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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this grant opportunity?

This opportunity is the 2014 Earthquake Hazards Program grant opportunity.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is G13AS00029.

Which federal agency issued this funding announcement?

The announcement was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed as the Geological Survey (USGS) in the notice.

What program is this opportunity associated with?

It was issued under the National Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) and specifically relates to the Earthquake Hazards Program grant activity.

What is the main purpose of the Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) as described in the notice?

The central purpose described was to deliver earthquake loss-reduction products by advancing research on earthquake occurrence and earthquake effects, with an emphasis on practical, usable outcomes that help reduce losses from earthquakes.

Is this opportunity focused on basic research, applied research, or both?

Based on the notice language, the emphasis is on research that leads to practical, usable outcomes and loss-reduction products. The program was not framed as "research for research's sake" and instead prioritized outputs that can be used by decision makers to lessen earthquake impacts.

What kinds of outcomes or deliverables does the program appear to value?

The notice emphasizes "products" and actionable outputs. Examples described or implied include improved hazard models, datasets, methodologies, assessment approaches, mapping products, and other deliverables that can support planning, engineering, emergency management, insurance, and risk communication.

What types of research topics are included under "earthquake occurrence"?

The notice describes earthquake occurrence topics as including when and where earthquakes happen, how they rupture and propagate, and how strong shaking is produced and varies from place to place.

What types of hazards or effects are included under "earthquake effects"?

The notice describes earthquake effects as including ground failure or secondary hazards, and work that improves understanding of how earthquakes affect the built environment and natural systems. It also mentions damaging motions that structures experience and how local geologic conditions can amplify or alter shaking.

Who is expected to use the results of the funded work?

The notice indicates an intent to support decision making in both the public sector and private sector, with the goal of reducing impacts on people, buildings, infrastructure, and communities.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The opportunity was offered as a grant funding instrument.

What is the funding activity area/category listed for this opportunity?

The funding activity area is listed as Natural Resources.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number is 15.807, titled Earthquake Hazards Research Grants.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility was listed as unrestricted. The notice describes this as being open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.

Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean universities and nonprofits can apply?

The notice explains that unrestricted eligibility typically allows applications from a broad mix of organizations such as universities and nonprofits, along with private firms, state or local agencies, tribal governments, and other qualified entities, assuming they meet standard federal grant requirements and any program-specific criteria in the full solicitation.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2013.

When was the opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on April 15, 2013.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was June 6, 2013. The original and current closing dates were the same.

Is this funding opportunity still open?

No. The notice indicates an archive date of July 6, 2013, and the submission window closed after the June 6, 2013 deadline.

What does the archive date indicate?

The archive date (July 6, 2013) indicates the announcement was moved into an archived status after the submission period closed.

Were award minimum and maximum amounts provided?

In the provided source data, both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as 0. The notice suggests this can mean the specific funding ranges were not captured in the summary fields and may have been detailed elsewhere in the full announcement.

Who can I contact if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?

The notice provided a point of contact for access issues: Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.

What is the phone number for the opportunity contact?

The phone number listed for Margaret Eastman is 703-648-7366.

What kind of help was the contact expected to provide?

The contact channel was intended to help prospective applicants obtain the full opportunity text and navigate electronic access issues during the application period.