Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20010
Apply for G11AS20010
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU" 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 Feb 8, 2011 and posted on Feb 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20010, was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant competition issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Californian CESU. It used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the work as it was carried out (for example, collaboration on scope, coordination on deliverables, or technical engagement during the project period), rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final report. The activity category was listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting that the supported work was intended to generate applied research outputs rather than routine services.
The purpose of the funding was to support research efforts tied to two major federal geospatial initiatives: The National Map and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). In practical terms, that points to projects focused on improving, integrating, validating, or otherwise advancing the datasets, standards, tools, workflows, or partnerships that underpin national geospatial mapping and data sharing. The National Map is USGSs core set of publicly available base geospatial data layers and related products, while the NSDI is the broader framework that promotes consistent geospatial data standards, coordination, and access across federal, state, local, tribal, academic, and private partners. Research under this opportunity would therefore be expected to strengthen how geospatial data is produced, managed, shared, or used, with an emphasis on interoperability and national-scale utility.
The estimated total funding for the announcement was $120,000, with an expected number of awards of 1, indicating a single project (or a single selected proposal) was anticipated. The notice listed an award ceiling and floor of $0, which generally signals that the announcement did not formally specify minimum or maximum award sizes in the posted fields, even though the overall funding estimate was provided. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was restricted to partners of the Californian CESU Program. CESUs are formal networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education. For this opportunity, only organizations that were already participating partners within the Californian CESU were eligible to apply, which effectively narrows competition to a defined consortium rather than the general public. The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which is used for federal assistance tracking and categorization.
Key dates show that the opportunity moved quickly. It was posted and created on February 8, 2011. The original closing date was February 11, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of February 18, 2011. The opportunity was archived on April 1, 2011. This short application window suggests the funding may have been intended for a targeted need, a time-sensitive project, or a partner-ready effort where eligible applicants were already positioned to respond quickly.
The issuing agency was the Geological Survey (USGS). The listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information link for the full announcement and instructions. For support accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact provided was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable at 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.
Funding Opportunity FAQs (G11AS20010)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G11AS20010.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency was the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed as the Geological Survey.
What type of funding instrument was used?
This opportunity used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the USGS expected substantial involvement during the project period. Examples mentioned include collaboration on the scope, coordination on deliverables, and technical engagement while the work is being carried out, rather than only providing funds and receiving a final report.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What was the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to support research efforts tied to two federal geospatial initiatives: The National Map and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
What kinds of projects were this opportunity aiming to support?
Based on the description, projects would be expected to improve, integrate, validate, or otherwise advance datasets, standards, tools, workflows, or partnerships that support national geospatial mapping and data sharing. The emphasis described includes interoperability and national-scale utility.
What is The National Map in this context?
The National Map was described as the USGS core set of publicly available base geospatial data layers and related products.
What is the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)?
The NSDI was described as a broader framework promoting consistent geospatial data standards, coordination, and access across partners including federal, state, local, tribal, academic, and private organizations.
Was this opportunity intended for routine services or research outputs?
The description indicates the supported work was intended to generate applied research outputs rather than routine services.
What was the estimated total funding available under this announcement?
The estimated total funding for the announcement was $120,000.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was 1, meaning a single project or a single selected proposal was anticipated.
Was there a stated minimum or maximum award amount?
The notice listed an award ceiling and award floor of $0. This generally indicates that minimum or maximum award sizes were not formally specified in the posted fields, even though an overall funding estimate was provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to partners of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is a CESU and why does it matter for eligibility?
CESUs were described as formal networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education. For this opportunity, only organizations that were already participating partners within the Californian CESU were eligible, narrowing competition to that consortium rather than the general public.
What program identifier (CFDA) was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.808, labeled as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on February 8, 2011.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was February 11, 2011, and it was later extended to a current closing date of February 18, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 1, 2011.
What does the short application window suggest?
The information provided notes that the short window suggests the funding may have been intended for a targeted need, a time-sensitive project, or a partner-ready effort where eligible applicants were already positioned to respond quickly.
Where was the full announcement and application guidance referenced?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information link for the full announcement and instructions.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist.
What contact details were provided?
Phone: 703-648-7356
Email: fgraves@usgs.gov
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