Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0426
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0426
- The Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing Methodologies for Coastal Impacts Associated with Climate Variability" 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 27, 2015 and posted on Aug 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by See attached Notice of Intent. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $325,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $325,000.00 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).
- See attached Notice of Intent
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity titled "Developing Methodologies for Coastal Impacts Associated with Climate Variability" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0426) is a federal grant-like award being offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional procurement contract. In practical terms, that means the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement from USGS during the work, which often includes collaboration on technical direction, coordination, data sharing, review of deliverables, and alignment with USGS program needs. The opportunity sits under the USGS assistance listing CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," indicating the work is research and methods-development focused rather than construction or service delivery.
The central purpose of the opportunity is to support the development of methodologies that help identify, measure, model, or otherwise assess coastal impacts linked to climate variability. While the public synopsis provided here does not include the scientific details, the title and program context point toward work that strengthens the tools and approaches used to understand how variable climate drivers (for example, shifts in storm patterns, seasonal to interannual ocean-atmosphere variability, changing wave climates, sea level anomalies, or precipitation/runoff variability) translate into real coastal outcomes such as erosion, flooding, shoreline change, habitat impacts, or infrastructure risk. The emphasis on "methodologies" signals that USGS is looking for approaches that are transferable and defensible: workflows, models, frameworks, monitoring strategies, data integration methods, or analytical techniques that can be applied across locations or repeated over time to improve consistency and decision usefulness.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $325,000, with an award ceiling of $325,000 and an award floor of $10,000. USGS anticipates making a single award ("ExpectedAwards: 1"), meaning this is designed as one primary project rather than multiple smaller awards to different recipients. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of award, which typically lowers the barrier for universities, nonprofits, and other research partners.
The opportunity is categorized as "Other" for both opportunity category and activity category, with the official details and clarifications referenced as being contained in an attached Notice of Intent. Key administrative items that would normally be found in the full announcement, such as specific submission deadlines, detailed statement of work, eligibility constraints, required proposal elements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, period of performance, and reporting expectations, are also indicated as residing in that attached Notice of Intent. Because both the original and current closing dates are listed as "See attached Notice of Intent," the definitive application timeline depends on the contents of that attachment rather than the short public listing.
Eligibility is broadly summarized as "Others," again with the precise eligible applicant types and any restrictions deferred to the attached Notice of Intent. In USGS cooperative agreement contexts, this category often includes entities such as universities, nonprofit research organizations, state or local agencies, tribal governments, and sometimes private institutions, but the authoritative list for this specific opportunity would be whatever USGS stated in the Notice of Intent. The listing was posted and created on August 27, 2015.
For access or administrative questions, the contact listed is Theodore Peck, Contract Specialist, USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants, reachable by phone at 916-278-9441. If an applicant has trouble retrieving the full announcement electronically, USGS directs them to use that contact to obtain the necessary materials, which is important here because the core requirements and deadlines are explicitly not contained in the summary and are instead located in the attached Notice of Intent.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this USGS funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Developing Methodologies for Coastal Impacts Associated with Climate Variability."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 15 FA 0426.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a federal assistance award being offered as a cooperative agreement (not a traditional procurement contract). A cooperative agreement typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project.
What does "substantial involvement" from USGS usually mean for a cooperative agreement?
Based on the summary provided, USGS involvement can include collaboration on technical direction, coordination, data sharing, review of deliverables, and ensuring the work aligns with USGS program needs.
What CFDA/assistance listing is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What is the main purpose of the funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support the development of methodologies to identify, measure, model, or otherwise assess coastal impacts linked to climate variability.
What does USGS mean by "methodologies" in this context?
The emphasis on methodologies suggests USGS is looking for transferable and defensible approaches, such as workflows, models, frameworks, monitoring strategies, data integration methods, or analytical techniques that can be applied across locations or repeated over time.
What kinds of coastal impacts is this opportunity concerned with?
While the synopsis does not provide scientific details, the summary indicates interest in coastal outcomes such as erosion, flooding, shoreline change, habitat impacts, or infrastructure risk, as they relate to climate variability.
What kinds of climate variability drivers are referenced in the opportunity summary?
The summary points to drivers such as shifts in storm patterns, seasonal to interannual ocean-atmosphere variability, changing wave climates, sea level anomalies, and precipitation/runoff variability.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $325,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $325,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $10,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Where can I find the official requirements, deadlines, and full details?
The synopsis indicates the official details and clarifications are contained in an attached Notice of Intent. Items such as submission deadlines, statement of work, eligibility constraints, required proposal elements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, period of performance, and reporting expectations are indicated as residing in that attachment.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing dates are listed as "See attached Notice of Intent," meaning the definitive deadline depends on the date stated in the attached Notice of Intent rather than in the public summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized as "Others" in the public listing, with the precise eligible applicant types and any restrictions deferred to the attached Notice of Intent.
Does the opportunity categorize the type of activity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as "Other" for both the opportunity category and the activity category, with key details referenced as being in the attached Notice of Intent.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The listing was posted (and created) on August 27, 2015.
Who is the contact for access or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Theodore Peck, Contract Specialist, USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants.
How can I reach the listed USGS contact by phone?
The phone number provided for Theodore Peck is 916-278-9441.
What should I do if I cannot retrieve the full announcement electronically?
USGS directs applicants to contact the listed contact (Theodore Peck) to obtain the necessary materials if they have trouble retrieving the full announcement electronically.
Is this opportunity more research-focused or construction/service delivery-focused?
Based on the CFDA listing (15.808) and the stated focus on research and methods development, it is positioned as research/methodology development rather than construction or service delivery.
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