Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0010
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- The Geological Survey in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Energy Cooperatives to support the National Coal Resources Data System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.819 Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2010 and posted on Jan 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants can be affiliated (but are not required to be affiliated) with State agencies, universities, Tribal governments or organizations. Applicants must have the ability to conduct research consistent with the Energy Resources Program goals. Applicants must not be employed by a U.S. Federal agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Energy Resources Program (ERP), offered this discretionary funding opportunity to support state-level research and data development for the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS). Structured as a cooperative agreement, the program was designed as a five-year effort with awards renewed each year depending on the availability of funds. The central goal was to strengthen states' capacity to study U.S. solid fuel energy resources (primarily coal and related solid fuels) and to make the resulting information broadly accessible to the public. A key feature of the program was the hands-on collaboration implied by a cooperative agreement: USGS would contribute not only funding but also technical expertise, along with access to specialized scientific equipment and facilities that state partners might not otherwise have.
The work supported under this opportunity focused on generating and improving foundational datasets needed for credible energy resource assessments. Specifically, funded projects could produce stratigraphic data (how rock layers and coal beds are arranged and correlated), geochemical data (chemical composition and properties relevant to quality and environmental behavior), geotechnical data (engineering and physical characteristics that affect extraction and stability), and Geographic Information System (GIS) data (spatial layers and mapping products that allow these resources and attributes to be analyzed geographically). By building these standardized datasets at the state level, the program aimed to improve the quality and consistency of information feeding into regional and national-scale energy assessment efforts.
A major emphasis was on dissemination and public benefit. Reports and products resulting from the cooperative agreements, often co-authored with USGS scientists, were intended to be shared through multiple outlets. The most prominent pathway was incorporation into the USGS NCRDS national databases, ensuring that state-generated findings could be integrated into a larger national information system rather than remaining isolated or difficult to access. These data also supported ERP energy assessment projects with broader geographic scope, helping connect local field research to regional and national evaluations of solid fuel resources.
The opportunity framed energy resource research within environmental and economic realities, not as a purely academic exercise. Joint USGS-recipient projects were expected to consider environmental concerns and the economic framework surrounding solid fuel development. The resulting assessments and related evaluations of energy-derived environmental impacts were positioned as inputs that can inform public policy, guide responsible stewardship of resources, and support sound decision-making by industry and government alike. The legal authority cited for the program was provided under 43 USC 36d and 30 USC 208-1.
In terms of administrative details, the Funding Opportunity Number was 10HQPA0010, and the CFDA listing was 15.819 (Energy Cooperatives to Support the NCRDS). The award ceiling listed was $75,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2010, with an original and current closing date of February 25, 2010, and an archive date of March 27, 2010. Eligible applicants were broadly described as state agencies and institutions of higher education, and eligibility information noted that applicants could be affiliated (but did not have to be affiliated) with state agencies, universities, Tribal governments, or Tribal organizations. Applicants needed to be capable of conducting research aligned with ERP goals, and individuals employed by a U.S. federal agency were not eligible to apply. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7344.
FAQs: USGS Energy Resources Program (ERP) Cooperative Agreement to Support the NCRDS
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its Energy Resources Program (ERP) to support state-level research and data development for the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS). The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning USGS is expected to be actively involved beyond providing funding.
What is the main purpose or goal of the program?
The central goal is to strengthen states' capacity to study U.S. solid fuel energy resources (primarily coal and related solid fuels) and to make the resulting information broadly accessible to the public. A key aim is improving the quality and consistency of data used in regional and national energy resource assessments.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. This implies hands-on collaboration with USGS, including contributions of technical expertise and potential access to specialized scientific equipment and facilities.
How long is the program period?
The program was designed as a five-year effort, with awards renewed each year depending on the availability of funds.
Is funding guaranteed for all five years?
No. Awards were intended to be renewed annually, and continuation depends on the availability of funds.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $75,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of activities or work does the opportunity support?
Supported work focuses on generating and improving foundational datasets needed for credible energy resource assessments at the state level, including stratigraphic, geochemical, geotechnical, and GIS data development.
What types of data products are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity highlights four major categories of datasets that projects could produce:
- Stratigraphic data: how rock layers and coal beds are arranged and correlated
- Geochemical data: chemical composition and properties related to quality and environmental behavior
- Geotechnical data: engineering and physical characteristics affecting extraction and stability
- GIS data: spatial layers and mapping products for geographic analysis
Why is GIS data included in a coal resources data program?
GIS data allows coal and related solid fuel resource information (and attributes like quality or geotechnical conditions) to be analyzed geographically, supporting mapping products and broader regional and national assessment efforts.
How will the results be shared or made public?
A major emphasis is dissemination and public benefit. Reports and products resulting from the cooperative agreements, often co-authored with USGS scientists, were intended to be shared through multiple outlets. The most prominent pathway mentioned is incorporation into the USGS NCRDS national databases.
What is the NCRDS, and why does it matter here?
The National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS) is described as the national database system where state-generated findings could be incorporated, allowing results to be integrated into a larger national information system rather than remaining isolated.
How does this program connect to broader USGS efforts?
Data developed under this opportunity also supports ERP energy assessment projects with broader geographic scope, helping connect local field research and state datasets to regional and national evaluations of solid fuel resources.
Does the opportunity consider environmental and economic factors?
Yes. Joint USGS-recipient projects were expected to consider environmental concerns and the economic framework surrounding solid fuel development. The resulting assessments and related evaluations of energy-derived environmental impacts are positioned as inputs that can inform public policy and responsible resource stewardship.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly described as state agencies and institutions of higher education. The eligibility notes add that applicants could be affiliated (but do not have to be affiliated) with state agencies, universities, Tribal governments, or Tribal organizations, as long as they are capable of conducting research aligned with ERP goals.
Are Tribal governments or Tribal organizations required for eligibility?
No. The information provided states applicants could be affiliated with Tribal governments or Tribal organizations, but affiliation is not required.
Can individuals apply?
The opportunity describes eligible applicants in terms of organizations (state agencies and institutions of higher education). It also explicitly states that individuals employed by a U.S. federal agency are not eligible to apply.
Are federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Individuals employed by a U.S. federal agency are not eligible to apply.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 10HQPA0010.
What is the CFDA number or program listing?
The CFDA listing is 15.819, titled Energy Cooperatives to Support the NCRDS.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
- Posted date: January 13, 2010
- Original closing date: February 25, 2010
- Current closing date: February 25, 2010
- Archive date: March 27, 2010
What is the legal authority for this program?
The legal authority cited for the program is provided under 43 USC 36d and 30 USC 208-1.
What role does USGS play in the cooperative agreement?
USGS involvement is described as more than funding. USGS would also contribute technical expertise and provide access to specialized scientific equipment and facilities that state partners might not otherwise have.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7344.
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