# Safety and Environmental Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities (15.441)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/15-441-safety-and-environmental-research-and-data-collection-for/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated October 31, 2026.

Safety and Environmental Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $23.8 million in 1 grants, about $23.8 million per award.

## Objectives

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) provides major economic and energy security benefits for taxpayers on a National and Local level. The Bureau oversees the safe, responsible development of oil, natural gas, strategic resources, and critical minerals on the Nation’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). BSEE’s work supports taxpayers, coastal states, and Tribal communities by promoting reliable production of these offshore resources while upholding rigorous standards for safety, environmental protection, and resource conservation.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.9 million | 1 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 1 |
| 2025 | $9.2 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m Engineering Experiment Station | Texas | $23.8 million |