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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 Long Term Photographic Monitoring of Critical Camping Beaches in Grand Canyon through the Adopt a Beach 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 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 $24,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,000.00 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, numbered G15AC00253, is 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 is long-term photographic monitoring of critical camping beaches in the Grand Canyon, carried out through the Adopt a Beach Program. In practical terms, the work centers on systematically collecting repeat photographic documentation over time to track changes at important river-corridor camping beaches, supporting ongoing monitoring, management, and research needs tied to these high-use and environmentally sensitive locations.
Because it is explicitly labeled a non-competitive cooperative agreement, the award is intended to be made without an open competition, generally meaning the agency has identified a specific partner or a narrow, pre-determined eligibility path for the work. The announcement lists the eligible applicants category as "Others" and repeats that eligibility is tied to the non-competitive nature of the agreement, indicating that the usual broad applicant pool is not expected here. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during performance of the project, such as coordination on monitoring protocols, data standards, schedules, or integration of results into USGS and partner management workflows.
The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $24,000. The stated award ceiling is $24,000 and the award floor is $8,000, suggesting the final amount could vary depending on the final scope and negotiated work plan, but would not exceed the ceiling. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Key dates show 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. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the accompanying explanation emphasizing the non-competitive cooperative agreement characterization rather than a standard competitive research solicitation. For access issues or administrative questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, at (916) 278-9340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this award?
The funding opportunity number is G15AC00253.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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 type of funding instrument is being used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. In this case, that may include coordination on monitoring protocols, data standards, schedules, and how results are integrated into USGS and partner management workflows.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
No. The announcement describes it as a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement.
What does "non-competitive" imply for applicants?
The information provided indicates the award is intended to be made without an open competition. This usually means the agency has identified a specific partner or is using a narrow, pre-determined eligibility path rather than inviting a broad pool of applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others". The announcement also indicates that eligibility is tied to the non-competitive nature of the cooperative agreement, suggesting the usual broad applicant pool is not expected.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The project focuses on long-term photographic monitoring of critical camping beaches in the Grand Canyon, carried out through the Adopt a Beach Program.
What work is expected under the project?
The practical work described is the systematic collection of repeat photographs over time to document and track changes at important river-corridor camping beaches, supporting monitoring, management, and research needs for high-use and environmentally sensitive areas.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The announcement anticipates one award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $24,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is $24,000 and the award floor is $8,000. The final amount may vary based on the final scope and negotiated work plan but cannot exceed the ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Based on the information provided, the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 19, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 3, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 2, 2015.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other", with the description emphasizing that this is a non-competitive cooperative agreement rather than a standard competitive research solicitation.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, at (916) 278-9340.
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