Opportunity Information: Apply for 11HQPA0007
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.816 Minerals Resources External Research Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2010 and posted on Aug 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $255,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Applications will be accepted from any individual who has the ability to conduct research consistent with the Mineral Resources Program goals (see Research Topic Eligibility section below) and who is not employed by a U.S. Federal agency. Applicants need not be U.S. citizens and can be affiliated (but are not required to be affiliated) with universities, State agencies, Tribal governments or organizations, industry, or other private sector groups. The following are ineligible for consideration under this announcement Proposals from U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government employees. Proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC). Proposals in which there is a real or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Federal employees can be collaborators in proposed research, however, they are prohibited from receiving MRERP funds for salary or other expenses. Collaborative proposals between an external organization and a USGS/MRERP project may be funded as a cooperative agreement or as a grant depending upon the extent and type of involvement of the USGS in the work. Discussion and coordination between internal and external researchers is encouraged however, USGS personnel are prohibited from helping an external organization prepare its proposal for competitive funding. MRERP reserves the right to fund either part or all of the applicants involved in a collaborative study. Proposals to fund research in foreign countries will be considered when the proposed research provides knowledge or new techniques leading to a greater understanding of U.S. mineral resource issues. Applications submitted by foreign organizations must be submitted in English and in U.S. dollars. Awards involving foreign governments may require additional coordination and approval by the U.S. Department of State. Foreign countries must have U.S. Corresponding Bank and must complete Standard Form 1199A Direct Deposit Signup Form with the U.S. Bank information if selected for funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Resources Program (MRP) funding opportunity that supports research on non-fuel mineral resources, with FY 2011 explicitly expanded to also include uranium-related topics. It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect meaningful involvement or coordination with USGS as appropriate to the project, especially for collaborative efforts where USGS researchers may participate as collaborators. The overall goal is to fund research that advances knowledge, methods, data, or understanding connected to U.S. mineral resource issues.
For FY 2011, the USGS expected a total program funding level of about $255,000, though the announcement notes that the final amount depended on completion of the federal appropriations process. If the full $255,000 remained available, USGS anticipated making roughly 3 to 5 awards, but proposals were not required to fit a fixed dollar amount because the announcement did not set a formal award ceiling or floor. All funded work had to be completed within one year of the project start date, with the start date tied to when funds became available and when the award agreement was fully executed.
Eligibility is broadly open to applicants who can carry out research aligned with MRP goals and who are not employed by a U.S. federal agency. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens and may apply as individuals or through affiliations such as universities, state agencies, Tribal governments or organizations, industry, or other private sector organizations. However, certain applicants are specifically excluded: U.S. government agencies and federal employees may not apply as recipients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are ineligible, and proposals presenting a real or apparent conflict of interest will not be considered. Federal employees may collaborate scientifically on a project, but they cannot receive MRERP funds for salary or other expenses. The program also emphasizes that while discussion and coordination between external researchers and USGS staff is encouraged, USGS personnel are not allowed to help external applicants prepare proposals for competitive funding.
MRERP will consider projects that involve research conducted in foreign countries when the work clearly contributes knowledge or techniques that improve understanding of U.S. mineral resource issues. Foreign organizations may apply, but applications must be submitted in English and budgeted in U.S. dollars. Awards that involve foreign governments may trigger additional coordination and approvals through the U.S. Department of State. Administrative requirements for foreign recipients include having a U.S. corresponding bank and completing Standard Form 1199A (Direct Deposit Signup Form) with U.S. bank information if selected.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number 11HQPA0007 and CFDA 15.816 (Minerals Resources External Research Program). The opportunity was posted on August 16, 2010, and the application deadline was September 27, 2010, with an archive date of October 27, 2010. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to the USGS contracting point of contact, Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP) - FAQs
1) What is the Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP)?
MRERP is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Resources Program (MRP) funding opportunity that supports external research on non-fuel mineral resources. For FY 2011, the scope was explicitly expanded to also include uranium-related topics.
2) What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to fund research that advances knowledge, methods, data, or understanding connected to U.S. mineral resource issues.
3) What type of award is MRERP offering?
MRERP is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means awardees should expect meaningful involvement or coordination with USGS as appropriate to the project, particularly for collaborative efforts where USGS researchers may participate as collaborators.
4) Does USGS participate in funded projects?
USGS involvement is expected where appropriate to the project and can be especially relevant for collaborative efforts in which USGS researchers may participate as collaborators. The specific level of involvement depends on the project and award agreement.
5) How much total funding was expected for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, USGS expected a total program funding level of about $255,000. The announcement also states the final amount depended on completion of the federal appropriations process.
6) How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
If the full $255,000 remained available, USGS anticipated making roughly 3 to 5 awards.
7) Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
No formal award ceiling or floor was set in the announcement. Proposals were not required to fit a fixed dollar amount.
8) How long can the project last?
All funded work had to be completed within one year of the project start date.
9) When does the project start date occur?
The start date is tied to when funds become available and when the award agreement is fully executed.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to applicants who can carry out research aligned with MRP goals and who are not employed by a U.S. federal agency.
11) Do applicants have to be U.S. citizens?
No. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens.
12) Can an individual apply, or does it have to be an organization?
Applicants may apply as individuals or through affiliations such as universities, state agencies, Tribal governments or organizations, industry, or other private sector organizations.
13) Which applicants are not eligible?
The announcement specifically excludes U.S. government agencies and federal employees from applying as recipients. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are also ineligible. Additionally, proposals presenting a real or apparent conflict of interest will not be considered.
14) Can federal employees participate in any way?
Federal employees may collaborate scientifically on a project, but they cannot receive MRERP funds for salary or other expenses.
15) Can USGS staff help external applicants write or prepare proposals?
No. While discussion and coordination between external researchers and USGS staff is encouraged, USGS personnel are not allowed to help external applicants prepare proposals for competitive funding.
16) Are projects conducted outside the United States allowed?
Yes. MRERP will consider projects involving research conducted in foreign countries when the work clearly contributes knowledge or techniques that improve understanding of U.S. mineral resource issues.
17) Can foreign organizations apply?
Yes. Foreign organizations may apply, but applications must be submitted in English and budgeted in U.S. dollars.
18) Are there special requirements or approvals for awards involving foreign governments?
Possibly. Awards that involve foreign governments may trigger additional coordination and approvals through the U.S. Department of State.
19) What banking/administrative requirements apply to foreign recipients?
Foreign recipients must have a U.S. corresponding bank. If selected, they must complete Standard Form 1199A (Direct Deposit Signup Form) with U.S. bank information.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 11HQPA0007. The CFDA is 15.816 (Minerals Resources External Research Program).
22) When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on August 16, 2010. The application deadline was September 27, 2010. The archive date was October 27, 2010.
23) Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues were directed to Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
24) What happens if a proposal has a conflict of interest?
The announcement states that proposals presenting a real or apparent conflict of interest will not be considered.
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