Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20015
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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2012 National Geological Geophysical Data Preservation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.814 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2012 and posted on Mar 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2012 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is a discretionary grant program focused on preserving important geological and geophysical information that might otherwise be lost, damaged, or become inaccessible over time. The program was authorized under Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58), reflecting a federal interest in safeguarding subsurface and earth-science records that support resource management, hazard assessment, environmental protection, and long-term scientific research.
At its core, the NGGDPP is built around three main objectives set by the authorizing law. First, it supports efforts to archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data and materials, including items such as maps, well logs, and physical samples. These resources are often stored in formats or facilities that degrade over time, so the program is aimed at stabilizing, organizing, and preserving them so they remain usable. Second, the program emphasizes creating and maintaining a national catalog of archived materials, meaning the goal is not only to store data but also to make it discoverable through standardized cataloging so researchers, agencies, and other stakeholders can locate what exists and where it is held. Third, the program provides technical guidance and financial assistance connected to these archival activities, helping eligible entities improve preservation practices, data management, and public accessibility.
This specific funding announcement is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20015, titled "2012 National Geological Geophysical Data Preservation Program." The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed under natural resources (CFDA 15.814). The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project costs as part of the award structure. The announcement does not specify a set award floor or ceiling in the provided details (both are listed as 0), which typically indicates that award sizes may vary and that applicants should rely on the full announcement or program guidance for expectations about funding levels and project scope.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments, indicating that the program is intended to strengthen statewide geological surveys or comparable state-level repositories responsible for managing geological and geophysical records. The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey. Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of March 13, 2012, with an original closing date of April 26, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of May 21, 2012. The archive date is listed as May 26, 2012, indicating when the opportunity was formally archived in the listing system.
Applicants and interested parties are directed to consult the NGGDPP implementation plan and related program details through the USGS data preservation website at http://datapreservation.usgs.gov/. For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7366.
FAQs: 2012 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) - USGS
What is the 2012 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP)?
The NGGDPP is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that supports the preservation of significant geological and geophysical information that could otherwise be lost, damaged, or become inaccessible over time.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this grant opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G12AS20015.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The official title is "2012 National Geological Geophysical Data Preservation Program."
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under natural resources with CFDA 15.814.
What is the main purpose of the NGGDPP?
The program is designed to safeguard important subsurface and earth-science records that support resource management, hazard assessment, environmental protection, and long-term scientific research.
What law authorizes the NGGDPP?
The program was authorized under Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58).
What are the three main objectives of the NGGDPP?
The authorizing law describes three core objectives: (1) supporting efforts to archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data and materials; (2) creating and maintaining a national catalog of archived materials so they are discoverable; and (3) providing technical guidance and financial assistance related to archival activities, preservation practices, data management, and public accessibility.
What kinds of data and materials does the program aim to preserve?
The program supports preservation of geologic, geophysical, and engineering data and materials, including examples such as maps, well logs, and physical samples.
Why does the program emphasize preservation and stabilization of records?
Many of these resources are stored in formats or facilities that can degrade over time. The program focuses on stabilizing, organizing, and preserving records so they remain usable and accessible.
What does it mean that the program supports a national catalog?
In addition to storing data, the program emphasizes standardized cataloging to make archived materials discoverable, so researchers, agencies, and other stakeholders can locate what exists and where it is held.
Does this funding opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs as part of the award structure.
Is there a minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
No specific minimum or maximum award amount is provided in the details shown (both are listed as 0). This typically indicates award sizes may vary, and applicants should consult the full announcement or program guidance for expected funding levels and project scope.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, indicating the program is intended to strengthen statewide geological surveys or comparable state-level repositories managing geological and geophysical records.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date is March 13, 2012.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was April 26, 2012.
What is the extended (current) closing date?
The current closing date is May 21, 2012.
What is the archive date for the opportunity listing?
The archive date is May 26, 2012.
Where can applicants find the NGGDPP implementation plan and program details?
Applicants are directed to consult the NGGDPP implementation plan and related details on the USGS data preservation website: http://datapreservation.usgs.gov/.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist.
What is the phone number for the point of contact?
Margaret Eastman can be reached at 703-648-7366.
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