Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AC00125
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- The Geological Survey in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 15 USGS Mineral Resource Project of Rare Earth Element Deposits in S.E. Missouri" 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 Mar 30, 2015 and posted on Mar 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 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 $26,464.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,464.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 15 USGS Mineral Resource Project of Rare Earth Element Deposits in Southeast Missouri (Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00125) was a continuation cooperative agreement aimed at improving the geologic understanding of Precambrian rocks in a part of southeast Missouri that hosts known iron, copper, cobalt, gold, and rare earth element (REE) mineralization. The core purpose of the opportunity was to build on earlier investigations by combining existing drill hole information with updated geologic and geophysical interpretations to create a more accurate and detailed geologic map. That map was expected to better distinguish intrusive and extrusive igneous rock types, ore-bearing intervals, and alteration zones, all of which are key to interpreting how the mineral deposits formed and where additional, undiscovered deposits might be located.
A central deliverable implied by the project description was an upgraded subsurface and surface geologic framework for the study area. By integrating drill hole data with modern geoscience methods, the work would refine the distribution and relationships of lithologies and alteration patterns within the Precambrian basement. This matters because the geometry and characteristics of igneous units, along with the intensity and style of alteration, often control where mineralization occurs. Better definition of these features would support characterization of deposit setting and origin, while also helping guide future mineral resource assessments and private-sector exploration strategies in the region.
The grant emphasized hands-on geologic sampling and measurements tied directly to mapping and interpretation. The principal investigator was expected to provide direction and practical assistance with collecting samples and conducting petrophysical measurements across a range of materials, including igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, ores, and altered rocks. The sampling plan explicitly included drill core stored at the Missouri Geological Survey (MGS), as well as material from abandoned mines and outcrop sites. In addition to physical measurements, the project would examine petrology and petrography, meaning the study would look closely at mineral composition, textures, and rock relationships under macroscopic and microscopic observation to improve unit identification and interpretation of geologic processes.
Administratively, the opportunity was offered under the U.S. Geological Survey research and data collection program (CFDA 15.808) within the environment and natural resources activity category. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, signaling substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency rather than a more hands-off grant arrangement. The competition anticipated a single award with a fixed total of $26,464 (the award floor and ceiling were both $26,464), and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligibility was limited to state governments, aligning with the project’s reliance on state-held drill core archives and local geological infrastructure. The notice was posted on March 30, 2015, with an original and final closing date of April 14, 2015, and an archive date of May 14, 2015.
For applicants needing help accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Lillian Cephas, Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7202.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 15 USGS Mineral Resource Project of Rare Earth Element Deposits in Southeast Missouri."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00125.
3. Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
4. What program and CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered under the USGS research and data collection program, CFDA 15.808.
5. What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is environment and natural resources.
6. What type of award instrument was used?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
7. What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, the cooperative agreement structure indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency, rather than a more hands-off grant arrangement.
8. What was the main goal of the project?
The main goal was to improve the geologic understanding of Precambrian rocks in part of southeast Missouri that hosts known iron, copper, cobalt, gold, and rare earth element (REE) mineralization.
9. What was this project building on?
It was described as a continuation cooperative agreement that built on earlier investigations in the same region.
10. What geographic area was the focus of the project?
The project focused on a part of southeast Missouri.
11. What mineral commodities or deposit types were highlighted?
The notice referenced known mineralization of iron, copper, cobalt, gold, and rare earth elements (REE).
12. What was the core technical approach described?
The project aimed to combine existing drill hole information with updated geologic and geophysical interpretations to create a more accurate and detailed geologic map.
13. What mapping improvements were expected from the work?
The updated map was expected to better distinguish intrusive and extrusive igneous rock types, ore-bearing intervals, and alteration zones.
14. Why was distinguishing intrusive vs. extrusive rocks important to the project?
The description emphasized that identifying these rock types more accurately is key to interpreting how mineral deposits formed and where additional, undiscovered deposits might be located.
15. What was a central deliverable implied by the project description?
A central deliverable was an upgraded subsurface and surface geologic framework for the study area.
16. What kinds of data were to be integrated into the geologic framework?
The work would integrate drill hole data with modern geoscience methods, along with updated geologic and geophysical interpretations.
17. How would the project refine the geologic interpretation of the area?
By refining the distribution and relationships of lithologies and alteration patterns within the Precambrian basement.
18. Why did the opportunity emphasize alteration patterns?
The notice explained that the intensity and style of alteration, together with the geometry and characteristics of igneous units, often control where mineralization occurs.
19. How was the improved geologic framework expected to be used?
It was expected to support characterization of deposit setting and origin, and to help guide future mineral resource assessments and private-sector exploration strategies in the region.
20. What field or lab work was emphasized in the project description?
The grant emphasized hands-on geologic sampling and measurements tied directly to mapping and interpretation.
21. What role was expected of the principal investigator (PI)?
The PI was expected to provide direction and practical assistance with collecting samples and conducting petrophysical measurements.
22. What materials were included in the sampling and measurement scope?
The scope included igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, ores, and altered rocks.
23. Where was drill core sampling expected to occur?
The sampling plan explicitly included drill core stored at the Missouri Geological Survey (MGS).
24. Were other sample sources mentioned besides drill core?
Yes. The plan also included material from abandoned mines and outcrop sites.
25. What types of analyses were mentioned beyond physical measurements?
The project would examine petrology and petrography, involving macroscopic and microscopic observations to improve unit identification and interpretation of geologic processes.
26. What was the anticipated number of awards?
The competition anticipated a single award.
27. What was the total funding amount for the award?
The fixed total funding amount was $26,464.
28. What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $26,464.
29. Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
30. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
31. When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on March 30, 2015.
32. What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was April 14, 2015.
33. What was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date was May 14, 2015.
34. Who was the point of contact for help accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Lillian Cephas, Grants Specialist.
35. How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
Lillian Cephas could be reached at 703-648-7202.
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