Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0246
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0246
- The DOI-USGS1 in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geotechnical Fundamentals for Risk Reduction for Nepal Earthquake Professionals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 08, 2016 and posted on Jun 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2016. (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 $59,940.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Geotechnical Fundamentals for Risk Reduction for Nepal Earthquake Professionals" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0246) is a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS). It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 15.808) and is structured to support work that strengthens geotechnical knowledge and practice for earthquake risk reduction efforts connected to Nepal. Because it is identified as non-competitive, the funding is not being awarded through an open, comparative review among multiple applicants in the typical way; instead, it is set up to support a specific collaboration or predetermined recipient relationship consistent with a cooperative agreement model, where substantial involvement by the federal agency is expected during the project.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the primary applicants are public universities and similar state-run academic entities. The award information indicates a single expected award, with a funding ceiling of $59,940. This ceiling functions as the maximum amount anticipated under the agreement rather than a guaranteed amount, and it suggests a focused, relatively small-scale project, such as specialized training, curriculum delivery, technical workshops, or targeted research and capacity-building activities aimed at professionals who work in earthquake-related geotechnical fields.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was created and posted on June 8, 2016, with both the original and current closing date listed as June 22, 2016, reflecting a short application window. The funding instrument type is explicitly a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, signaling that USGS likely anticipated active participation in the technical direction, coordination, or oversight of the funded work. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a narrowly scoped federal-academic partnership intended to improve geotechnical fundamentals in support of earthquake risk reduction for Nepal-focused professional audiences, with one planned award up to $59,940, administered by DOI-USGS under CFDA 15.808.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Geotechnical Fundamentals for Risk Reduction for Nepal Earthquake Professionals."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0246.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior (DOI-USGS).
Is this a competitive or non-competitive opportunity?
It is identified as a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement. That means it is not being awarded through an open, comparative review among multiple applicants in the typical competitive grant process.
What does "non-competitive" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, "non-competitive" indicates the funding is set up to support a specific collaboration or predetermined recipient relationship, consistent with a cooperative agreement model, rather than selecting among many applicants through a standard competition.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on this notice)?
This notice indicates that a cooperative agreement involves substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. In practice for this opportunity, that suggests USGS expected active participation in technical direction, coordination, or oversight of the work.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.808.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The award is structured to support work that strengthens geotechnical knowledge and practice for earthquake risk reduction efforts connected to Nepal, aimed at Nepal-focused earthquake professionals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as public universities and similar state-run academic entities.
Are private universities eligible to apply?
Not based on the eligibility statement provided. The notice limits eligibility to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards are expected?
The award information indicates a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The funding ceiling is $59,940. This is the maximum amount anticipated under the agreement, not a guaranteed amount.
Does the $59,940 ceiling mean the project will definitely receive that amount?
No. The description explains the ceiling functions as a maximum anticipated amount rather than a guaranteed amount.
What kinds of activities might this funding support?
The description suggests the ceiling aligns with a focused, relatively small-scale project such as specialized training, curriculum delivery, technical workshops, or targeted research and capacity-building activities for earthquake-related geotechnical professionals.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 8, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
Both the original and current closing date are listed as June 22, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 8, 2016) and the closing date (June 22, 2016), the window was short (about two weeks).
Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement.
What is the overall structure of the opportunity?
Overall, it is described as a narrowly scoped federal-academic partnership administered by DOI-USGS under CFDA 15.808, intended to improve geotechnical fundamentals in support of earthquake risk reduction connected to Nepal, with one planned award up to $59,940.
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