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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP) FY 2014 (G14AS00007)

What is this funding opportunity?

This is the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP) FY 2014 discretionary federal funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00007). It is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and supports ongoing science and technology activities and other research and development work connected to the Upper Mississippi River System Long Term Resource Monitoring Program.

Which agency is offering the grant?

The awarding agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

What type of funding instrument is used?

The opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument.

What is the CFDA number associated with this program?

The program is listed under CFDA 15.978.

What is the main goal of the LTRMP funding described here?

The goal is to maintain a consistent, long-running monitoring effort for the Upper Mississippi River System by coordinating USGS work with designated partner state agencies that operate LTRMP field stations. The emphasis is on sustained resource monitoring intended to generate comparable information over time, so river conditions and trends can be understood across years.

Is this opportunity focused on one-time research projects?

No. The focus described is sustained resource monitoring rather than a one-time research project, with an intent to produce comparable long-term data and information.

Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?

No. This opportunity is not open competition. Eligibility is restricted by statute.

What law restricts eligibility for this opportunity?

Eligibility is restricted by the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-662).

Who is eligible to apply?

Only the state agencies tied to the six LTRMP field stations identified in the announcement are eligible. The eligible applicants listed are:

• Iowa Department of Natural Resources (LTRMP Mississippi River Monitoring Station)
• Illinois Natural History Survey (LTRMP Pool 26 Field Station and LTRMP Havana Field Station)
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (LTRMP Lake City Field Station)
• Missouri Department of Conservation (LTRMP Open Rivers and Wetlands Field Station)
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (LTRMP Pool 8 Field Station)

Are universities, nonprofits, local governments, or private entities eligible to apply directly?

No. Because the program is structured around the designated field stations and state partners named in the announcement, other universities, nonprofits, local governments, or private entities are not eligible to apply directly under this particular announcement.

How many states and field stations are involved in the eligible partnership structure?

The eligible partners are tied to six LTRMP field stations located across five states.

What are the key dates for this opportunity?

Key dates provided in the opportunity information include:

• Posting date: September 24, 2013
• Created in the system: May 29, 2014
• Due date for new applications or actions involving changes in scope of work or total estimated cost: January 14, 2014
• Due date for other changes not involving a change in scope of work or total estimated cost: originally March 31, 2014
• Extended closing date for those other changes: June 30, 2014
• Archive date: December 31, 2014

Were there multiple due dates, and why?

Yes. The announcement set multiple due dates during FY 2014 depending on the type of request. One deadline applied to new applications or actions that changed the scope of work or total estimated cost, and a different deadline applied to other changes that did not affect scope of work or total estimated cost.

What was the due date for new applications or requests that changed scope or total estimated cost?

The due date for new applications or actions involving changes in scope of work or total estimated cost was January 14, 2014.

What was the due date for other changes that did not change scope or total estimated cost?

The due date for other changes that did not involve changes to scope of work or total estimated cost was originally March 31, 2014, and later shows as extended to June 30, 2014.

Is the opportunity still accepting submissions?

No. The archive date is December 31, 2014, which indicates the announcement is no longer active for submissions.

How much funding is available under this opportunity?

The source data list an estimated total funding amount of 0 and both the award ceiling and award floor as 0. This commonly indicates that the public-facing Grants.gov record does not specify dollar amounts in the notice itself, or that funding levels are determined through internal allocations, amendments, or program-specific budgeting rather than being advertised as a fixed competitive pool.

Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?

No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

What program area category does this opportunity fall under?

The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development (R and D).

Where can someone find the full announcement details?

The listing references an additional information link hosted on Grants.gov for full announcement details.

Who is the contact person for help accessing the announcement electronically?

The contact provided is Desiree Santa at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7382. Email: dsanta@usgs.gov.

What region or system does the monitoring program focus on?

The monitoring effort described is tied to the Upper Mississippi River System Long Term Resource Monitoring Program.

What is the core approach described for achieving long-term monitoring?

The approach described is coordination between USGS and partner state agencies that operate designated field stations across the region, supporting ongoing monitoring to produce comparable information over time.