Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AC00204
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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Monitoring and Assessment of Hawaii Volcano Hazards" 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 8, 2015 and posted on Jun 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $675,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $675,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Monitoring and Assessment of Hawaii Volcano Hazards" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00204) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement aimed at supporting a cooperative agreement focused on monitoring and understanding volcanic hazards in Hawaii. The central purpose is to carry out geodetic, geologic, and geochemical monitoring and interpretation of volcanic activity and related phenomena at three major Hawaiian volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Haleakala. In practical terms, the work is intended to improve how volcanic behavior is observed, analyzed, and interpreted so that hazards can be better anticipated and the risks to people, infrastructure, and communities can be reduced.
The scientific scope centers on three complementary monitoring areas. First, geodetic monitoring involves measuring ground deformation and movement that can signal magma migration or pressurization beneath a volcano. Second, geologic monitoring and interpretation focus on observing eruptive activity and surface processes, such as changes in vents, fissures, lava flow pathways, and deposits, to understand what is happening and what may happen next. Third, geochemical monitoring addresses the chemistry and emission rates of volcanic gases and related chemical indicators that can provide early warning of changing conditions underground and can also inform public health and environmental response. Together, these approaches are meant to provide a more complete picture of volcanic systems and to support timely interpretation of unrest and eruption dynamics.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is not only monitoring but also hazard analysis and risk mitigation tied to specific threats that routinely affect Hawaii. The announcement highlights risks from lava flows, which can overrun communities and critical infrastructure; volcanic gas emissions, which can pose acute and chronic health risks and damage crops and materials; and the formation of volcanic fog (vog), a persistent air quality hazard created when sulfur dioxide and other emissions react in the atmosphere. By funding a project that integrates monitoring results with hazard assessment and mitigation efforts, the program aims to improve situational awareness during active periods and strengthen preparedness and response planning.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during the performance of the project, rather than a more hands-off grant. The opportunity expects to make a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $675,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $675,000, signaling that the anticipated award amount is fixed at that level rather than spanning a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, positioning universities and similar state-affiliated academic institutions as the intended applicants. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.808, categorized under USGS Research and Data Collection, and falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The opportunity was posted on June 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 22, 2015, and an archive date of July 22, 2015, indicating it is a past competition rather than an open solicitation.
For administrative assistance, the listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7366, noted as the contracting officer contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
FAQs: Cooperative Monitoring and Assessment of Hawaii Volcano Hazards (G15AC00204)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Monitoring and Assessment of Hawaii Volcano Hazards."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00204.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during the project period (as opposed to a more hands-off grant).
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
The opportunity expects to make a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $675,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $675,000, indicating the anticipated award amount is fixed at that level rather than offered as a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the central purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to support monitoring and understanding of volcanic hazards in Hawaii by carrying out geodetic, geologic, and geochemical monitoring and interpretation of volcanic activity and related phenomena.
Which volcanoes are included in the project scope?
The work focuses on three major Hawaiian volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Haleakala.
What is meant by geodetic monitoring in this announcement?
Geodetic monitoring refers to measuring ground deformation and movement that can indicate magma migration or pressurization beneath a volcano.
What is meant by geologic monitoring and interpretation?
Geologic monitoring and interpretation focuses on observing eruptive activity and surface processes, including changes in vents, fissures, lava flow pathways, and deposits, to understand current activity and what may happen next.
What is meant by geochemical monitoring?
Geochemical monitoring addresses the chemistry and emission rates of volcanic gases and related chemical indicators that can provide early warning of changing conditions underground and inform public health and environmental response.
Why does the opportunity emphasize using multiple monitoring approaches?
The announcement describes geodetic, geologic, and geochemical monitoring as complementary. Together, they are intended to provide a more complete picture of volcanic systems and support timely interpretation of unrest and eruption dynamics.
Beyond monitoring, what outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The work is intended to improve how volcanic behavior is observed, analyzed, and interpreted so hazards can be better anticipated and risks to people, infrastructure, and communities can be reduced.
What hazards are specifically highlighted?
The announcement highlights risks from lava flows, volcanic gas emissions, and the formation of volcanic fog (vog).
How are lava flows described as a risk in the announcement?
Lava flows are noted as a threat that can overrun communities and critical infrastructure.
How are volcanic gas emissions described as a risk?
Volcanic gas emissions are described as posing acute and chronic health risks and potentially damaging crops and materials.
What is vog, as referenced in the announcement?
Vog refers to volcanic fog, a persistent air quality hazard created when sulfur dioxide and other emissions react in the atmosphere.
How does the opportunity connect monitoring to hazard analysis and mitigation?
The announcement emphasizes integrating monitoring results with hazard assessment and mitigation efforts to improve situational awareness during active periods and strengthen preparedness and response planning.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What types of organizations are implied by the eligibility category?
The announcement positions universities and similar state-affiliated academic institutions as the intended applicants.
What is the CFDA number and program association?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808 under USGS Research and Data Collection.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 8, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is June 22, 2015.
Is this an active opportunity that can still be applied to?
Based on the dates provided (closing date June 22, 2015 and archive date July 22, 2015), it is a past competition rather than an open solicitation.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is July 22, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for administrative assistance?
The listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Margaret Eastman can be reached by phone at 703-648-7366.
What kinds of issues should be directed to the point of contact?
The point of contact is noted as the contracting officer contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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