Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0002
Apply for 09HQPA0002
- 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" 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 Aug 15, 2008 and posted on Aug 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Resources Program (MRP) funding opportunity that supports applied and basic research tied to non-fuel mineral resources. For FY 2009, the scope was explicitly expanded to include uranium in addition to other non-fuel mineral topics. The program is positioned as an external research mechanism, meaning USGS is seeking to partner with outside organizations that can contribute scientific and technical work aligned with USGS mineral resource priorities.
Funding is offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of anticipated federal involvement in the work. The announcement lists an estimated total program funding level of $250,000 for the cycle, but it also notes that final amounts depended on completion of the federal appropriations process for FY 2009. If appropriations changed the available amount or affected key details, USGS indicated it would circulate an update through the same channels as the original announcement; absent an update, applicants were told to treat the posted dates and amounts as final.
USGS expected to make roughly 3 to 5 awards in FY 2009 if total funding remained at $250,000, although individual proposals were not constrained to a fixed request amount (there was no preset per-project funding target). The notice lists an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $0, and it specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The activity category is research and development in science and technology, and the associated CFDA listing is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
Project timing is a central feature of the announcement. Standard projects are expected to be completed within one year of the award start date, with the start date tied to when funds become available and the award is signed. At the same time, the program allows a two-year proposal option for work that genuinely requires a longer period to complete. Applicants proposing two years are expected to lay out a clear plan that separates what will be achieved in year one versus year two. Reviewers may recommend funding only the first year of a two-year proposal if the work can realistically be broken into independent one-year segments or if the panel believes year-one results should be assessed before committing to year two. Any second-year funding is explicitly contingent on two things: the availability of funds and satisfactory progress. Progress is evaluated through a technical review of a progress report, which must be submitted 30 days before the end of the first year, following the award reporting requirements.
Eligibility is broad in the sense that the competition is open to universities, state agencies, tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations capable of conducting relevant mineral resource research. However, the announcement draws clear exclusions: proposals from US government agencies or US government employees are not eligible, proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not eligible, and proposals that create a real conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest are not eligible for consideration.
Key administrative details in the posting include Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0002, a posted date of August 18, 2008 (created August 15, 2008), and an application closing date of September 29, 2008 (with an archive date of October 28, 2008). For support accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP) FAQ
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 applied and basic research related to non-fuel mineral resources. It is designed as an external research mechanism, meaning USGS is looking to partner with outside organizations that can contribute scientific and technical work aligned with USGS mineral resource priorities.
What types of research does MRERP support?
The program supports both applied and basic research tied to non-fuel mineral resources. For FY 2009, the scope was explicitly expanded to include uranium in addition to other non-fuel mineral topics.
Is uranium research included under this opportunity?
Yes. For FY 2009, the program scope was explicitly expanded to include uranium along with other non-fuel mineral research topics.
Is this opportunity intended for USGS internal work or external partners?
It is positioned as an external research mechanism. USGS is seeking to partner with organizations outside the federal government that can perform relevant mineral resource research aligned with USGS priorities.
What funding instruments are available (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding may be provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The choice depends on the level of anticipated federal involvement in the work.
What is the estimated total funding available for this cycle?
The announcement lists an estimated total program funding level of $250,000 for the FY 2009 cycle, with the note that final amounts depend on completion of the federal appropriations process.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
If total funding remained at $250,000, USGS expected to make roughly 3 to 5 awards for FY 2009.
Is there a required or suggested per-project funding amount?
No. The notice states proposals were not constrained to a fixed request amount, and there was no preset per-project funding target.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $250,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor listed in the notice is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is research and development in science and technology.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The associated CFDA listing is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
How long are projects expected to last?
Standard projects are expected to be completed within one year of the award start date. The start date is tied to when funds become available and when the award is signed.
Are two-year projects allowed?
Yes. The program allows a two-year proposal option for work that genuinely requires a longer period to complete.
If proposing a two-year project, what planning details are expected?
Applicants proposing two years are expected to provide a clear plan that separates what will be achieved in year one versus year two.
Can USGS fund only the first year of a two-year proposal?
Yes. Reviewers may recommend funding only the first year of a two-year proposal if the work can be broken into independent one-year segments or if the panel believes year-one results should be assessed before committing to year two.
Is second-year funding guaranteed for two-year projects?
No. Any second-year funding is explicitly contingent on (1) the availability of funds and (2) satisfactory progress.
How is progress assessed for second-year funding consideration?
Progress is evaluated through a technical review of a progress report submitted 30 days before the end of the first year, following the award reporting requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to universities, state agencies, tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations capable of conducting relevant mineral resource research.
Are US government agencies or US government employees eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states proposals from US government agencies or US government employees are not eligible.
Are Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) eligible?
No. Proposals from FFRDCs are not eligible.
How does the program handle conflicts of interest?
Proposals that create a real conflict of interest, or even the appearance of a conflict of interest, are not eligible for consideration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09HQPA0002.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is August 18, 2008, and it was created on August 15, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is September 29, 2008.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is October 28, 2008.
What happens if federal appropriations change the funding level or key details?
The announcement notes that final amounts depended on completion of the FY 2009 federal appropriations process. If appropriations changed available funds or affected key details, USGS indicated it would circulate an update through the same channels as the original announcement. If no update was issued, applicants were told to treat the posted dates and amounts as final.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
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