Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0011
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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 "National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.809 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2009 and posted on Oct 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2010 Apply no later than January 7, 2010 at 200 p.m. EDT. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award. If it is determined that an application will not be considered because it was late, the applicant will be so notified immediately.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,320,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program (NSDI CAP) is a discretionary federal grant program run through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that supports innovative, community-driven projects aimed at strengthening the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). In practical terms, the program is meant to improve how digital geospatial data is discovered, accessed, shared, managed, and ultimately used across the United States. The NSDI is described broadly as a combination of technology, policy, organizations, and people working together to make geospatial data more cost-effective to produce, easier to find, and more widely usable across many sectors and disciplines.
This opportunity emphasizes projects that move the geospatial community toward more consistent standards and better coordination. Key focus areas include documenting, implementing, and doing outreach around Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) geospatial standards, especially metadata standards that make datasets easier to search for and understand. It also prioritizes efforts that expand geographic information coordination across organizational levels (for example, improving alignment between local, state, tribal, regional, and federal stakeholders), promote geospatial best practices, and advance geospatial web services and related frameworks. Another emphasized element is clearinghouse establishment, meaning systems and practices that support cataloging and distribution so users can reliably locate and obtain geospatial resources.
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often involving substantial involvement by the agency during the project. The program expects to make about 26 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,320,000. Individual awards are expected to range from $25,000 (award floor) to $75,000 (award ceiling). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the terms outlined in the full announcement.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications provided in the full notice under additional eligibility information. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.809 and falls under the activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The FGDC, hosted by the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP), has administered NSDI CAP funding since 1994, and the stated intent is that project outcomes will benefit multiple federal agencies as well as the broader geospatial community by improving interoperability, coordination, and practical access to geospatial information.
For this specific funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0011), the application deadline was January 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with late proposals explicitly not considered. The posting date was October 16, 2009, and the opportunity was later archived on February 6, 2010. The listed point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement was Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7344.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program (NSDI CAP)?
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements Program (NSDI CAP) is a discretionary federal funding program administered through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It supports innovative, community-driven projects that strengthen the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) by improving how digital geospatial data is discovered, accessed, shared, managed, and used across the United States.
What is the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)?
The NSDI is described as a combination of technology, policy, organizations, and people working together to make geospatial data more cost-effective to produce, easier to find, and more widely usable across many sectors and disciplines.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to move the geospatial community toward more consistent standards and better coordination, leading to improved interoperability and more practical access to geospatial information.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run through the USGS. It is associated with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), which is hosted by the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP).
What types of projects does NSDI CAP prioritize?
This opportunity emphasizes projects that strengthen standards and coordination in the geospatial community, including work related to geospatial standards, coordination across different levels of government and organizations, geospatial best practices, geospatial web services, and clearinghouse establishment.
What standards-related work is emphasized?
The notice highlights documenting, implementing, and conducting outreach around FGDC geospatial standards, especially metadata standards that help make datasets easier to search for and understand.
Why is metadata a key focus area?
Metadata standards make geospatial datasets easier to discover and interpret by improving how they can be searched for and understood.
What does “geographic information coordination across organizational levels†mean in this program?
It refers to improving alignment and coordination among local, state, tribal, regional, and federal stakeholders so geospatial data and practices are better coordinated and more interoperable.
Does the program support geospatial web services?
Yes. Advancing geospatial web services and related frameworks is listed as one of the emphasized focus areas.
What does “clearinghouse establishment†mean in the context of this opportunity?
It refers to systems and practices that support cataloging and distribution of geospatial resources so users can reliably locate and obtain geospatial datasets and related information.
What kind of award instrument is used?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements. This generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often involving substantial involvement by the agency during the project.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The program expected to make about 26 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding for this announcement?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this announcement was $1,320,000.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (award floor) to $75,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the terms outlined in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications provided in the full notice under additional eligibility information.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.809.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The opportunity falls under the activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How long has NSDI CAP funding been administered by the FGDC/USGS National Geospatial Program?
The FGDC, hosted by the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP), has administered NSDI CAP funding since 1994.
Who is expected to benefit from the outcomes of funded projects?
The stated intent is that project outcomes will benefit multiple federal agencies as well as the broader geospatial community by improving interoperability, coordination, and practical access to geospatial information.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this notice is 10HQPA0011.
When was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Are late proposals accepted?
No. Late proposals were explicitly not considered under this notice.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was October 16, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on February 6, 2010.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement was Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7344.
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