Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0489
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0489
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrography Updates in the Matanuska Susitna Basin, Alaska" 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 Sep 3, 2015 and posted on Sep 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Hydrography Updates in the Matanuska Susitna Basin, Alaska" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0489) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement focused on improving hydrographic data for a very large region of south-central Alaska. The project targets the entire Matanuska Susitna (Mat Su) Basin, which spans about 25,250 square miles, roughly comparable in size to the combined area of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The core purpose is to update both one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) hydrographic features across the basin, meaning the work is aimed at refining mapped representations of water-related features such as stream networks and broader waterbody or surface-water extents, so the basin-wide hydrography better reflects current conditions and supports modern analysis.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the awarding agency during project execution rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The anticipated number of awards is one, suggesting the USGS intended to select a single lead recipient to carry out the work, potentially coordinating with other partners. The estimated total funding is $50,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also set at $50,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a variable range. No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified, so applicants were not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which narrows applicants primarily to qualifying universities and similar public academic entities. The announcement highlights that this project is supported by a consortium of agencies and non-governmental organizations working together to fund and complete the update effort, including USGS, The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN). This consortium framing signals a collaborative, multi-stakeholder effort where the resulting updated hydrography is likely intended to serve multiple operational and conservation needs, such as improving baseline datasets used for mapping, environmental planning, habitat and wildlife management, hydrologic assessment, and other resource decision-making across the Mat Su Basin.
The opportunity timeline shows it was posted and created on September 3, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 17, 2015, and an archive date of October 17, 2015. For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7382.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Hydrography Updates in the Matanuska Susitna Basin, Alaska" and the Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 15 FA 0489.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding announcement is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the main purpose of this project?
The purpose is to improve hydrographic data for the Matanuska Susitna (Mat Su) Basin in south-central Alaska by updating basin-wide hydrography so it better reflects current conditions and supports modern analysis.
What area does the project cover?
The project targets the entire Matanuska Susitna (Mat Su) Basin, covering about 25,250 square miles.
How large is the Mat Su Basin compared to other areas?
The basin is described as roughly comparable in size to the combined area of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
What types of hydrographic updates are included?
The work includes updates to both one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) hydrographic features across the basin.
What do "1D" and "2D" hydrographic features mean in this context?
In this announcement, 1D and 2D updates refer to refining mapped representations of water-related features such as stream networks (1D) and broader waterbody or surface-water extents (2D), so the hydrography reflects current conditions.
What kind of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the awarding agency during project execution, rather than a more hands-off approach.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, described as "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $50,000.
Is the award amount fixed or a range?
It is a fixed amount: the award ceiling is $50,000 and the award floor is also $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Which organizations are described as supporting this project?
The announcement describes support from a consortium of agencies and non-governmental organizations, including USGS, The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN).
What does the consortium support suggest about the project?
It suggests a collaborative, multi-stakeholder effort where the updated hydrography is intended to serve multiple operational and conservation needs across the Mat Su Basin.
What kinds of uses are mentioned for the updated hydrography?
The updated data is described as supporting mapping, environmental planning, habitat and wildlife management, hydrologic assessment, and other resource decision-making.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on September 3, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 17, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 17, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The contact phone number provided is 703-648-7382.
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