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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, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.817 National Geospatial Program Building The National Map.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2014 and posted on Mar 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 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 Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00047) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Program (NGP) cooperative agreement offered through the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The core purpose was to fund a single CESU partner to carry out applied research that would help shape the "next generation" of US Topo products under The National Map (TNM). US Topo is the USGS topographic map series, and in FY14 the program identified modernizing and evolving US Topo as a Priority 1 task. USGS noted it had already invested substantially in multi-scale cartographic design principles within the TNM framework, and it wanted research results that could directly inform decisions about where US Topo should go next in terms of products, services, and operational direction.
The work sought focused on multi-scale cartographic representation and map product application. In practical terms, that means studying how geographic information should be designed, generalized, symbolized, and presented across different map scales so the resulting maps remain readable and useful whether viewed digitally, printed, or delivered through other formats. The research was expected to produce recommendations that would be central to defining future program possibilities, not just academic findings. The selected partner needed to have clearly aligned research interests and the technical capability to address a range of connected topics tied to US Topo modernization, including development of the US Topo map series itself, evaluation of map product format options (for example, what kinds of files or digital products best serve users), exploration of map delivery options (such as download services or other distribution approaches), and enterprise-level data management strategies (how the underlying datasets are managed, updated, versioned, and made operationally sustainable). The announcement also left room for additional related research topics, as long as they supported the goal of guiding the next generation of US Topo.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning USGS anticipated substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than issuing a simple, hands-off grant. The activity category was listed as science and technology and other research and development. The total estimated funding amount was $40,000, with one expected award and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing referenced was 15.817 (National Geospatial Program - Building The National Map). Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU; the listing described eligible applicants generally as "Others" but clarified that only Chesapeake Watershed CESU partners could apply under this CESU-issued opportunity.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted and created on March 20, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 28, 2014, and it was archived on June 20, 2014. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). The public posting referenced Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Funding Opportunity G14AS00047 (USGS NGP / Chesapeake Watershed CESU) FAQs
What is Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00047?
G14AS00047 was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Program (NGP) discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement through the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It was designed to fund applied research to help shape the "next generation" of US Topo products under The National Map (TNM).
What was the main goal of this opportunity?
The core purpose was to support applied research with practical recommendations that could directly inform USGS decisions about where US Topo should go next in terms of products, services, and operational direction. The intent was not just academic output, but results that could guide future program possibilities for US Topo modernization.
Which USGS program and initiative did this support?
This opportunity supported the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP) and its work under The National Map (TNM), specifically focusing on the US Topo topographic map series. In FY14, modernizing and evolving US Topo was identified as a Priority 1 task.
What is US Topo in the context of this grant?
US Topo refers to the USGS topographic map series produced under The National Map. This funding opportunity focused on research to guide the future evolution of those map products.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The award was issued as a cooperative agreement. That mechanism indicates USGS expected substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than providing a completely hands-off grant.
What was the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category was listed as science and technology and other research and development.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount was $40,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. Although the eligibility category was described generally as "Others," the announcement clarified that only Chesapeake Watershed CESU partners could apply under this CESU-issued opportunity.
Was this opportunity open to the general public or any organization outside the CESU?
No. Based on the eligibility language provided, applicants had to be Chesapeake Watershed CESU partners to be eligible.
What kind of organization was the opportunity looking to fund?
The opportunity sought to fund a single CESU partner with research interests clearly aligned to US Topo modernization and the technical capability to address multiple connected topics related to multi-scale cartographic representation and map product application.
What research areas were emphasized?
The work emphasized multi-scale cartographic representation and map product application. Practically, this includes studying how geographic information should be designed, generalized, symbolized, and presented across different map scales so maps remain readable and useful in different formats (digital viewing, print, and other delivery methods).
What does "multi-scale cartographic representation" mean in this opportunity?
In the context of this announcement, it refers to how map content and design should adapt across different scales (for example, how features are generalized or simplified, what symbols are used, and how information is visually organized) so the resulting products remain clear and usable whether a user is zoomed in or out, viewing on-screen, or using a printed product.
What specific modernization topics did USGS want the research to address?
The announcement identified several connected topics tied to US Topo modernization, including: development of the US Topo map series itself; evaluation of map product format options (such as which file types or digital products best serve users); exploration of map delivery options (such as download services or other distribution approaches); and enterprise-level data management strategies (including how datasets are managed, updated, versioned, and made operationally sustainable).
Could the project include additional research topics beyond the ones listed?
Yes. The announcement left room for additional related research topics, as long as they supported the overall goal of guiding the next generation of US Topo.
What kind of outcomes was USGS expecting from the research?
USGS expected recommendations that could directly inform decisions about future US Topo products, services, and operational direction. The focus was on actionable results that would be central to defining future program possibilities, not solely academic findings.
How did this opportunity relate to prior USGS investments?
USGS noted it had already invested substantially in multi-scale cartographic design principles within the TNM framework, and it wanted research results that could help determine next steps for US Topo evolution based on that foundation.
What CFDA program was referenced?
The opportunity referenced CFDA 15.817: National Geospatial Program - Building The National Map.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 20, 2014. The original (and current) closing date was March 28, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The record indicates the opportunity was archived on June 20, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The public posting referenced Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Who was the point of contact listed for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What does it mean that this was a discretionary funding opportunity?
Based on the description provided, "discretionary" indicates this opportunity was offered under a discretionary program rather than a mandatory spending program, and it was competed and awarded at the agency's discretion within the stated scope and eligibility limits.
What does the CESU connection imply about how the project would be carried out?
The award was offered through the Chesapeake Watershed CESU and limited to CESU partners, with a cooperative agreement mechanism indicating USGS anticipated collaboration during the project.
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