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USM Tidelands Application Process

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TIDelands Multi‑Step Approval Process

Applications Due to ORSD: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 by 5:00 PM

 

This page outlines Сֱ’s (USM) internal process for preparing and submitting proposals. It is designed to help Principal Investigators (PIs) plan ahead, understand required review steps, and submit complete and compliant proposals on time. Please use the information below as a reference throughout the application and approval process.

To support a smooth and timely submission, completed Tidelands applications from PIs at USM proceed through internal approval routing, a final ORA‑PAM review, and Authorized Organizational Representative signature prior to the sponsor’s submission deadline.

PIs are encouraged to begin working on their applications as early as possible. Early preparation allows time to address questions, refine budgets, and complete internal approvals without delay.

The complete application package is due to ORA-PAM no later than 5:00 PM on June 24, 2025 through Cayuse. This internal deadline provides sufficient time to complete all required reviews and approvals before the official Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDR) submission deadline of 5:00 PM on July 1, 2025.

Once the application has completed USM’s internal routing and received all required approvals:

  • The PI must copy and paste the information from the approved application worksheet into the official Tidelands webform.
  • After submitting the webform, the PI will receive an email confirmation.
  • The PI must forward the confirmation email to their assigned ORA‑PAM Coordinator/Administrator as verification of submission.

Do not complete Page 8 (Budget) of the Tidelands application package. Instead, PIs should prepare a separate one‑page detailed budget, submitted apart from the application. The ORSD budget template may be used.

The one‑page budget must be uploaded to the Cayuse proposal record along with the completed Tidelands application.

Additional Budget & Form Notes:

  • Leave Items 6a and 6b (Page 1) blank
  • Complete Item 34 (Page 7) as “NA” or “Not Applicable”
  • Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs will be charged at 28% MTDC

The following resources provide agency guidance and USM support materials for preparing Tidelands applications:

If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our team members directly. Not sure who your assigned contact is? Click here to view the area assignments chart.