Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (15.421)
Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (Assistance Listing 15.421) is run by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $1.2 million in 11 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $112,090 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $133,673. Half of the 11 awards fell between $51,490 and $164,025, and they ranged from $30,354 to $214,230.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.2 million
- Grant awards11
- Typical award$133,673
- Awarded in FY 2025$99,840
- Size rank1,808 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $591,230 in fiscal 2021 to $99,840 in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1808th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 2 states and territories.
What the program funds
The purpose of the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) program is to use highly qualified scientific expertise at local levels to collect and disseminate environmental information needed for OCS oil and gas and marine minerals decisions; address local and regional OCS-related environmental and resource issues of mutual interest; and strengthen the BOEM-State partnership in addressing OCS oil and gas and marine minerals information needs.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
What the money can and cannot pay for
The Environmental Studies Program allocates up to $1,000,000 per year for cooperative research through the AK CMI program, subject to the availability of funds. The University of Alaska (AK) invites proposals that are reviewed by a Technical Steering Committee including the University, State of Alaska, and BOEM to fund individual awards. Applications must be for scientific research projects, which are within the BOEM's area of responsibility. The majority of funds are used to support research that will enhance understanding of long-term effects of oil and gas, marine minerals, and renewable energy projects. Funds can also be used for attendance at national conferences for the dissemination of project results. Funds are not normally used for capitalization.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Recipients share costs on a one-dollar-for-one-dollar contribution across the program. In any fiscal year, the collective CMI match commitment must equal or exceed BOEM contributions. On rare occasions exceptions may be considered.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate, for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Depends on project availability and appropriations
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: No funded projects for FY2025.Fiscal Year2026: No funded projects for FY2026.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (15.421) awarded $1.2 million across 11 grant awards, an average of $112,090 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 9 | $1.1 million |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Alaska | 1 | $132,213 |
| University of Washington | Washington | 1 | $35,980 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to colleges and universities.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 11 | $1.2 million | 100% |
By state
1 state has a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. It is Alaska.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 10 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 1 | $35,980 |