Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0361
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0361
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing and Assisting the Protected Areas Database of the Unied States (PAD US)" 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 4, 2015 and posted on Aug 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity, titled "Developing and Assisting the Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US)," is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement aimed at improving and updating national protected areas mapping by strengthening coordination between federal and state GIS partners. The project focuses specifically on aligning the USGS Gap Analysis Program (GAP) with the West Virginia GIS Technical Center (WVGISTC) to ensure that West Virginia protected areas and public land holdings are accurately compiled, standardized, and delivered in a format that can be incorporated into PAD-US, the national inventory used to understand land ownership and conservation status across the country.
At its core, the work is about building better spatial data that represent public land holdings and protected areas. USGS GAP is encouraging states to collaborate with the program so that state-level datasets can be collected and maintained in ways that are consistent with national standards. In this case, WVGISTC is already aggregating protected areas information for West Virginia, and the grant supports the additional technical and coordination work needed to translate that state-assembled information into a file geodatabase suitable for PAD-US updates. The practical outcome is a more current and usable West Virginia contribution to the national PAD-US dataset, improving data consistency and helping ensure that planners, researchers, and agencies can rely on the database for analysis and decision-making.
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance (for example, coordination on standards, data integration requirements, and deliverable review). The activity category is listed as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," reflecting the applied geospatial and data management nature of the work rather than construction or direct service delivery. Only one award was expected under this announcement, and the funding amount was fixed: an estimated total of $25,000 with an award ceiling and floor also set at $25,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which suggests the project was intended to be carried out by an academic institution with the capacity to manage GIS data workflows and coordinate with state and federal partners. The associated CFDA number was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), tying the work to USGS research, mapping, and data stewardship functions.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USGS 15 FA 0361, with the posting and creation dates both on August 4, 2015. The original and current closing date for applications was August 18, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on September 17, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Tangee Brookie, Contract Specialist, reachable at 303-236-9322 or tbrookie@usgs.gov.
In summary, this grant was a targeted, single-award effort to improve the national protected areas dataset by supporting the collection, translation, and standardization of West Virginia protected areas information into a PAD-US-ready file geodatabase, while reinforcing ongoing collaboration between USGS GAP and state GIS data stewards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Developing and Assisting the Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US)."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is it?
This opportunity is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
Based on the description, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by USGS during the period of performance, such as coordination on standards, data integration requirements, and review of deliverables.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is intended to improve and update national protected areas mapping by strengthening coordination between federal and state GIS partners and ensuring that state-level protected areas data can be incorporated into PAD-US.
What is PAD-US?
PAD-US (Protected Areas Database of the United States) is described as the national inventory used to understand land ownership and conservation status across the country.
Which program within USGS is specifically involved?
The work is tied to the USGS Gap Analysis Program (GAP).
Which state partner is specifically named in this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically references alignment with the West Virginia GIS Technical Center (WVGISTC).
What state is the project focused on?
The project focuses on West Virginia protected areas and public land holdings.
What problem is the project trying to solve?
It aims to ensure West Virginia protected areas and public land holdings are accurately compiled, standardized, and delivered in a format suitable for incorporation into PAD-US, improving currency and consistency for national analysis.
What are the main activities supported by the grant?
The activities include collecting/aggregating protected areas information, standardizing it to be consistent with national standards, and translating state-assembled information into a PAD-US-ready file geodatabase.
What kind of deliverable is expected from the work?
A key practical outcome described is a file geodatabase suitable for PAD-US updates that contains a more current and usable West Virginia contribution to the national dataset.
How does this project improve PAD-US?
It improves PAD-US by making the West Virginia data contribution more current, more standardized, and easier to integrate, which supports planners, researchers, and agencies relying on PAD-US for analysis and decision-making.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
Only one award was expected.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $25,000.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
Yes. The award ceiling is $25,000 and the award floor is $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What does the eligibility limitation suggest about the intended applicant?
It suggests the project was intended to be carried out by an academic institution capable of GIS data workflows and coordination with state and federal partners.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS 15 FA 0361.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is August 4, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date for applications was August 18, 2015.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 17, 2015.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Tangee Brookie, Contract Specialist.
What contact details are provided for the announcement access point-of-contact?
Tangee Brookie can be reached at 303-236-9322 or via email at tbrookie@usgs.gov.
What is the core focus of the work described in plain terms?
At its core, the work is about building better spatial data that represent public land holdings and protected areas, and ensuring those data meet national standards so they can be incorporated into PAD-US.
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