Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AC00106
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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A Comparative Study on Effects of Land Change and Climate Change on Carbon Balance in Ecosystems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2015 and posted on Aug 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $74,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $74,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "A Comparative Study on Effects of Land Change and Climate Change on Carbon Balance in Ecosystems" (Funding Opportunity Number G14AC00106), is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement focused on natural resources research tied to land carbon and climate change. The core purpose is to support work that compares how changes in land use or land cover and changes in climate influence the carbon balance of ecosystems. In practice, that kind of study usually centers on how ecosystems store and release carbon over time, including factors that affect carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas fluxes, with an emphasis on teasing apart the relative or combined impacts of land change versus climate-driven change.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project. That involvement can include collaborative planning, coordination on methods and data, participation in technical reviews, or alignment with broader USGS land carbon or climate-related research needs. The funding activity is listed under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), reinforcing that this is research and data-oriented support rather than construction or service delivery.
Financially, the opportunity is very targeted: the expected number of awards is one, and the total estimated funding is $74,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $74,000. That setup typically signals a single, fixed-budget project rather than a range of possible award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education. This restriction narrows the field to qualifying nonprofits outside the university category, such as research-focused nonprofits, conservation organizations with research capacity, or other mission-driven entities capable of conducting technical ecosystem carbon analyses and comparative studies.
Timing-wise, the announcement was posted and created on August 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2015, indicating a very short application window (about six days). The archive date is September 13, 2015, meaning it is no longer an active opportunity and is retained for recordkeeping and reference.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist at USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7382 or by email at dsanta@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "A Comparative Study on Effects of Land Change and Climate Change on Carbon Balance in Ecosystems."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G14AC00106.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to support research that compares how land use/land cover change and climate change influence the carbon balance of ecosystems.
What does "carbon balance in ecosystems" refer to in this context?
It refers to how ecosystems store and release carbon over time, including carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas fluxes, and how those are affected by land change versus climate-driven change.
What kinds of impacts is the study expected to compare?
The study is expected to compare the relative and/or combined impacts of (1) changes in land use or land cover and (2) changes in climate on ecosystem carbon balance.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project. The announcement notes involvement may include collaborative planning, coordination on methods and data, participation in technical reviews, and/or alignment with broader USGS land carbon or climate-related research needs.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity is listed under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
How many awards were expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $74,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $74,000 and the award ceiling is $74,000.
Does the funding structure suggest a fixed budget?
Yes. Since the floor and ceiling are both $74,000 and only one award was expected, it indicates a single, fixed-budget project rather than awards of varying sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded under the eligibility restriction stated.
What types of organizations does this eligibility category include?
It includes qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits outside the university category, such as research-focused nonprofits or conservation organizations with research capacity, as long as they can conduct technical ecosystem carbon analyses and comparative studies.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on August 8, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 14, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 8, 2015) and closing date (August 14, 2015), the application window was about six days.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is September 13, 2015, and it is no longer an active opportunity.
What does the archive date mean here?
It indicates the opportunity has been retained for recordkeeping and reference rather than remaining open for applications.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions at the time?
The listed contact was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist at USGS.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
By phone at 703-648-7382 or by email at dsanta@usgs.gov.
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