Experienced Services Program (ESP)

 

The ESP program provide funding that allows agencies to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current staffing levels. Qualified individuals who are a part of the ESP participants will provide assistance and support to the BOEM in developing and executing projects that benefit the general public and provide support to BOEM employees. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BOEM employees.

Active 15.079 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Not applicable. Older Workers Act of 1965, Title Older Workers Act of 1965, Title Older Workers Act of 1965, Public Law The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022-117-103
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022: Public Law 117-103, Division G- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Title I. Section 111. Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other private institutions/organizations, Profit organization, Non-Government - General, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), State Non-profit organizations and States authorized to participate in the ESP. This program is limited to qualified non-profit organizations subject to 26 USC 501 c(3) of the tax code, and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of establishment must be submitted with the application. Senior Citizen (60+), U.S. Citizen Individuals 55 years of age and older. Documentation demonstrating the organization's proof of establishment under the Secretary of Labor Title V of the Older American Act of 1965, and proof of past performance in recruiting and provide employment opportunities for individuals 55 years of age and older. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Proposals must include a full statement of work, estimated budget, and resumes. Applicants shall post their applications as specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). NOFOs will be posted on https://www.grants.gov/ Grants.gov. The standard SF-424 application forms required by OMB Circular A-102, 2 CFR Part 215.12, and the Department of the Interior Code of Federal Regulations at 43 CFR Part 12, Subparts C and F, or its revisions, must be used. Awards are made based on a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government research managers and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funds Opportunities (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Not applicable. Projects may be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities are at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funds Opportunities (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Employment/Labor/Management Offshore Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Administration, Training. This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current BOEM staffing levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BOEM employees. Recipients can use the assistance to support employment opportunities for individuals 55 years and older on projects that support the BOEM mission. Documentation demonstrating the organization’s proof of establishment under the Secretary of Labor Title V of the Older American Act of 1965, and proof of past performance in recruiting and provide employment opportunities for individuals 55 years of age and older. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.328. A final performance report is due within 90 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. BOEM details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award. Not applicable. All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded as a lump sum, or added as funds become available. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Information not available. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Awards are made based on a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government research managers and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funds Opportunities (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. None/Not specified. Deanna Benedetti
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166 USA
Deanna.Benedetti@boem.gov
Phone: 907-306-4863 14-1917-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$1,000,000.00; FY 23 est $1,000,000.00; FY 24 est $1,000,000.00; FY 21$0.00; - Range is $100,000 to $5,000,000; Average $300,000) Anticipated funding over five years $6-8 million. Anticipated number of cooperative agreements per year 5-10 Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2023 ESP participants support the BOEM on projects related to Administration, Budget, Renewable Energy, etc. These projects will enable the BOEM to carry out its mission to manage development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.