Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20009
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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2012 Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.807 Earthquake Hazards Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2011 and posted on Mar 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 2012 Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20009) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Geological Survey under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). It invites proposals for research aimed at reducing losses from earthquakes by improving the understanding of how earthquakes occur, what effects they produce, and how that scientific knowledge can be turned into practical products and information used by both public and private sector decision-makers. In other words, the program is geared toward research that leads to usable outputs that help communities, agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders anticipate earthquake impacts and reduce risk.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is listed under CFDA 15.807 (Earthquake Hazards Research Grants). The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning applicants are not required by the announcement data to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. The listing shows award ceiling and floor values as 0, which typically signals that specific award size ranges were not stated in the summary fields and would normally be clarified in the full announcement or determined based on proposal scope, available funds, and program priorities.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be provided in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2011, with a creation date of March 21, 2011. The original application closing date was May 17, 2011, and the current closing date is May 18, 2011, indicating the deadline was extended by one day. The archive date is June 16, 2011, which reflects when the opportunity moved out of active status for new submissions in the posting system.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically or who need assistance related to the announcement, the listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist (also referenced as the Contracting Officer), reachable by phone at 703-648-7366.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2012 Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). It invites proposals for research intended to reduce losses from earthquakes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G11AS20009.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program is this grant associated with?
This opportunity is under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).
What is the main purpose of the research supported by this program?
The program supports research aimed at reducing earthquake losses by improving understanding of how earthquakes occur, what effects they produce, and how that scientific knowledge can be translated into practical products and information for decision-makers in both the public and private sectors.
What types of outcomes does the program emphasize?
Based on the description provided, the program is geared toward research that leads to usable outputs. These outputs are intended to help communities, agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders anticipate earthquake impacts and reduce risk.
What category is this funding opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The listing is under CFDA 15.807, titled Earthquake Hazards Research Grants.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the announcement data. In other words, applicants are not required by the provided listing information to supply matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling and award floor values are listed as 0. This typically indicates that specific award size ranges were not stated in the summary fields and may be clarified in the full announcement or determined based on proposal scope, available funds, and program priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be included in the full announcement text.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2011.
What is the creation date shown for this opportunity?
The creation date is March 21, 2011.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 17, 2011.
What is the current application closing date?
The current closing date is May 18, 2011, indicating the deadline was extended by one day.
What does the archive date mean, and what is it for this opportunity?
The archive date reflects when the opportunity moved out of active status for new submissions in the posting system. The archive date shown is June 16, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for help with this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist (also referenced as the Contracting Officer).
How can applicants contact the point of contact?
Margaret Eastman can be reached by phone at 703-648-7366.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
If applicants cannot access the full announcement electronically or need assistance related to the announcement, they should contact the listed point of contact, Margaret Eastman, at 703-648-7366.
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