Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 16 0381
Apply for USGS FA 16 0381
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping of Glacial and Post-Glacial Deposits in the greater metropolitan Chicago area of northeastern Illinois – Phase II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 09, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,375.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, signaling plans to make a single cooperative agreement award to support a specific ongoing geologic mapping effort in northeastern Illinois. The project is titled "Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping of Glacial and Post-Glacial Deposits in the greater metropolitan Chicago area of northeastern Illinois - Phase II" and is to be carried out by the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) under the University of Illinois. As a Notice of Intent, it is essentially an advance announcement that the agency expects to fund this particular partner for this particular scope of work, rather than running a broad, open competition for many different applicants.
The core purpose of the work is geologic mapping focused on the recent geologic materials that blanket and shape the Chicago-region landscape: glacial deposits left behind by Pleistocene ice sheets and the post-glacial sediments and landforms that developed after ice retreat. The emphasis on three-dimensional mapping indicates that the effort goes beyond a simple surface map and aims to characterize the geometry and distribution of sediment and stratigraphic units in the subsurface as well, which is especially important in regions where thick Quaternary deposits overlie bedrock and where subsurface conditions strongly influence groundwater, construction, and environmental management.
Phase II of the project has a very specific mapping target: completing surficial geologic mapping for the Romeoville and Joliet 7.5-minute quadrangles in Will County, Illinois. A 7.5-minute quadrangle is a standard USGS map area, commonly used for detailed geological and topographic mapping, and focusing on these quadrangles suggests the project is building a high-resolution geologic framework for parts of the greater metropolitan Chicago area. Surficial mapping in this context typically involves identifying and delineating different near-surface geologic units (for example, tills, outwash sands and gravels, lake sediments, peat or organic-rich deposits, and modern alluvium), and interpreting landforms such as moraines, outwash plains, former lakebeds, and channels. In a heavily developed area like Romeoville and Joliet, such mapping often helps clarify where natural sediments have been altered, buried, or reworked by human activity, while still preserving the regional geologic story and the practical implications for land use.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally means that USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant, such as coordination on technical standards, data deliverables, mapping approaches, quality assurance, or integration with broader USGS mapping and data systems. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing references CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS-related assistance programs. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, matching the stated intent to work through the University of Illinois framework supporting the ISGS.
In terms of scale and timing, the award ceiling is listed as $95,375, and the agency anticipates making one award. The notice was created on July 26, 2016, with an original closing date of August 9, 2016. The funding opportunity number is USGS FA 16 0381, which is the identifier used to track the announcement and associated administrative actions. Taken together, these details point to a targeted, time-bounded federal investment intended to advance a specific phase of a larger, multi-step geologic mapping initiative in the Chicago metro region, producing detailed surficial (and likely integrated subsurface/3D) geologic information for two key quadrangles in Will County.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to support an ongoing geologic mapping project in northeastern Illinois.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. As a Notice of Intent, it serves as an advance announcement that USGS expects to fund a specific partner for a specific scope of work, rather than running a broad competition for multiple applicants.
Which agency is issuing the Notice of Intent?
The Notice of Intent is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping of Glacial and Post-Glacial Deposits in the greater metropolitan Chicago area of northeastern Illinois - Phase II."
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The Notice of Intent indicates the work is to be carried out by the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) under the University of Illinois.
What type of funding is being used?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond issuing funds, such as coordinating on technical standards, deliverables, mapping approaches, quality assurance, and/or integration with broader USGS mapping and data systems.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is geologic mapping focused on glacial and post-glacial deposits in the Chicago-region landscape, emphasizing three-dimensional mapping of both surface and subsurface sediment and stratigraphic units.
What does "three-dimensional geologic mapping" mean in this context?
It indicates the work goes beyond a surface-only geologic map and aims to characterize the geometry and distribution of geologic units in the subsurface as well, which is especially relevant where thick Quaternary deposits overlie bedrock.
What geologic materials are the focus of the mapping?
The mapping targets glacial deposits left by Pleistocene ice sheets and post-glacial sediments and landforms that developed after ice retreat.
What specific area will Phase II map?
Phase II specifically targets completion of surficial geologic mapping for the Romeoville and Joliet 7.5-minute quadrangles in Will County, Illinois.
What is a "7.5-minute quadrangle"?
A 7.5-minute quadrangle is a standard USGS map area commonly used for detailed geologic and topographic mapping.
What does "surficial geologic mapping" generally involve?
Surficial mapping typically involves identifying and delineating near-surface geologic units (such as tills, outwash sands and gravels, lake sediments, peat or organic-rich deposits, and modern alluvium) and interpreting landforms (such as moraines, outwash plains, former lakebeds, and channels).
Why is this type of mapping useful in the Chicago metropolitan area?
The notice highlights that subsurface conditions can strongly influence groundwater, construction, and environmental management. In developed areas like Romeoville and Joliet, mapping can also help clarify where natural sediments have been altered, buried, or reworked by human activity while preserving the regional geologic framework.
How many awards does USGS anticipate making?
USGS anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The award ceiling is listed as $95,375.
Who is eligible to receive funding under this notice?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the stated intent to work through the University of Illinois framework supporting the ISGS.
What is the funding activity/category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is referenced?
The listing references CFDA number 15.808 (a USGS-related assistance program identifier as stated in the notice summary).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS FA 16 0381.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on July 26, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 9, 2016.
What is the geographic region covered by the broader effort?
The broader effort focuses on the greater metropolitan Chicago area of northeastern Illinois, with Phase II work concentrated in Will County (Romeoville and Joliet quadrangles).
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