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- The Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NON COMPETITIVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Estuarine Sediment Dynamics and Climate Change Impacts on the U.S. West Coast" 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 Jun 19, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2015 NON COMPETITIVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- NON COMPETITIVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00246, was a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The project focus, reflected in the title "Estuarine Sediment Dynamics and Climate Change Impacts on the U.S. West Coast," indicates an applied research effort aimed at improving understanding of how sediment moves, accumulates, and changes within West Coast estuaries, and how those sediment processes interact with climate-driven stressors. In practical terms, this kind of work typically supports better forecasting and management of estuarine environments as sea levels rise, storm patterns shift, and watershed inputs change, all of which can alter erosion, deposition, habitat distribution, navigation channels, and flood risk in and around estuaries.
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency in the work. Cooperative agreements are commonly used when the agency anticipates close collaboration with the recipient during project planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The opportunity was explicitly labeled "non-competitive," meaning it was not intended to be competed broadly among many applicants; instead, it was structured for a specific eligible party or a very limited pool, as suggested by the eligibility listing ("Others") and the repeated notation that it is a non-competitive cooperative agreement. The posting and closing window was short, with the announcement posted June 19, 2015 and closing July 3, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived on August 2, 2015.
Funding levels were clearly defined. The estimated total funding amount was $300,000, and the award ceiling was also $300,000, indicating USGS expected to fund a single project up to that amount. The anticipated number of awards was one. While the ceiling was $300,000, the award floor was listed as $15,000, which establishes a minimum award size but does not change the overall expectation that the program planned to make one primary award in this case. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The activity category was listed as "Other," with the category explanation again emphasizing the non-competitive cooperative agreement structure rather than a traditional competitive research solicitation. The sponsoring agency was the Geological Survey (USGS). For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact provided was Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 916-278-9340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00246.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed as the sponsoring agency.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
What is the project focus or title of this opportunity?
The project focus is reflected in the title: "Estuarine Sediment Dynamics and Climate Change Impacts on the U.S. West Coast."
What is the purpose of the project described in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the effort is an applied research project intended to improve understanding of how sediment moves, accumulates, and changes within U.S. West Coast estuaries, and how those sediment processes interact with climate-driven stressors.
What kinds of real-world issues is this research intended to support?
The description indicates this work typically supports better forecasting and management of estuarine environments as conditions change (for example, sea level rise, shifting storm patterns, and changes in watershed inputs). These changes can affect erosion and deposition, habitat distribution, navigation channels, and flood risk in and around estuaries.
What type of award mechanism is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This funding opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The provided information states that a cooperative agreement generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency in the work, with close collaboration during project planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. It was described as a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement.
What does "non-competitive" mean in this context?
The description indicates it was not intended to be competed broadly among many applicants. Instead, it was structured for a specific eligible party or a very limited pool.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility listing provided was "Others". The opportunity description also suggests the award was intended for a specific eligible party or a very limited pool because it was explicitly non-competitive.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $300,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $15,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The anticipated number of awards was one.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The information provided states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other", with the explanation emphasizing the non-competitive cooperative agreement structure rather than a traditional competitive research solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 19, 2015 and closed on July 3, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. It was later archived on August 2, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The point of contact listed for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement was Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The phone number provided is 916-278-9340.
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