Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells Grant/Contract Program

Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells Grant/Contract Program is sponsored by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP). Seeks solutions for agencies and decision-makers across the Gulf region to address orphaned wells in offshore energy infrastructure.

Funding Opportunity: Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells Funding Opportunity: Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells The GRP is committed to enhancing safety throughout the lifecycle of offshore energy production.

This funding opportunity aims to develop solutions for agencies and decision-makers across the Gulf region to address challenges associated with abandoned oil and gas infrastructure, particularly in State, Coastal, and/or Bay waters.

March 16 – May 29, 2026 5:00 PM Application and Review Process The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Gulf Research Program (GRP) is committed to enhancing safety throughout the lifecycle of offshore energy production in and along the Gulf of America.

Through this new funding opportunity, the GRP aims to improve understanding and develop solutions for agencies and decision-makers across the Gulf region to address challenges associated with abandoned oil and gas infrastructure, particularly in State, Coastal, and/or Bay waters.

The GRP is seeking applications for research projects that will improve regional understanding of orphaned and idled wells in State, Coastal, and/or Bay waters of the Gulf Coast.

In particular, the GRP is seeking to support research projects that contribute to the following objectives: 1) develop mapping and risk-assessment tools to identify and visualize well locations as well as evaluate risks (e.g., navigational, environmental, public health) posed by such structures due to time-related aging and changing environmental conditions (e.g., sea level rise) and 2) develop decision-support tools based on cross-state analyses of how different states manage such structures.

Applicants may propose to work in one of three focus areas: 1) Mapping and Risk-Assessment in Louisiana, 2) Mapping and Risk-Assessment in Texas, and 3) Cross-State Policy Analysis Decision-Support Tools. This funding opportunity will align grantees with other GRP efforts focused on legacy offshore oil and gas infrastructure, sea level variation and rise, and/or other fitting programs.

A total of up to $6 million is available for this funding opportunity. Funding will be awarded to support projects of up to 42 months in duration. The number of awards made will depend on the quantity, quality, and budgets of the applications received.

Applications must propose budgets that are commensurate with the scope and scale of the work described.

Major units and sub-units Gulf Offshore Energy Safety Board Funding Opportunity: Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells Applicant Question & Answer Session The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Gulf Research Program (GRP) is committed to enhancing safety throughout the lifecycle of offshore energy production in and along the Gul...

Space, Security, and Conflicts Our peer-reviewed reports present the evidence-based consensus of committees of experts. Explore the Latest News and Stories The latest news and stories, with context you can trust. Seminar/Webinar/Lecture Series Stay in the loop with can’t-miss sessions, live events, and activities happening over the next two days.

Webinars are based on work from TRB Standing Technical Committees & the Cooperative Research Programs Grants, Fellowships and Awards Science Communication Awards Congressional and Government Affairs Connecting policymakers with the National Academies Answers to everyday science and health questions Learn about membership to the three Academies Information on building access, visitor requirements, and facility operations.

Funding Opportunity: Gulf Offshore Legacy Oil and Gas Infrastructure - Orphaned Wells Applicant Question & Answer Session Former MyNAP users: You'll need to reset your password on your first login to MyAcademies. Click "Forgot password" below to receive a reset link via email. Having trouble?

Visit our FAQ page to contact support. Password must be at least 8 characters I agree to receive emails from the National Academies While logged on as a guest, you can download any of our free PDFs on . You will remain logged in until you close your browser.

Yes, send me emails when similar titles are published Thank you for creating a MyAcademies account! Enjoy free access to thousands of National Academies' publications, a 10% discount off every purchase, and build your personal library. Enter the email address for your MyAcademies (formerly MyNAP) account to receive password reset instructions.

We sent password reset instructions to . Follow the link in that email to create a new password. Didn't receive it?

Check your spam folder or Password must be at least 8 characters Your password has been reset. Verify Your Email Address We sent a verification link to your email. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) and follow the link to verify your email address.

If you did not receive the email, you can request a new verification link below Resend Verification Email I agree to receive emails from the National Academies We respect your privacy and will never share your information.