OpportunityTitle: Evaluation of OCS sand and gravel resources to support coastal resilience projects along portions of the Mid Atlantic coast
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This Announcement describes a cooperative agreement that may be awarded to the Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware. This is not an open solicitation for proposals. An award is premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal.
Description: 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 &amp; 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: christy.tardiff@bsee.gov
GrantorContactText: Christy Tardiff &lt;br/&gt;christy.tardiff@bsee.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.