Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0511
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0511
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conflating Alaska Hydrography Updates" 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 Sep 4, 2015 and posted on Sep 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 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 $89,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $89,000.00 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 Conflating Alaska Hydrography Updates opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0511) was a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey cooperative agreement in the natural resources category, focused on improving and maintaining Alaska's hydrographic mapping data. The core purpose was to update the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) for Alaska by "conflating" hydrography information across 22 Hydrologic Unit Code 8 (HUC8) subbasins. In practical terms, conflation is the process of aligning and integrating hydrographic features (such as streams, rivers, and related water features) from different sources so the final dataset is more accurate, consistent, and usable for mapping, analysis, and decision-making. The work was to be carried out through the University of Alaska Anchorage, specifically the Alaska Natural Heritage Program, reflecting a collaboration model where a federal science agency partners with a state higher-education institution to deliver a data update that supports broad public and governmental use.
Beyond the technical data update, the award also emphasized ongoing program support for the Alaska Hydrography Database (AK Hydro). A specific component of the project funding was dedicated to project management and operational continuity by supporting salary and benefits for two key roles: the AK Hydro Coordinator and the Database Administrator. This signals that the grant was not only about producing updated hydrography layers for a one-time deliverable, but also about ensuring the infrastructure and staffing needed to manage, curate, and maintain Alaska hydrography data over time, which is essential for keeping statewide datasets current and reliable.
Financially, the opportunity was relatively targeted and fully defined: the estimated total funding was $89,000, with an award ceiling of $89,000 and an award floor of $89,000, indicating an expectation of a single award at a fixed amount (Expected Awards: 1). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to provide additional non-federal funds to meet the project budget. The associated CFDA number was 15.808, listed as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection, aligning the project with USGS research, data development, and data stewardship activities.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which matches the stated intent to make the cooperative agreement with the University of Alaska Anchorage. The posting and timing details show it was announced on September 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 18, 2015, and archived on October 18, 2015, reflecting a short application window consistent with a focused, partner-specific cooperative agreement.
For administrative and access questions, the contact listed was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7382, with a note indicating assistance would be provided if there were difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Conflating Alaska Hydrography Updates (USGS 15 FA 0511)
What is the "Conflating Alaska Hydrography Updates" opportunity?
It was a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement in the natural resources category focused on improving and maintaining Alaska's hydrographic mapping data by updating the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) for Alaska.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USGS 15 FA 0511.
What was the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to update the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) for Alaska by conflating hydrography information across 22 Hydrologic Unit Code 8 (HUC8) subbasins, improving accuracy and consistency for mapping, analysis, and decision-making.
What does "conflation" mean in this project?
In practical terms, conflation is the process of aligning and integrating hydrographic features from different sources so the final dataset is more accurate, consistent, and usable. Hydrographic features can include streams, rivers, and related water features.
What geographic scope did the work cover?
The work covered Alaska and specifically targeted 22 HUC8 (Hydrologic Unit Code 8) subbasins for the NHD update effort.
Which dataset was being updated?
The project focused on updating the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) for Alaska.
What is the expected benefit of updating the hydrography data?
The update was intended to produce hydrography data that is more accurate, consistent, and usable for mapping, analysis, and decision-making, supporting broad public and governmental use.
Who was expected to carry out the work?
The work was to be carried out through the University of Alaska Anchorage, specifically the Alaska Natural Heritage Program.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The opportunity was a USGS cooperative agreement.
How does this opportunity reflect a collaboration model?
It reflects a partnership model where a federal science agency (USGS) partners with a state higher-education institution (University of Alaska Anchorage) to deliver a data update intended for broad use.
Was the award only about a one-time data update?
No. Beyond the technical updates, the award emphasized ongoing program support for the Alaska Hydrography Database (AK Hydro), including project management and operational continuity.
What is "AK Hydro" in the context of this opportunity?
AK Hydro refers to the Alaska Hydrography Database. The award included support aimed at helping manage, curate, and maintain Alaska hydrography data over time.
Did the funding support staffing or operations?
Yes. A specific component of project funding was dedicated to supporting salary and benefits for two roles: the AK Hydro Coordinator and the Database Administrator, signaling a focus on operational continuity and long-term data stewardship.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $89,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $89,000 and the award floor was $89,000, indicating a fixed award amount.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected (Expected Awards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to provide additional non-federal funds to meet the project budget.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 15.808, listed as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
What does the CFDA listing indicate about the nature of the work?
It aligns the project with USGS research, data development, and data stewardship activities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was announced on September 4, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 18, 2015.
Was the opportunity archived?
Yes. It was archived on October 18, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (September 4, 2015) and closing date (September 18, 2015), the application window was short and consistent with a focused, partner-specific cooperative agreement.
Who was the listed point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The contact listed was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Desiree Santa could be reached by phone at 703-648-7382.
What kind of help was available if someone could not access the announcement electronically?
The contact information included a note indicating that assistance would be provided if there were difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
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