Opportunity Information: Apply for 08HQPA0018
Apply for 08HQPA0018
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gap Analysis Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.811 Gap Analysis Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2008 and posted on Mar 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Program (GAP) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity that supports scientific and technical projects carried out in partnership with USGS GAP. The program has a long track record of working with partners across the country and is grounded in federal authorities that include the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Land and Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992, and the Organic Act of the USGS. Proposals are expected to align with those authorities as well as the program objectives and any annual priorities listed in the announcement and related addenda.
At its core, GAP funds work that applies "gap analysis," a conservation planning approach that evaluates how well native vertebrate species and natural ecological communities are represented within existing conservation lands. When species or habitat types are not adequately covered by lands managed for long-term biodiversity, those shortfalls are identified as "conservation gaps." A key point is that GAP focuses heavily on ordinary, widespread species and their habitats (not only federally listed threatened or endangered species), because land-use and conservation decisions often lack consistent, broad-scale information about the common wildlife and ecosystems that make up most of the landscape.
The mission of GAP is to deliver state, regional, and national assessments of conservation status for native vertebrate species and U.S. land cover types, and to make that information practical for land management and planning. The program does this through five main objectives: producing consistent land cover maps for the United States; mapping predicted distributions of vertebrate species; documenting how well species and land cover types are represented in areas managed for long-term biodiversity; sharing these data and findings with the public and with organizations responsible for research, policy, planning, and land management; and strengthening institutional cooperation so the information is actually used in state and regional decision-making. In practice, projects funded under this opportunity typically contribute to improved geospatial datasets, modeling, assessment products, and coordination workflows that help planners and managers see where biodiversity is protected, where it is not, and how conservation networks might be improved.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that USGS expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The opportunity was posted March 6, 2008, with an application closing date of April 15, 2008, and an archive date of May 15, 2008. The estimated total funding available is $1,500,000, with an expected five awards. No cost sharing or matching is required. Award ceiling and floor amounts are listed as $0, which typically means applicants must rely on the full announcement for project-specific budget guidance or that award sizes are not predefined in the summary metadata.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with emphasis in the narrative on states, local governments, and other recipients able to work in partnership with USGS GAP. The program falls under CFDA 15.811 (Gap Analysis Program) and is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Faith Peters, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7356.
USGS Gap Analysis Program (GAP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the USGS Gap Analysis Program (GAP) funding opportunity?
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Program (GAP) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity that supports scientific and technical projects carried out in partnership with USGS GAP. Funded projects are expected to advance GAP's mission and objectives and align with applicable federal authorities and any annual priorities stated in the announcement and related addenda.
What does "gap analysis" mean in this program?
In the GAP context, "gap analysis" is a conservation planning approach that evaluates how well native vertebrate species and natural ecological communities are represented within existing conservation lands. If a species or habitat type is not adequately covered by lands managed for long-term biodiversity, that shortfall is identified as a "conservation gap."
What kinds of species does GAP focus on?
GAP places heavy emphasis on ordinary, widespread species and their habitats, not only federally listed threatened or endangered species. The program recognizes that land-use and conservation decisions often lack consistent, broad-scale information about the common wildlife and ecosystems that make up most of the landscape.
What is the mission of GAP?
The mission of GAP is to deliver state, regional, and national assessments of conservation status for native vertebrate species and U.S. land cover types, and to make that information practical for land management and planning.
What are the main objectives of GAP?
GAP pursues five main objectives:
- Produce consistent land cover maps for the United States.
- Map predicted distributions of vertebrate species.
- Document how well species and land cover types are represented in areas managed for long-term biodiversity.
- Share GAP data and findings with the public and with organizations responsible for research, policy, planning, and land management.
- Strengthen institutional cooperation so GAP information is used in state and regional decision-making.
What kinds of projects are typically supported under this opportunity?
Projects funded under this opportunity typically contribute to improved geospatial datasets, modeling efforts, assessment products, and coordination workflows. The intent is to help planners and managers understand where biodiversity is protected, where it is not, and how conservation networks might be improved.
How is this funding different from a standard grant?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates USGS expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off relationship. In practice, that means the work is carried out in partnership with USGS GAP.
What federal authorities does GAP cite for this work?
The program is grounded in federal authorities including the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Land and Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992, and the Organic Act of the USGS. Proposals are expected to align with those authorities as well as GAP objectives and any annual priorities in the announcement and related addenda.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on March 6, 2008. The application closing date was April 15, 2008. The archive date was May 15, 2008.
How much total funding is available and how many awards are expected?
The estimated total funding available is $1,500,000, and the announcement indicates an expected five awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 in the summary metadata. This typically means award sizes are not predefined in the summary or that applicants must rely on the full announcement for project-specific budget guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity). The narrative emphasizes partners such as states and local governments, and other recipients that can work in partnership with USGS GAP.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA 15.811 (Gap Analysis Program).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What does GAP produce or deliver with its funding?
GAP delivers consistent land cover maps, predicted vertebrate species distribution maps, representation assessments for species and land cover types within lands managed for long-term biodiversity, and shared datasets and findings intended for public use and for decision-making by research, policy, planning, and land management organizations.
How does GAP information get used in decision-making?
One of GAP's objectives is strengthening institutional cooperation so the information is actually used in state and regional decision-making. Projects under this opportunity often support coordination workflows and practical products designed for planners and managers.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Faith Peters, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7356.
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