Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0216
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0216
- 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 "Bedding Geometry and Depositional Conditions in Gale Crater and the Medusae Fossae Formation" 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 20, 2016 and posted on May 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Bedding Geometry and Depositional Conditions in Gale Crater and the Medusae Fossae Formation" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0216) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior (listed as DOI-USGS1). It is issued as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, meaning it is not structured as an open, competitive solicitation among many applicants. Instead, it is designed for a specific project purpose and typically supports collaboration where the USGS expects to be substantially involved in the work (which is a common hallmark of cooperative agreements versus standard grants).
The scientific focus, as indicated by the title, is on analyzing bedding geometry and interpreting depositional conditions in two major Martian settings: Gale Crater and the Medusae Fossae Formation. In practical terms, this suggests work related to sedimentary layer shapes, orientations, thickness patterns, and stratigraphic relationships, with the goal of reconstructing how sediments were deposited and modified over time. Gale Crater is well known as the landing site of the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity, and it contains Mount Sharp (Aeolis Mons), a layered mound that preserves a long record of environmental change. The Medusae Fossae Formation is a large, enigmatic deposit near the Martian equator often discussed in terms of extensive layered materials that may have formed through volcanic, aeolian, or other depositional processes. A project under this topic would commonly involve remote sensing and geologic interpretation, potentially using orbital imagery and topography products, to assess sedimentary structures and infer past environmental conditions such as wind-driven deposition, water-lain sediments, volcanic ash accumulation, or subsequent erosion and diagenesis.
Administratively, the opportunity lists the funding instrument type as a cooperative agreement and places the activity category under "Other" (with the note to see the opportunity text for clarification, though the provided excerpt does not include that explanation). The CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and data-related assistance programs. The eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating that the intended recipient must be a qualifying public university or similar state institution rather than a private university, nonprofit, or company.
The award parameters indicate a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $30,000, so the total funding for the effort is capped at thirty thousand dollars and is intended to support one project or one institution. The posting and creation dates are both May 20, 2016, and the closing date is June 03, 2016 (with both the original and current closing dates matching), giving a relatively short application window of about two weeks. Overall, this announcement represents a small, targeted research collaboration opportunity centered on Martian sedimentology and stratigraphy, offered through a non-competitive cooperative agreement mechanism to an eligible public or state-controlled higher education institution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bedding Geometry and Depositional Conditions in Gale Crater and the Medusae Fossae Formation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0216.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior (listed as DOI-USGS1).
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. It is described as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, meaning it is not structured as an open, competitive solicitation among many applicants.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply about USGS involvement?
This mechanism is typically used when the USGS expects to be substantially involved in the work, reflecting a collaborative approach rather than a standard grant with minimal federal involvement.
What scientific topic does the project focus on?
The project focuses on bedding geometry and interpreting depositional conditions in two Martian settings: Gale Crater and the Medusae Fossae Formation.
What does "bedding geometry" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, bedding geometry refers to the shapes and arrangements of sedimentary layers, including their orientations, thickness patterns, and stratigraphic relationships, used to help interpret how deposits formed and changed over time.
What kinds of depositional conditions are implied by the description?
The description points to reconstructing possible past environments and processes such as wind-driven deposition, water-lain sediments, volcanic ash accumulation, and later modification through erosion or diagenesis.
Why is Gale Crater relevant to this research topic?
Gale Crater is noted as the landing site of the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity and contains Mount Sharp (Aeolis Mons), a layered mound that preserves a long record of environmental change.
What is the Medusae Fossae Formation and why is it included?
The Medusae Fossae Formation is described as a large deposit near the Martian equator that is often discussed as extensive layered material potentially formed by volcanic, aeolian, or other depositional processes.
What methods or approaches are suggested by the opportunity description?
The description suggests remote sensing and geologic interpretation, potentially using orbital imagery and topography products to assess sedimentary structures and infer past environmental conditions.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other" (with a note indicating the opportunity text would clarify, though that clarification is not included in the provided excerpt).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and data-related assistance programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private universities, nonprofits, or companies eligible?
Not based on the provided eligibility statement. The excerpt specifies eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity indicates one expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $30,000, meaning the total funding is capped at thirty thousand dollars.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is May 20, 2016 (the creation date is also May 20, 2016).
What is the application deadline?
The closing date is June 03, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date of May 20, 2016 and the closing date of June 03, 2016, the application window is about two weeks.
What is the overall purpose of this announcement?
It is described as a small, targeted research collaboration opportunity centered on Martian sedimentology and stratigraphy, offered through a non-competitive cooperative agreement mechanism to an eligible public or state-controlled higher education institution.
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