Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0012
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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.814 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 23, 2009 and posted on Oct 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Geological Survey that focuses on safeguarding important geological and geophysical information so it is not lost, deteriorated, or left inaccessible. The program was created under Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58), which set out a clear national purpose: preserve high-value geoscience data and make it easier for the public and professionals to find and use those materials over the long term.
At its core, NGGDPP supports three connected goals. First, it funds efforts to archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, including maps, well logs, and physical samples. This is the practical preservation work: organizing collections, stabilizing or storing materials properly, and converting at-risk records into formats that can be maintained for decades. Second, the program aims to build and maintain a national-level catalog that describes what has been preserved and where it is held, so users do not have to search blindly across dozens of separate repositories. Third, it provides technical and financial assistance tied to those archival activities, helping eligible partners adopt better preservation practices and improve access to their holdings.
For FY 2010, the program places special emphasis on developing the National Digital Catalog and, importantly, on actually populating it with records describing archived materials. In other words, the priority is not only saving data but also making it discoverable through a standardized national inventory. The FY 2010 notice also signals an expanded scope, where resources allow, to include support for digital infrastructure and special needs. That can be understood as backing the underlying systems, tools, workflows, and capacity that make digitization, cataloging, and long-term stewardship feasible, especially for collections with unusual formats, high risk of loss, or significant public value.
This particular opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0012) was posted on October 23, 2009, with an application deadline of November 23, 2009, and an archive date of December 23, 2009. It is offered as a grant under the Natural Resources funding activity category, with an estimated total funding amount of $550,000 and an expected 35 awards. The listed CFDA number is 15.814, which corresponds to the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program. The award ceiling and floor are shown as $0 in the source listing, which typically indicates that specific per-award ranges were not stated in that summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement or related guidance.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and applicants should also plan for cost sharing or matching because the opportunity explicitly requires it. Practically, that means proposals would need to document how the state will contribute resources alongside federal funds, whether through cash, staff time, equipment, services, or other allowable contributions, consistent with the program rules.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7366, identified in the notice as the contracting officer point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP)?
The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Its purpose is to safeguard important geological and geophysical information so it is not lost, deteriorated, or left inaccessible, and to improve long-term discoverability and use of preserved materials.
What law created the NGGDPP and what is the program meant to achieve nationally?
The program was created under Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58). The national purpose described is to preserve high-value geoscience data and make it easier for the public and professionals to find and use those materials over the long term.
What kinds of data and materials does NGGDPP support preserving?
NGGDPP supports archiving geologic, geophysical, and engineering data. Examples specifically mentioned include maps, well logs, and physical samples, along with other records and materials that are at risk of loss or deterioration.
What are the main goals of the NGGDPP?
The program supports three connected goals: (1) funding efforts to archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data (including practical preservation work like organizing, stabilizing, and converting records), (2) building and maintaining a national-level catalog describing what has been preserved and where it is held, and (3) providing technical and financial assistance tied to archival activities to improve preservation practices and access.
What does "archiving" or "preservation work" mean in the context of this program?
In this context, preservation work includes organizing collections, stabilizing or storing materials properly, and converting at-risk records into formats that can be maintained for decades. The description also ties preservation to improving access and long-term stewardship.
What is the National Digital Catalog and why is it important?
The National Digital Catalog is described as a national-level catalog that helps users discover what geoscience materials have been preserved and where they are held. It is meant to reduce the need for users to search across many separate repositories without a standardized inventory.
What were the special funding priorities for FY 2010 under NGGDPP?
For FY 2010, the program placed special emphasis on developing the National Digital Catalog and on populating it with records describing archived materials. The priority is both saving data and making it discoverable through a standardized national inventory.
Does the FY 2010 notice indicate any expanded scope beyond basic preservation?
Yes. Where resources allow, the FY 2010 notice signals an expanded scope to include support for digital infrastructure and special needs. This is described as support for systems, tools, workflows, and capacity that make digitization, cataloging, and long-term stewardship feasible, especially for collections with unusual formats, high risk of loss, or significant public value.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NGGDPP grant listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 10HQPA0012.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity is offered as a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.814, which corresponds to the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $550,000.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expected 35 awards.
Is there a stated minimum or maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling and floor are shown as $0 in the source listing. That typically indicates the per-award ranges were not stated in that summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement or related guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly requires cost sharing or matching, so proposals should plan to document how the state will contribute resources alongside federal funds.
What kinds of contributions may count toward the cost share or match (as described in the listing)?
The description notes that matching contributions could include cash, staff time, equipment, services, or other allowable contributions, consistent with the program rules.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 23, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 23, 2009.
What is the archive date shown for the opportunity?
The archive date shown is December 23, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, identified as the contracting officer point of contact.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided for Margaret Eastman is 703-648-7366.
What is the overall focus of this opportunity in practical terms?
The opportunity focuses on preventing important geoscience data from being lost or degraded, improving long-term stewardship, and making preserved materials easier to discover through a national catalog, with FY 2010 emphasis on developing and populating the National Digital Catalog.
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