Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0007
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.809 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 25, 2008 and posted on Oct 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,310,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2009 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program (NSDI CAP) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in coordination with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), now operating within the National Geospatial Program Office (NGPO). The program is designed to support innovative, community-driven projects that strengthen the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, meaning the mix of technology, policies, standards, organizations, and skilled people needed to make geospatial data easier to discover, access, share, manage, and use. At its core, the opportunity is focused on improving how digital geographic information is produced and made available so that public agencies, private organizations, academia, and other user communities can rely on consistent, accessible geospatial resources without duplicating effort or cost.
The NSDI CAP emphasizes practical improvements to geospatial data infrastructure and coordination, with priority areas that include metadata documentation, the establishment or enhancement of data clearinghouses, framework data development, implementation of geospatial standards, and improved GIS organizational coordination across jurisdictions or institutions. These themes reflect long-standing NSDI goals: ensuring geospatial datasets are well-described (so others can find and evaluate them), easily searchable through clearinghouse or catalog services, built on common “framework” layers that many users depend on, and aligned with recognized standards so data from different sources can be integrated. The program also continues FGDC’s long-running investment in partnerships with the broader geospatial community, noting that this support has been in place since 1994.
This opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0007 and carries the CFDA number 15.809 (National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more collaborative relationship between the federal agency and award recipients than a standard grant, often involving substantial federal involvement in technical coordination, review, or project guidance. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, aligning with the program’s focus on geospatial infrastructure innovation and implementation.
The announcement anticipated making about 26 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,310,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $25,000 up to a ceiling of $150,000, making this a mid-sized funding opportunity suited to pilot implementations, targeted infrastructure upgrades, standards adoption efforts, and other deliverables that can be completed within a defined project scope. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) as part of the total project effort, consistent with many NSDI partnership-oriented programs.
Eligibility is described as “unrestricted,” meaning the competition was broadly open to many types of applicants, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement’s eligibility section. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the deadline was strict: January 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice makes clear that late proposals would not be considered for award, and that applicants would be notified promptly if an application was deemed ineligible due to late submission. Administrative updates to the full announcement were also documented: changes were made on October 21, 2008 (referenced as appearing in red on specific pages), and additional red text was added on November 25, 2008, indicating that applicants were expected to consult the most current version of the full announcement when preparing their submissions.
For support, the announcement lists a point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically: Jennifer Arnold, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7304.
FAQs: 2009 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program (NSDI CAP)
What is the 2009 NSDI Cooperative Agreement Program (NSDI CAP)?
The 2009 NSDI CAP is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in coordination with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), now operating within the National Geospatial Program Office (NGPO). It supports innovative, community-driven projects that strengthen the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and make geospatial data easier to discover, access, share, manage, and use.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program focuses on practical improvements to geospatial data infrastructure and coordination. At its core, it aims to improve how digital geographic information is produced and made available so that public agencies, private organizations, academia, and other user communities can rely on consistent, accessible geospatial resources without duplicating effort or cost.
What does "NSDI" mean in this context?
NSDI refers to the mix of technology, policies, standards, organizations, and skilled people needed to make geospatial data easier to discover, access, share, manage, and use.
Which federal agencies or offices are associated with this program?
The opportunity is administered by USGS in coordination with FGDC, with FGDC now operating within the National Geospatial Program Office (NGPO).
What types of projects are prioritized under NSDI CAP?
Priority areas include metadata documentation, establishment or enhancement of data clearinghouses, framework data development, implementation of geospatial standards, and improved GIS organizational coordination across jurisdictions or institutions.
Is the program focused on research, implementation, or both?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the described priorities emphasize practical infrastructure improvements and implementation-oriented deliverables (such as metadata, clearinghouses, standards adoption, and coordination).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09HQPA0007.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 15.809, titled the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on the announcement description)?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically indicates a more collaborative relationship between the federal agency and award recipients than a standard grant, often involving substantial federal involvement in technical coordination, review, or project guidance.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making about 26 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $1,310,000.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000.
What kinds of project scopes are these award sizes intended to support?
Based on the stated award range, the opportunity is positioned for pilot implementations, targeted infrastructure upgrades, standards adoption efforts, and other deliverables that can be completed within a defined project scope.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) as part of the total project effort.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the competition was broadly open to many types of applicants, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement's eligibility section.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline was January 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Are late applications accepted?
No. The notice states that late proposals would not be considered for award.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
The announcement indicates that applicants would be notified promptly if an application was deemed ineligible due to late submission.
Were there updates or changes made to the full announcement?
Yes. Administrative updates were documented, including changes made on October 21, 2008 (referenced as appearing in red on specific pages) and additional red text added on November 25, 2008. Applicants were expected to consult the most current version of the full announcement when preparing submissions.
Why is it important to use the most current version of the full announcement?
The announcement notes that changes and additions were made (highlighted in red on the specified dates), and applicants were expected to rely on the most up-to-date version when preparing their application materials.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice lists Jennifer Arnold, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7304.
How long has FGDC supported partnerships like this?
The announcement notes that FGDC's support for partnerships with the broader geospatial community has been in place since 1994.
What NSDI goals do the priority areas support?
The priority themes reflect NSDI goals such as ensuring geospatial datasets are well-described (so others can find and evaluate them), searchable through clearinghouse or catalog services, built on common framework layers that many users depend on, and aligned with recognized standards so data from different sources can be integrated.
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