Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20014
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- The Geological Survey in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOI Regional Climate Science Centers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820 National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2011 and posted on Feb 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DOI Regional Climate Science Centers grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20014) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement program designed to identify qualified organizations that can serve as host institutions for Department of the Interior (DOI) Climate Science Centers. The core goal is not only to fund climate-related research, but to stand up regional centers that physically and operationally support DOI and USGS staff and help coordinate science and partnerships that inform natural resource and wildlife management under a changing climate. In practical terms, applicants are being asked to demonstrate that they can provide appropriate facilities and an effective institutional environment for a center that will include up to twelve co-located USGS and DOI employees, and that they have the scientific capacity and partnership networks needed to function as a strong regional hub.
This announcement specifically targets the establishment of Climate Science Centers in three regions: the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands. The expectation is that selected hosts will help anchor regional, decision-relevant climate science by connecting federal scientists with universities, governments, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, recipients should anticipate substantial federal involvement in the work, meaning the relationship is typically more collaborative than a standard grant. The program is categorized under Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, reflecting an emphasis on applied, management-oriented science and regional coordination rather than isolated, stand-alone research projects.
Funding for the opportunity is substantial. The estimated total program funding is $12,000,000, with an anticipated three awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $4,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for eligible organizations that may not have significant non-federal funds available. The CFDA number listed is 15.820 (National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center), which situates the program within DOI efforts to build national and regional capacity for climate science that supports fish, wildlife, water, lands, and broader ecosystem management needs.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; county, city/township, special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. This wide eligibility signals that DOI is open to a range of capable host models, including universities and other science-capable institutions, as long as they can meet facility requirements and demonstrate the partnerships and scientific strengths necessary to operate as an effective regional center.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted February 23, 2011, with a closing date of May 6, 2011, and it was later archived February 23, 2012. The administering agency is the USGS. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Nedra Stallone, Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7371 or nstallone@usgs.gov, with the full notice also referenced through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DOI Regional Climate Science Centers grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20014)?
This opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement program to identify qualified organizations that can serve as host institutions for Department of the Interior (DOI) Climate Science Centers. It is aimed at establishing and operating regional centers that support DOI and USGS staff and coordinate science and partnerships to inform natural resource and wildlife management under a changing climate.
Is this funding mainly for climate research projects, or for building a regional center?
The core purpose is broader than funding stand-alone research. The opportunity emphasizes standing up regional Climate Science Centers that provide facilities, an effective institutional environment, and regional coordination capacity. Research is part of the mission, but the focus is on creating a regional hub that supports decision-relevant climate science and partnerships.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award is made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement in the work. In practice, this typically means an active, collaborative relationship with federal partners compared with a standard grant.
Which federal agency is administering this program?
The administering agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What regions are targeted by this announcement?
This announcement specifically targets establishing Climate Science Centers in three regions: the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates three awards.
What is the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding is $12,000,000.
What is the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards range from $1,000,000 (floor) to $4,000,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments; county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
Can universities apply to be a host institution?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible.
What is the program trying to build or support operationally?
The program is designed to establish regional centers that physically and operationally support DOI and USGS staff and help coordinate science and partnerships that inform management of natural resources and wildlife under climate change.
What facility capacity is the host expected to provide?
Applicants are asked to demonstrate they can provide appropriate facilities and an effective institutional environment for a center that will include up to twelve co-located USGS and DOI employees.
Beyond facilities, what capabilities should applicants be able to demonstrate?
Applicants should demonstrate scientific capacity and partnership networks needed to function as a strong regional hub, connecting federal scientists with universities, governments, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners.
What are the main topic areas or categories for this program?
The program is categorized under Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development. This reflects an emphasis on applied, management-oriented science and regional coordination.
What is the CFDA number for this program and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number listed is 15.820 (National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center). It places the opportunity within DOI efforts to build national and regional capacity for climate science supporting fish, wildlife, water, lands, and broader ecosystem management needs.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2011, and the closing date was May 6, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on February 23, 2012.
Where is the full notice referenced?
The full notice is referenced through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for assistance with accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Nedra Stallone, Contracting Officer.
How can applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Phone: 703-648-7371. Email: nstallone@usgs.gov.
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