Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0172
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0172
- The DOI-USGS1 in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2016- 2019 USGS / Planetary Science Institute" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2016 and posted on May 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $47,158.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "2016-2019 USGS / Planetary Science Institute" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0172) is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the funding agency expects to have substantial involvement in the supported work compared with a standard grant. The listing describes the opportunity as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, indicating it was not intended to be competed openly among multiple applicants; instead, it likely reflects a planned or directed agreement with a specific partner organization, in this case associated with the Planetary Science Institute.
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," with a note indicating that additional clarification would normally be found in an "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" field. In practical terms, this usually means the work does not fall neatly into standard categories like basic research, education, or infrastructure, and may involve specialized scientific, technical, or programmatic support activities. The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which is a catalog identifier used to group federal assistance programs and helps applicants and auditors track the program area under which the funding is issued.
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with the expectation that details would be provided in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" field. Combined with the non-competitive nature of the award, this suggests eligibility may have been restricted or tailored to a specific organization type, partner, or entity identified by USGS for this cooperative effort, rather than being broadly available to universities, nonprofits, or the general public.
The opportunity had an original and current closing date of May 27, 2016, and it was both created and posted on May 13, 2016, reflecting a short window typical of announcements that document a directed, non-competitive action rather than a wide solicitation. The anticipated award information indicates an expected number of awards of 1, with an award ceiling of $47,158, implying the total federal funding for the agreement was capped at that amount. The title suggests a multi-year scope spanning 2016 through 2019, but the provided record only specifies the ceiling amount and does not break out annual budgets, periods of performance, or milestones. Overall, the entry describes a single, small-dollar, non-competitive cooperative agreement issued by USGS, associated with the Planetary Science Institute, and categorized under CFDA 15.808.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "2016-2019 USGS / Planetary Science Institute."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0172.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS).
What type of federal assistance instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The listing describes the award as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement generally means the funding agency expects to have substantial involvement in the supported work compared with a standard grant.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. It is described as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, indicating it was not intended to be competed openly among multiple applicants.
If it is non-competitive, who is it associated with?
The listing indicates it likely reflects a planned or directed agreement with a specific partner organization, associated with the Planetary Science Institute.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other."
What does the "Other" funding activity category mean here?
Based on the description provided, "Other" often indicates the work does not fit neatly into standard categories like basic research, education, or infrastructure, and may involve specialized scientific, technical, or programmatic support activities. The listing also notes that clarification would normally be provided in an "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" field.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
What is the purpose of the CFDA number?
As described, the CFDA number is a catalog identifier used to group federal assistance programs and helps applicants and auditors track the program area under which the funding is issued.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others."
What does "Others" mean for eligibility?
The listing indicates that additional eligibility details would typically be included in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" field. Combined with the non-competitive nature of the award, the description suggests eligibility may have been restricted or tailored to a specific organization type, partner, or entity identified by USGS for this cooperative effort, rather than being broadly available.
What were the posting and closing dates?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 13, 2016. The original closing date and the current closing date are both May 27, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (May 13, 2016) and the closing date (May 27, 2016), the listing reflects a short window.
How many awards were expected?
The anticipated number of awards is 1.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the award?
The award ceiling is $47,158, indicating the total federal funding for the agreement was capped at that amount.
Is the $47,158 amount an annual budget or total funding?
The record describes the award ceiling as $47,158 and presents it as the cap on total federal funding for the agreement. The listing does not provide an annual breakdown.
The title says "2016-2019." Does the listing provide a detailed multi-year budget or milestones?
No. While the title suggests a multi-year scope spanning 2016 through 2019, the provided record does not break out annual budgets, periods of performance, or milestones.
What does "discretionary funding announcement" indicate?
It indicates the award is issued under a discretionary funding announcement by DOI-USGS, as stated in the listing.
What overall picture does this listing paint about the opportunity?
Overall, the entry describes a single, small-dollar, non-competitive cooperative agreement issued by USGS, associated with the Planetary Science Institute, categorized under CFDA 15.808, with an award ceiling of $47,158 and a closing date of May 27, 2016.
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