Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0263
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0263
- 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 "California Water Science Center, Sacramento, CA" 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 Jun 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 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 $10,000,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior, specifically associated with the California Water Science Center in Sacramento, California. The opportunity is identified by the title "California Water Science Center, Sacramento, CA" and the funding opportunity number USGS 16 FA 0263. It was posted on June 14, 2016, created the same day, and had a single application deadline set for June 28, 2016.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant. The listing is explicitly labeled "Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement," indicating that the recipient selection was not intended to be made through an open, competitive process. In practice, non-competitive cooperative agreements are often used when there is a specific project need, an identified partner, unique qualifications, continuity of ongoing work, or another justification that supports directing the award without full competition.
The opportunity falls under the broad funding activity category "Other," with a note that further clarification would normally be provided in the original posting text field that explains what "Other" means in this context. The associated CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS programs related to U.S. Geological Survey research and data activities. While the brief excerpt does not describe the technical scope, the involvement of a Water Science Center generally signals work tied to water resources science, such as hydrologic monitoring, water quality studies, data collection and interpretation, modeling, or related applied research that supports water management and decision-making.
In terms of funding scale, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $10,000,000 and anticipates a single award. That combination suggests a potentially large, centralized project or program effort rather than multiple smaller awards. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details normally provided elsewhere in the full announcement. This usually means eligibility may be restricted to a particular type of organization, a specific partner, or an entity that meets defined criteria not captured by the standard eligibility categories.
Overall, the announcement describes a time-limited, single-award, non-competitive cooperative agreement administered by DOI-USGS, connected to the California Water Science Center, with a maximum potential funding amount of up to $10 million and a closing date of June 28, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "California Water Science Center, Sacramento, CA."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS 16 FA 0263.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior (DOI).
Which USGS office is this opportunity associated with?
It is specifically associated with the California Water Science Center in Sacramento, California.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The listing is explicitly labeled as a "Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement," meaning the recipient selection was not intended to be made through an open, competitive process.
Why would an award be non-competitive?
Based on the posting description, non-competitive cooperative agreements are often used when there is a specific project need, an identified partner, unique qualifications, continuity of ongoing work, or another justification that supports directing the award without full competition.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the broad funding activity category "Other."
Does the posting explain what "Other" means for the activity category?
The excerpt notes that clarification would normally be provided in the original posting text field explaining what "Other" means in this context, but that detail is not included in the information provided here.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
What does CFDA 15.808 correspond to?
CFDA 15.808 corresponds to USGS programs related to U.S. Geological Survey research and data activities.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 14, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on June 14, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The posting had a single application deadline of June 28, 2016.
How many application deadlines were listed?
Only one deadline was listed: June 28, 2016.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $10,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What does it suggest when there is a single award with a large ceiling amount?
The combination of a single anticipated award and an award ceiling of up to $10 million suggests a potentially large, centralized project or program effort rather than multiple smaller awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others."
What does "Others" mean for eligibility?
The excerpt indicates that additional eligibility details would normally be provided elsewhere in the full announcement. In practice, "Others" often means eligibility may be restricted to a particular type of organization, a specific partner, or an entity that meets defined criteria not captured by standard eligibility categories.
Is the technical scope of work described in the information provided?
No. The excerpt does not describe the technical scope in detail.
What kinds of projects are commonly associated with a USGS Water Science Center?
While the specific scope is not provided, the involvement of a Water Science Center generally signals work tied to water resources science, such as hydrologic monitoring, water quality studies, data collection and interpretation, modeling, or related applied research that supports water management and decision-making.
Where is the administering or associated center located?
The opportunity is associated with the California Water Science Center in Sacramento, California.
What is the overall summary of this opportunity?
It is a time-limited, single-award, discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement administered by DOI-USGS, associated with the California Water Science Center, with a maximum potential funding amount of up to $10 million and a closing date of June 28, 2016.
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