Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20074
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- 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 Aug 6, 2012 and posted on Jul 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 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 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20074) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) program offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Californian CESU. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project’s performance (for example, coordination, technical collaboration, or shared planning) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction. The activity area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the relevant CFDA program number is 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
The project focus is centered on science data management. USGS Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) is seeking a partner organization that can deliver research, technical assistance, and educational support related to best practices in managing scientific data. In practical terms, this includes improving how data are organized, documented, preserved, shared, and reused, as well as providing guidance on tools and workflows that support those outcomes. The opportunity also highlights “emerging data management research models,” suggesting interest in newer approaches to data stewardship and data-driven science, such as evolving standards for metadata, reproducible workflows, data lifecycle planning, and methods for making data more interoperable and accessible across systems and users.
Funding is relatively small and targeted. The estimated total program funding is $25,000, with one expected award. The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $0, which usually indicates the agency did not specify formal minimum or maximum award amounts in the posting, even though an estimated total amount is provided. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Californian CESU Program. CESUs are partnership-based frameworks intended to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research and education entities that can provide research, technical assistance, and education services. This means the opportunity is not open to the general public or organizations outside the CESU partnership; only qualified Californian CESU partners can apply.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted on July 25, 2012, created on August 6, 2012, and had an original closing date of August 6, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of August 20, 2012. The archive date is September 5, 2012, meaning it was no longer active after that point. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Faith Graves, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is G12AS20074.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Is this opportunity associated with the CESU network?
Yes. It is offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Californian CESU.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project’s performance. Examples noted include coordination, technical collaboration, or shared planning, rather than a hands-off grant with minimal interaction.
What is the activity area for this funding opportunity?
The activity area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focus is centered on science data management, including research, technical assistance, and educational support related to best practices in managing scientific data.
What kinds of data management activities are included in the scope?
Based on the description, the scope includes improving how scientific data are organized, documented, preserved, shared, and reused, as well as providing guidance on tools and workflows that support these outcomes.
Does the opportunity mention any specific themes or approaches in data management?
Yes. It highlights interest in "emerging data management research models," including newer approaches to data stewardship and data-driven science such as evolving metadata standards, reproducible workflows, data lifecycle planning, and methods for improving interoperability and accessibility across systems and users.
Who within USGS is seeking a partner for this work?
USGS Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) is seeking a partner organization for this effort.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total program funding is $25,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
One award is expected.
Is there a stated minimum or maximum award amount?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates no formal minimum or maximum award amounts were specified in the posting, even though an estimated total funding amount is provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Californian CESU Program.
Can organizations outside the CESU partnership apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to the general public or organizations outside the CESU partnership. Only qualified Californian CESU partners can apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 25, 2012.
When was the announcement created?
The notice indicates it was created on August 6, 2012.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 6, 2012.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to August 20, 2012.
When was the archive date, and what does that imply?
The archive date is September 5, 2012. This indicates the opportunity was no longer active after that point.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Faith Graves, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Does the announcement identify the support types being sought from the partner organization?
Yes. It specifies research, technical assistance, and educational support related to best practices in managing scientific data.
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