Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0331
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0331
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Identification of genes encoding cell surface markers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.310.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 03, 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 $148,905.00 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:
This funding opportunity is a Notice of Intent (NOI) issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), focused on research related to the identification of genes that encode cell surface markers. The opportunity is listed under the title "Identification of genes encoding cell surface markers" and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0331. It falls under the discretionary funding category and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which generally indicates a project structure where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the performance of the work, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or oversight beyond what is typical in a standard grant.
The program area is categorized under Natural Resources, and it is tied to CFDA Number 10.310, which is the catalog identifier used to group and track federal assistance programs. While the title references genes and cell surface markers (language often associated with biomedical or molecular biology work), the administering agency is USGS, so the underlying rationale may relate to biological research connected to natural resource management, environmental health, wildlife disease, ecosystem monitoring, invasive species, or related fields that USGS supports. In practical terms, the work implied by the title could include molecular or genetic approaches to identify specific genes responsible for producing proteins expressed on cell surfaces, potentially enabling better classification, detection, or tracking of particular cell types or organisms, depending on the program context.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. That typically means state universities and other public colleges that meet the federal definition for this applicant category. No other eligible applicant types are listed in the source data provided, which suggests the competition (or intended recipient pool) is narrowly defined and may reflect a targeted research collaboration with academic partners that have the required facilities and expertise.
The opportunity was created on July 20, 2016, with an original closing date of August 3, 2016, giving a relatively short submission window. The award information indicates a single expected award, with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $148,905. Because it is an NOI, the posting may represent an intent to fund a specific project or to announce an upcoming or limited-scope award rather than a broad, open solicitation with multiple awards. In many federal contexts, an NOI can also be used to signal that a full application or proposal is expected from a particular organization or that the agency is notifying the public of its intent to make an award under certain circumstances.
In summary, USGS 16 FA 0331 is a USGS discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity for a single award up to $148,905, open to public/state-controlled higher education institutions, supporting research aimed at identifying genes that encode cell surface markers. The tight timeline and "NOI" label suggest it may be a targeted or limited-competition action rather than a large, multi-award research program announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Identification of genes encoding cell surface markers."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USGS 16 FA 0331.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This Notice of Intent (NOI) is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of announcement is this (NOI), and what does that typically mean?
This posting is a Notice of Intent (NOI). Based on the information provided, the NOI label and the context (including one expected award and a short window) suggest it may reflect an intent to fund a specific project or an upcoming/limited-scope award rather than a broad, multi-award open solicitation. In many federal contexts, an NOI can also be used to indicate that a full proposal may be expected from a particular organization or a narrowly defined pool of applicants.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the discretionary funding category.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for how the project will be run?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the performance of the work. This can include collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or oversight beyond what is typical in a standard grant.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The program area is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA Number 10.310.
What kind of research does this opportunity support?
Based on the title and description provided, the supported work focuses on research related to identifying genes that encode cell surface markers. This could involve molecular or genetic approaches to identify genes responsible for producing proteins expressed on cell surfaces, potentially enabling better classification, detection, or tracking of particular cell types or organisms, depending on the program context.
Why is USGS (a natural resources agency) associated with a genetics/cell surface marker topic?
Although the title uses language common in molecular biology, the administering agency is USGS and the program area is Natural Resources. The provided information suggests the underlying rationale may relate to biological research connected to natural resource management, environmental health, wildlife disease, ecosystem monitoring, invasive species, or related areas supported by USGS.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private universities, nonprofits, companies, or individuals eligible?
No other eligible applicant types are listed in the information provided. The only explicitly eligible category mentioned is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The award information indicates a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for the award?
The maximum (ceiling) amount listed is $148,905.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 20, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is August 3, 2016.
How long was the submission window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (July 20, 2016) and the original closing date (August 3, 2016), the posting indicates a relatively short submission window.
Does the short timeline suggest anything about the competitiveness or scope?
Based on the information provided, the combination of the NOI label, a single expected award, and a short submission window suggests this may be a targeted or limited-competition action rather than a broad research program with many awards.
Is this opportunity described as a broad open solicitation?
The information provided does not describe it as a broad, open multi-award solicitation. Instead, it is described as an NOI with one expected award and a tight timeline, which may indicate a limited-scope or targeted action.
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