Opportunity Information: Apply for 07HQPA0047
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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 Ecosystems 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): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 20, 2007 and posted on Sep 14, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2007. (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.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- 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. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeak Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 07HQPA0047) is a USGS National Geospatial Program Office (NGPO) cooperative agreement offered through the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). It is designed to fund one CESU member university to carry out applied research that improves the look, usability, and purpose-specific design of the next generation of USGS topographic map graphics. The opportunity is rooted in USGS's long-standing national mapping role, especially the widely used 1:24,000-scale "7.5 minute quadrangle" paper map series that was completed in 1992 and later transitioned into the digital The National Map framework beginning in 2001. The central premise is that modern digital topo products should take advantage of newer cartographic methods so that different user communities (for example, recreation, emergency management, land-use planning, and scientific and natural resource work) can get clearer, more useful information from USGS map products across different formats.
The project itself is titled "Cartographic enhancement for new generation topographic map graphics" and focuses on researching and testing how specific cartographic design choices affect map readability and usefulness. The work emphasizes optimizing core map design elements such as shading/relief representation, symbology, color palettes, line weights, fonts, and related graphical attributes. Rather than treating a single map design as one-size-fits-all, the research is expected to explore how maps can be tuned for distinct "business areas" or use cases, including adjusting scale and visual hierarchy to match what a particular audience needs to see most quickly and accurately. Another major theme is ensuring that these graphic choices work well across multiple release media, including web delivery, printed output, and mobile devices, where screen size, resolution, and viewing context can change what design choices are effective.
The intended outcomes are practical and product-oriented. Deliverables include sample printed maps and digital outputs that demonstrate the research results across four main goals: (1) making it easier for customers to meet program requirements, (2) enabling unique map products tailored to specific business areas, (3) demonstrating how changes to scale, color, fonts, shading, and symbology improve usability for specific applications like recreation or emergency response, and (4) optimizing the graphic design to fit the intended distribution format (web, paper, mobile). In addition to producing these example products, the awardee is expected to present the final products and the methods used to create them to NGPO staff, effectively translating research findings into actionable guidance and workflows that USGS can use or adapt.
The agreement includes an ongoing collaboration component typical of a cooperative agreement, with quarterly reviews to track progress and allow NGPO to provide feedback, make adjustments, or slightly redirect the emphasis of the study as needed. USGS support also includes access to relevant digital files for topographic map products and newer national datasets associated with The National Map, giving the university team the source materials needed to test design modifications and produce example outputs.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category, with a single expected award. The total funding is $25,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are $25,000, indicating a fixed-size award rather than a range. No cost sharing or matching is required. Eligibility is limited to participating partners of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program, and the award is intended for one member university within that network. The original posting occurred in September 2007, with closing dates in September 2007 and an archive date in October 2007, reflecting that this was a time-limited solicitation.
Overall, the opportunity is meant to strengthen USGS's mission of providing national geospatial data products that support better land and resource management by improving the design quality and audience fit of digital topographic map graphics. It also reinforces the CESU model by leveraging university expertise in cartography, design, and applied geospatial research while keeping the work closely coordinated with USGS staff and operational needs. The listed contact for access issues with the announcement is Faith Peters, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 07HQPA0047.
Which agency and office are offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Program Office (NGPO) cooperative agreement offered through the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the official project title?
The project is titled "Cartographic enhancement for new generation topographic map graphics."
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to fund applied research that improves the look, usability, and purpose-specific design of the next generation of USGS topographic map graphics, using modern cartographic methods to better serve different user communities and formats.
What kind of funding mechanism is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
It is a cooperative agreement. The description indicates ongoing USGS collaboration, including quarterly reviews and opportunities for NGPO feedback and minor adjustments to emphasis.
What type of program category does this fall under?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to participating partners of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program, and the award is intended for one CESU member university within that network.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding is $25,000.
Is the award amount fixed or variable?
The award amount is fixed at $25,000. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required.
What research topics or design elements does the project focus on?
The research focuses on how cartographic design choices affect map readability and usefulness, including shading/relief representation, symbology, color palettes, line weights, fonts, and other graphical attributes.
Does the opportunity expect a single universal map design?
No. A central expectation is to explore how map graphics can be tuned for distinct "business areas" or use cases rather than using a one-size-fits-all design.
What are examples of the user communities or use cases mentioned?
Examples include recreation, emergency management, land-use planning, and scientific and natural resource work.
What does "business areas" mean in the context of this project?
In this context, "business areas" refers to distinct use cases or audiences that may benefit from different design choices (such as scale, visual hierarchy, symbology, or color) so that the most important information is easier to see quickly and accurately.
Does the work need to consider different output formats?
Yes. A major theme is ensuring design choices work well across multiple release media, including web delivery, printed output, and mobile devices, where screen size, resolution, and viewing context can affect what works best.
What deliverables are expected?
Deliverables include sample printed maps and digital outputs that demonstrate the research results, along with a final presentation to NGPO staff covering the final products and the methods used to create them.
What are the four main goals the deliverables should demonstrate?
The example products should demonstrate: (1) making it easier for customers to meet program requirements, (2) enabling unique map products tailored to specific business areas, (3) demonstrating how changes to scale, color, fonts, shading, and symbology improve usability for specific applications (such as recreation or emergency response), and (4) optimizing the graphic design to fit the intended distribution format (web, paper, mobile).
Is the awardee expected to share methods and workflows with USGS?
Yes. The awardee is expected to present the final products and the methods used to create them to NGPO staff, translating research findings into actionable guidance and workflows that USGS can use or adapt.
How will USGS and NGPO be involved during the project?
The cooperative agreement includes ongoing collaboration with quarterly reviews to track progress, get NGPO feedback, and allow adjustments or slight redirection of the study emphasis as needed.
Will the university team have access to USGS data or source materials?
Yes. USGS support includes access to relevant digital files for topographic map products and newer national datasets associated with The National Map.
How does this opportunity relate to USGS topographic mapping history?
The opportunity builds on USGS's long-standing national mapping role, including the widely used 1:24,000-scale "7.5 minute quadrangle" paper map series completed in 1992, and the transition to the digital The National Map framework beginning in 2001.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting occurred in September 2007, with closing dates in September 2007. The archive date is October 2007.
Who is the listed contact for access issues with the announcement?
The listed contact for access issues is Faith Peters, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
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