Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20000
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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 "2012 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 3, 2011 and posted on Nov 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $810,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 41 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2012 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program (NSDI CAP) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey to support practical, innovative projects that strengthen the national geospatial data ecosystem. The central aim of the program is to help build and improve the infrastructure, standards, and community practices needed so that digital geospatial data can be discovered more easily, accessed more reliably, shared more broadly, managed more effectively, and ultimately used with greater confidence across organizations and jurisdictions. In plain terms, NSDI CAP is designed to move geospatial information from being siloed and inconsistent to being findable, usable, and interoperable, so that governments, researchers, organizations, and the public can make better decisions based on trusted location-based data.
This opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20000, titled "2012 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program." The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the program's focus on advancing geospatial data capabilities, methods, and frameworks, not just producing a single dataset.
Funding for the program is modest per award but spread across many projects to encourage broad participation and experimentation. The estimated total program funding is $810,000, with an expected 41 awards. Individual award sizes range from a floor of $7,500 to a ceiling of $40,000, which signals that projects are expected to be targeted, achievable, and clearly scoped. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have additional funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is wide and includes a broad mix of public, private, nonprofit, and academic entities, as well as individuals. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other Native American tribal organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted limitation regarding institutions of higher education in the eligibility text), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and individuals. This wide eligibility reflects the reality that geospatial data infrastructure depends on many contributors, from local governments maintaining base layers, to universities developing tools and methods, to nonprofits and private organizations helping implement standards and access mechanisms.
Key timing details show that the opportunity was posted and created on November 3, 2011, and it closed on January 24, 2012, with an archive date of February 1, 2012. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.809, which corresponds to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program. Applicants seeking the full announcement and application package were directed to Grants.gov via the additional information link: http://www.grants.gov.
For support related to accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Laura Mahoney at the U.S. Geological Survey, reachable at 703-648-7344 or by email at lmahoney@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2012 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program (NSDI CAP)?
The 2012 NSDI CAP is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It supports practical, innovative projects that strengthen the national geospatial data ecosystem by improving the infrastructure, standards, and community practices that make geospatial data easier to discover, access, share, manage, and use with confidence across organizations and jurisdictions.
What is the main goal of NSDI CAP?
The central aim is to help move geospatial information away from being siloed and inconsistent and toward being findable, usable, and interoperable. In effect, the program focuses on building and improving the systems and practices that allow trusted location-based data to be used more reliably for decision-making by governments, researchers, organizations, and the public.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G12AS20000.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The official title is "2012 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program."
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," reflecting a focus on advancing geospatial data capabilities, methods, and frameworks (not just producing a single dataset).
How much total funding is available under this program?
The estimated total program funding is $810,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program expects to make 41 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from $7,500 (floor) to $40,000 (ceiling).
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What does the award size suggest about the scope of projects?
The stated award range suggests projects are expected to be targeted, achievable, and clearly scoped, with modest budgets spread across many projects to encourage broad participation and experimentation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, with a noted limitation regarding institutions of higher education in the eligibility text), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and individuals.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, with a noted limitation regarding institutions of higher education in the eligibility text.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other Native American tribal organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 3, 2011, and the closing date was January 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is February 1, 2012.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.809, which corresponds to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application package?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov via the additional information link: http://www.grants.gov.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Laura Mahoney at the U.S. Geological Survey.
What are the contact details for the listed support person?
Laura Mahoney can be reached by phone at 703-648-7344 or by email at lmahoney@usgs.gov.
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