Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0177
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0177
- 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 "Combining Sample Analysis and Numerical Modeling to Reconstruct the Origin and Evolution of Flynn Creek Crater, Tennessee" 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 19, 2016 and posted on May 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 02, 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 $43,000.00 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:
This opportunity is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement for a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement focused on research at the Flynn Creek Crater in Tennessee. The project theme, as stated in the title, centers on combining laboratory-based sample analysis with numerical modeling to reconstruct both the origin of the crater and how it evolved over time. In practical terms, the work implied by the title would integrate physical evidence preserved in rock and sediment samples (for example, petrographic, geochemical, or shock-metamorphic indicators typically examined in impact-structure studies) with computational simulations that test scenarios for crater formation and subsequent geologic modification. The intended outcome is a more complete reconstruction of the crater-forming process and the sequence of changes that shaped the structure after formation, using observations from real materials to inform and validate model results.
The award is identified as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement during the project period. That involvement can include collaboration on research design, coordination of data collection or interpretation, shared technical expertise, and ongoing communication that makes the federal agency more of an active partner than a passive funder. The notice explicitly states it is non-competitive, meaning the agency planned to make the award without an open competition among multiple applicants, typically because the work is tied to a specific partner, unique capability, ongoing collaboration, or a narrowly defined need.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so the applicant pool is essentially state universities and similar public higher-education entities. The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.808, which corresponds to a USGS assistance program area. The activity category is labeled "Other" with a note that clarification would normally appear in an "Explanation of Other Category" field, signaling that the research does not fit neatly into a single standard activity bucket and may be interdisciplinary, combining field geology, laboratory analysis, and computational geoscience methods.
Administratively, the opportunity is titled "Combining Sample Analysis and Numerical Modeling to Reconstruct the Origin and Evolution of Flynn Creek Crater, Tennessee" and carries the funding opportunity number USGS 16 FA 0177. It was created and posted on May 19, 2016, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2016, indicating a short window between posting and deadline. The anticipated award profile is one expected award, with an award ceiling of $43,000, suggesting a small, targeted research effort rather than a large multi-year program. Overall, the notice describes a focused USGS-supported collaborative research project intended to improve scientific understanding of the Flynn Creek impact structure by integrating empirical sample-based evidence with numerical simulations to produce a defensible reconstruction of crater formation and later geologic evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Combining Sample Analysis and Numerical Modeling to Reconstruct the Origin and Evolution of Flynn Creek Crater, Tennessee."
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This announcement is for a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expects substantial involvement during the project period. That involvement can include collaboration on research design, coordination of data collection or interpretation, shared technical expertise, and ongoing communication where the agency acts as an active research partner rather than only a funder.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice states the opportunity is non-competitive, meaning the agency planned to make the award without an open competition among multiple applicants.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The anticipated award profile indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $43,000.
What research site or geologic feature is the project focused on?
The project focuses on the Flynn Creek Crater in Tennessee.
What is the main scientific goal of the project?
The goal is to reconstruct both the origin of the Flynn Creek Crater and how it evolved over time by combining laboratory-based sample analysis with numerical modeling.
What kinds of work are implied by the project title?
The work implied includes integrating physical evidence preserved in rock and sediment samples with computational simulations that test scenarios for crater formation and subsequent geologic modification.
What types of sample analyses are suggested by the description?
The description points to laboratory-based analysis of rock and sediment samples, including examples such as petrographic, geochemical, or shock-metamorphic indicators typically examined in impact-structure studies.
How does numerical modeling fit into the project?
Numerical modeling is intended to simulate and test scenarios for how the crater formed and how it changed afterward. Observations from real samples are used to inform and validate the model results.
What is the intended outcome or deliverable described in the notice?
The intended outcome is a more complete reconstruction of the crater-forming process and the sequence of geologic changes that shaped the structure after formation, using empirical sample evidence together with numerical simulations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as state universities and similar public higher-education entities.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 15.808.
What is the activity category for this announcement?
The activity category is labeled "Other," with a note that clarification would normally appear in an "Explanation of Other Category" field.
What does the "Other" activity category suggest about the project?
Based on the description, it suggests the work may be interdisciplinary and may combine field geology, laboratory analysis, and computational geoscience methods rather than fitting into a single standard category.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS 16 FA 0177.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 19, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is June 2, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (May 19, 2016) and closing date (June 2, 2016), the notice indicates a short window between posting and deadline.
Is this described as a large program or a targeted project?
The award ceiling of $43,000 and the plan for a single award suggest a small, targeted research effort rather than a large multi-year program.
Why might USGS use a non-competitive approach for this award?
The notice indicates it is non-competitive, which is typically done when the work is tied to a specific partner, a unique capability, an ongoing collaboration, or a narrowly defined need.
What role is USGS expected to play during the project?
USGS is expected to be substantially involved, which can include collaboration on research design, coordination of data collection or interpretation, sharing technical expertise, and maintaining ongoing communication throughout the project period.
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