Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00058
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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, North Atlantic 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 Jun 25, 2013 and posted on Jun 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 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. All potential applicants who are in the North Atlantic Coast CESU network are invited to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00058) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through its Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS). The work is situated within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, and it is targeted to institutions that are part of the North Atlantic Coast CESU network. In practical terms, USGS is looking for a CESU partner, typically a university, that can collaborate closely with CEGIS on research tied to geographic information science, with a particular emphasis on gazetteer queries and how those queries can be used for hydrologic applications.
The technical focus centers on advancing the geospatial science and computational methods that support major national mapping and data infrastructure efforts. CEGIS describes its mission as research and solution development in support of The National Map and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The topics referenced in the announcement give a good picture of the kinds of research directions they are trying to strengthen: electronic topographic map design, automated data integration and map generalization, creating geospatial semantics for The National Map, improving representation of geospatial data and real-world phenomena, high performance computing approaches for geospatial problems, and the use of gazetteers and ontologies to make hydrologic data (and related sources like lidar) easier to find, interpret, and apply. The gazetteer angle is especially important here, since gazetteers are essentially authoritative place-name and feature-name resources, and better query methods can help connect hydrologic observations and datasets to the correct named locations and water features across different systems.
The award structure is simple: USGS expects to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $60,000. There is no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be competitive or eligible. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. That often means more active collaboration, coordination on technical direction, sharing of data or tools, and iterative engagement with USGS scientists to ensure the work aligns with agency needs and is usable in operational or program contexts.
Eligibility is limited to applicants in the North Atlantic Coast CESU network. The opportunity falls under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.808, labeled as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection. The notice was originally posted June 13, 2013, with a final closing date listed as June 28, 2013, and an archive date of September 13, 2013. While that places it as a historical posting, the description still clearly communicates the type of institutional partner USGS wanted: a university or CESU partner with research interests that complement CEGIS priorities and the capacity to address the cited topic areas, including hydrologic applications of gazetteer queries and broader geospatial information science R and D.
For applicants needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it through Grants.gov, the contact listed is Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). The announcement also points to the CEGIS website (http://cegis.usgs.gov/) for additional context on ongoing projects and research themes that would likely inform a strong, well-aligned proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is G13AS00058.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS).
What type of award is this?
The funding instrument is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on what is stated here)?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, it typically indicates substantial involvement by USGS during the project. In practical terms, that often means active collaboration and coordination on technical direction, and ongoing engagement with USGS scientists so the work stays aligned with agency needs and can be used in operational or program contexts.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS expects to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $60,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated. That generally means applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be eligible or competitive.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions that are part of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
What is the CESU framework and how does it relate to this opportunity?
The work is situated within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, and the opportunity targets a partner within the North Atlantic Coast CESU network. USGS is seeking a CESU partner (often a university) that can collaborate closely with CEGIS on research tied to geospatial information science.
What is the main technical focus of the work?
The central focus is on geographic information science research with a particular emphasis on gazetteer queries and how those queries can be used for hydrologic applications.
What does the opportunity mean by "gazetteers" in this context?
Gazetteers are described here as authoritative place-name and feature-name resources. Improved gazetteer query methods can help connect hydrologic observations and datasets to the correct named locations and water features across different systems.
Why are gazetteer queries important for hydrologic applications?
The announcement emphasizes that better query methods can make hydrologic data and related sources easier to find, interpret, and apply, especially when linking datasets to named water features and locations across multiple systems.
Which USGS programs or national efforts does CEGIS support?
CEGIS describes its mission as research and solution development in support of The National Map and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
What research topic areas are referenced in the announcement?
The announcement references the following research directions CEGIS is trying to strengthen:
- Electronic topographic map design
- Automated data integration and map generalization
- Creating geospatial semantics for The National Map
- Improving representation of geospatial data and real-world phenomena
- High performance computing approaches for geospatial problems
- Use of gazetteers and ontologies to make hydrologic data (and related sources like lidar) easier to find, interpret, and apply
Does the opportunity specifically mention ontologies and semantics?
Yes. It references geospatial semantics for The National Map and the use of gazetteers and ontologies to improve access to and use of hydrologic data and related sources.
Does the opportunity mention lidar?
Yes. It mentions hydrologic data and related sources like lidar in the context of making data easier to find, interpret, and apply using gazetteers and ontologies.
What kind of institution is USGS looking for as a partner?
USGS is looking for a CESU partner, typically a university, with research interests that complement CEGIS priorities and the capacity to address the cited topic areas, including hydrologic applications of gazetteer queries and broader geospatial information science research and development.
What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
The notice was originally posted on June 13, 2013, with a final closing date of June 28, 2013.
Is this opportunity current or historical?
Based on the dates provided (posted in June 2013, closed June 28, 2013, archived September 13, 2013), this appears to be a historical posting.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed is September 13, 2013.
Who should be contacted for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
Where can applicants find additional context about CEGIS priorities and ongoing work?
The announcement points to the CEGIS website for additional context on projects and research themes: http://cegis.usgs.gov/.
What is the stated goal of improving geospatial query methods in this program area?
As described, the goal is to advance geospatial science and computational methods that support national mapping and data infrastructure efforts, including improved ways to query authoritative names and features so hydrologic datasets can be correctly connected to places and water features.
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