Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AC00252
Apply for G15AC00252
- 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 Long Term Monitoring of Sediment Resources in the Colorado River Ecosystem" 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 $477,954.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $477,954.00 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 opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00252, is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement for a non-competitive cooperative agreement focused on the long-term monitoring of sediment resources in the Colorado River ecosystem. The emphasis on a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant) signals that the USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the project work, such as coordinating technical direction, aligning monitoring protocols with federal science needs, and ensuring the outputs support ongoing federal management and research objectives tied to the Colorado River.
The program is categorized under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," and it sits in an "Other" activity category with an explicit note that the action is non-competitive. In practical terms, the listing is not structured as an open competition among many applicants; it is intended to support a specific collaboration or recipient arrangement rather than solicit broad, competitive proposals. The eligibility field reflects this by stating "Others" and repeating that the award is non-competitive, which typically indicates that an identified or narrowly defined partner was anticipated for the work based on mission needs, existing capacity, or continuity of long-term monitoring.
The funding profile is straightforward: the announcement anticipated exactly one award with an estimated total funding amount of $477,954. Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $477,954, meaning the USGS effectively set a fixed award amount for the cooperative agreement rather than a range. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award, which is common for federal scientific monitoring activities where consistent methods and continuity are priorities.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on June 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 3, 2015, and an archive date of August 2, 2015. That short application window is consistent with a non-competitive action where the agency may already be working with an intended recipient or where the submission requirements are limited to finalizing a scope of work, budget, and cooperative agreement terms rather than conducting a large, open solicitation.
The administering agency is the US Geological Survey, listed as "Geological Survey." While the brief text provided does not include a detailed statement of work, the title makes the purpose clear: sustained monitoring of sediment resources in the Colorado River ecosystem. Long-term sediment monitoring typically supports understanding and managing river processes such as erosion and deposition, changes in sandbar and channel morphology, sediment transport dynamics, and habitat conditions that depend on sediment availability. In a system like the Colorado River, sediment is closely tied to ecological function and river management decisions, including how flows influence sand storage, downstream sediment budgets, and physical habitats that support riparian and aquatic species. A long-term program also implies repeated measurements over time using consistent protocols so trends can be detected and linked to hydrologic events, operational changes, or climate-driven variability.
The listing includes a single point of contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement: Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, phone 916-278-9340. This contact information is framed specifically for technical difficulty in accessing the full announcement electronically, which suggests the formal details (deliverables, reporting schedule, data standards, and coordination expectations) were contained in the complete notice that applicants or the intended recipient would reference when finalizing the cooperative agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00252.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed as "Geological Survey."
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this funding?
This opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This announcement is for a non-competitive cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the USGS expected substantial involvement in the work. Based on the description provided, that involvement may include coordinating technical direction, aligning monitoring protocols with federal science needs, and ensuring outputs support ongoing federal management and research objectives for the Colorado River.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The announcement explicitly notes the action is non-competitive and categorized in a way that indicates it is not structured as an open competition among many applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is listed as "Others," and it reiterates that the award is non-competitive. In practical terms, this typically indicates an identified or narrowly defined partner/recipient arrangement was anticipated based on mission needs, existing capacity, or continuity of long-term monitoring.
What is the focus or purpose of the project?
The purpose is long-term monitoring of sediment resources in the Colorado River ecosystem.
What kinds of activities are generally included in long-term sediment monitoring (as implied by the description)?
While a detailed statement of work is not provided in the text, long-term sediment monitoring typically supports understanding and management of river processes such as erosion and deposition, changes in sandbar and channel morphology, sediment transport dynamics, and habitat conditions that depend on sediment availability.
Why is sediment monitoring important in the Colorado River ecosystem (as described here)?
In the Colorado River system, sediment is closely tied to ecological function and river management decisions. The description notes links to how flows influence sand storage, downstream sediment budgets, and physical habitats that support riparian and aquatic species. Long-term monitoring also supports detecting trends over time and relating them to hydrologic events, operational changes, or climate-driven variability.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated exactly one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $477,954.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $477,954, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 19, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was July 3, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 2, 2015.
What does the short application window suggest about this announcement?
Based on the description provided, the short window is consistent with a non-competitive action where the agency may already be working with an intended recipient, or where submission requirements focus on finalizing items like scope of work, budget, and cooperative agreement terms rather than running a broad competition.
Where can someone get help if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listing provides a point of contact for technical difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically: Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, phone 916-278-9340.
Is the point of contact intended for questions about project scope or only access issues?
The contact information is framed specifically for assistance with technical difficulty in accessing the full announcement electronically.
Does the brief listing include detailed deliverables, reporting schedules, or data standards?
No. The text indicates the formal details (such as deliverables, reporting schedule, data standards, and coordination expectations) were contained in the complete notice that applicants or the intended recipient would reference when finalizing the cooperative agreement.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The program sits in an "Other" activity category, with an explicit note that the action is non-competitive.
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