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- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gradient Hole Drilling Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.038 Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Gradient Hole Drilling Project (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01202) was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), under the Natural Resources activity category. The grant was structured as a single expected award totaling $100,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $100,000, meaning the program anticipated funding one recipient at one fixed amount. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The associated CFDA program was 15.038, "Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands," which aligns the project with mineral and energy resource assessment activities on tribal lands.
This opportunity was designated as a single-source award to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (listed in the announcement as Pyramid Lake Piute Tribe), indicating the agency intended to fund that specific federally recognized tribal government rather than run a broadly competitive selection at the time of posting. The notice also states the project had been previously announced competitively in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011, and that the current posting reflects moving forward with a direct award to the tribe. Eligible applicants were identified as Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, but the single-source language makes clear the intended recipient for this particular award.
The project purpose was to assess a new area for geothermal energy with the potential to produce electricity. In practical terms, "gradient hole drilling" typically refers to drilling relatively shallow test holes to measure subsurface temperature gradients and related geologic conditions, which helps determine whether a site has sufficient heat flow and reservoir characteristics to justify more advanced geothermal exploration and eventual development. By funding this type of field assessment, the grant supports early-stage evaluation work that can reduce uncertainty about the geothermal resource and inform next steps, such as more detailed geophysical surveys, deeper test wells, feasibility studies, and potential power production planning.
Key timeline details show the announcement was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012), with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2012, and an archive date of September 7, 2012. The short open period is consistent with a single-source award notice rather than a full competitive cycle. For access issues related to the full electronic announcement, the listed point of contact was Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 703-390-6408, with the agency identified as BIA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Gradient Hole Drilling Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A12A01202.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed for the opportunity is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The associated CFDA program is 15.038, "Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands."
How much funding was available?
The announcement anticipated a single award totaling $100,000.
Was the award amount flexible or fixed?
The award ceiling and the award floor were both $100,000, indicating a single fixed award amount rather than a range.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected, consistent with the notice describing a single expected award and a single fixed amount.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed in the provided information.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were identified as Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
The posting describes the award as single-source, meaning the agency intended to fund a specific recipient rather than run an open competition for this particular award at the time of posting.
Who was the intended recipient for this single-source award?
The notice indicates the intended recipient was the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (listed in the announcement as Pyramid Lake Piute Tribe).
Why does the notice mention a prior competitive announcement?
The notice states the project had previously been announced competitively in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011, and that the current posting reflects moving forward with a direct award to the tribe.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose was to assess a new area for geothermal energy with the potential to produce electricity.
What does "gradient hole drilling" mean in this context?
Gradient hole drilling typically refers to drilling relatively shallow test holes to measure subsurface temperature gradients and related geologic conditions. These measurements help evaluate whether a site may have sufficient heat flow and appropriate reservoir characteristics for further geothermal exploration and potential development.
How does this type of grant support geothermal development?
By funding early-stage field assessment work, the project can reduce uncertainty about the geothermal resource and help inform next steps, such as more detailed geophysical surveys, deeper test wells, feasibility studies, and potential power production planning.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012).
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed was August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was September 7, 2012.
Why was the open period so short?
The short open period is consistent with a single-source award notice rather than a full competitive application cycle.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full electronic announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 703-390-6408. The agency identified for the contact is the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
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