Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0501
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0501
- 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 Seasonal Monitoring of Chemical and Physical Conditions surrounding the Pineland Periphyton Blooms in Lake Tahoe Nearshore Zone" 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 Aug 24, 2015 and posted on Aug 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $63,791.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $63,791.00 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 is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement for a non-competitive cooperative agreement focused on seasonal monitoring of the chemical and physical conditions associated with the Pineland periphyton blooms in the nearshore zone of Lake Tahoe. The intent is to support work that tracks and characterizes environmental conditions around these periphyton (attached algae) bloom events, with the broader goal of improving understanding of nearshore water-quality dynamics in an ecologically and publicly important lake system. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification explicitly indicating that this is a non-competitive cooperative agreement rather than an open, head-to-head competition.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant. In practice, cooperative agreements typically involve collaboration, coordination on methods or deliverables, and ongoing engagement between the recipient and the agency during the project. The notice indicates there will be a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), and the total estimated funding is exactly $63,791, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $63,791. That fixed ceiling and floor strongly suggests the project scope and budget were predefined, consistent with the "non-competitive" nature of the award.
The funding is tied to CFDA 15.808, labeled as "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," which aligns with monitoring and data-gathering activities rather than construction or broad programmatic assistance. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of the award. Eligibility is described as "Others" with additional details referencing that this is a non-competitive cooperative agreement, which generally implies the recipient is predetermined or otherwise specifically justified under non-competitive award authorities.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0501 and a posting/creation date of August 24, 2015. The original and current closing date are both September 7, 2015, and the archive date is October 7, 2015, indicating the opportunity is long closed and provided mainly for recordkeeping and transparency. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 916-278-9340.
In short, this announcement documents a single, fixed-amount, non-competitive USGS cooperative agreement intended to support seasonal field monitoring and associated data collection on the chemical and physical conditions linked to Pineland periphyton blooms in Lake Tahoe's nearshore zone, with no required cost share and an expected close working relationship with the USGS during project execution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement for a non-competitive cooperative agreement to support seasonal monitoring of chemical and physical conditions associated with Pineland periphyton (attached algae) blooms in the nearshore zone of Lake Tahoe.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The intent is to track and characterize environmental conditions around periphyton bloom events and improve understanding of nearshore water-quality dynamics in Lake Tahoe, an ecologically and publicly important lake system.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USGS expects substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant. This often includes collaboration and ongoing engagement between USGS and the recipient on methods and/or deliverables.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly indicates it is a non-competitive cooperative agreement rather than an open, head-to-head competition.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice indicates a single award is expected (ExpectedAwards: 1).
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is exactly $63,791.
Is the award amount fixed, or is there a range?
The award ceiling and the award floor are both $63,791, which indicates a fixed-amount award consistent with a predefined scope and budget.
What is the CFDA number and program name for this opportunity?
The funding is tied to CFDA 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What kinds of activities does CFDA 15.808 align with for this announcement?
Based on the description provided, it aligns with monitoring and data-gathering activities related to nearshore water-quality conditions, rather than construction or broad programmatic assistance.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others." The additional details emphasize that this is a non-competitive cooperative agreement, which generally implies the recipient is predetermined or otherwise specifically justified under non-competitive award authorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 15 FA 0501.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date is August 24, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date are both September 7, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is October 7, 2015, and the closing date was September 7, 2015, indicating the opportunity is long closed and retained for recordkeeping and transparency.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the nearshore zone of Lake Tahoe, specifically tracking conditions associated with Pineland periphyton bloom events.
What environmental phenomenon is the monitoring focused on?
The monitoring focuses on Pineland periphyton blooms, which are bloom events involving attached algae in the nearshore zone.
What kinds of conditions are being monitored?
The project is described as monitoring chemical and physical conditions associated with the periphyton bloom events.
What does "substantial involvement" from USGS mean in this context?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, USGS expects a closer working relationship than under a standard grant, typically involving collaboration, coordination on methods or deliverables, and ongoing engagement throughout the project.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that it is a non-competitive cooperative agreement.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Gerald Lewandowski, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 916-278-9340.
Why does the fixed ceiling and floor matter?
Having both the award ceiling and floor set to the same amount ($63,791) strongly suggests the project scope and budget were predefined, which is consistent with the non-competitive nature of the award.
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