,000 in total. Applications closed on June 29, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | M23AS00350 |
| Agency | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 29, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $600,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.424 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

This Cooperative Agreement is to characterize the ecology of the OCS in areas of potential marine mineral resources. BOEM will partner USM to explore hypersaline brine pools in the Gulf of Mexico, measure their water chemistry and associated ecological aspects. This project builds on other Marine Mineral projects and leverages next generation sensors and non-destructive spectroscopy techniques, to better understand the nation’s resources and minimize environmental impact.

## Questions people ask

### Is M23AS00350 still open?

No. It closed on June 29, 2023.

### Who can apply for The Ecological Characterizations of Marine Minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf?

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management accepted applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for The Ecological Characterizations of Marine Minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf?

Closed June 29, 2023. 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 $600,000 each. About $600,000 in total.

### 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.