# 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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/m24as00359-nt-24-x11-modeling-real-time-population-density/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355026

> Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offered grants of up to $628,779 (at least $578,779) to colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make $628,779 in total. Applications closed on August 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | M24AS00359 |
| Agency | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $628,779 |
| Award floor | $578,779 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $628,779 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.423 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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)

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is M24AS00359 still open?

No. It closed on August 1, 2024.

### Who can apply for 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 accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 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?

Closed August 1, 2024. 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 $628,779 each. About $628,779 in total.

### Who has won Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies (ES) grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Alaska Fairbanks, Louisiana State University, University of California Santa Cruz. The program made 57 awards worth $34.9 million in that time.