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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Extension of the ISC GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue" 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 May 28, 2015 and posted on May 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 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 $208,859.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $208,859.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Extension of the ISC GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00202) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement supporting natural resources research and data collection under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final report. The core purpose of the project is straightforward but highly technical: to expand the existing ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue so it includes all known earthquakes worldwide with magnitudes of 5.5 or greater during two targeted time windows, 1950 to 1959 and 2010 to 2014. In practice, this kind of catalog extension typically involves locating, compiling, validating, and harmonizing global earthquake source data so that events are consistently represented and comparable across regions and time periods.
The funding profile indicates a single expected award with a fixed total amount of $208,859, which is also listed as both the award ceiling and floor. That structure signals the agency anticipated one recipient carrying out the full scope of work for a defined budget, rather than multiple smaller competing awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as part of the proposal. The opportunity was posted and created on May 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 12, 2015, and an archive date of July 12, 2015, reflecting a relatively short application window typical of specialized research data efforts where the agency may be targeting a narrow community of qualified performers.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, which narrows the applicant pool to a specific set of organizations that meet that classification. The sponsoring agency is the Geological Survey (USGS). While the announcement description is brief, the stated deliverable implied by the purpose is an expanded, updated ISC-GEM instrumental catalog covering the missing or targeted decades and recent years, constrained to earthquakes at or above the magnitude threshold of 5.5. Such a threshold is commonly used because events at this size are more reliably detected globally and are especially relevant for hazard analysis, risk modeling, engineering applications, and scientific studies of seismicity patterns. Extending the catalog across those periods helps improve continuity and completeness, which matters for long-term trend analysis, benchmarking seismic hazard models, and ensuring that global earthquake datasets remain usable for both research and operational decision-making.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7366, serving as the contracting officer point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Extension of the ISC GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00202.
Which federal agency is sponsoring this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed as the Geological Survey.
What program or CFDA number does this fall under?
This announcement is under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this project?
It means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds and receiving only a final report at the end.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to expand the existing ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue to include all known earthquakes worldwide with magnitudes of 5.5 or greater during two specific time windows: 1950-1959 and 2010-2014.
Which earthquake magnitude threshold applies?
The catalog extension is limited to earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.5 or greater.
Which time periods are targeted for inclusion?
The targeted time windows are 1950 to 1959 and 2010 to 2014.
Is the scope global or limited to certain regions?
The scope is global: it is intended to cover all known earthquakes worldwide that meet the magnitude threshold within the targeted time windows.
What kind of work is implied to extend the catalog?
Based on the stated purpose, the work typically involves locating, compiling, validating, and harmonizing earthquake source data so events are represented consistently and are comparable across regions and time periods.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The funding profile indicates a single expected award.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total amount is $208,859.
Is there an award ceiling and floor?
Yes. The award ceiling is $208,859 and the award floor is also $208,859, indicating a fixed total amount for the single expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on May 28, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 12, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 12, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (May 28, 2015) and closing date (June 12, 2015), the application window was relatively short.
What deliverable is implied by the project purpose?
The implied deliverable is an expanded and updated ISC-GEM instrumental earthquake catalog that covers the targeted periods (1950-1959 and 2010-2014) for earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 and above.
Why does the opportunity focus on magnitude 5.5 and above?
The provided description notes that this threshold is commonly used because events at this size are more reliably detected globally and are especially relevant for hazard analysis, risk modeling, engineering applications, and scientific studies of seismicity patterns.
Why extend the catalog for those specific time periods?
Extending the catalog across those periods helps improve continuity and completeness, supporting long-term trend analysis, benchmarking seismic hazard models, and keeping global earthquake datasets usable for research and operational decision-making.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist (contracting officer point of contact).
How can the point of contact be reached?
Margaret Eastman can be reached by phone at 703-648-7366.
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