Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0149
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0149
- The DOI-USGS1 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 - Mass spectrometric analyses and modeling of noble gas isotopes to identify the sources and pathways for groundwater contamination from oil and gas field development in California" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2016 and posted on Apr 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $563,936.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a non-competitive cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior. It supports a specific, targeted scientific effort focused on California: using mass spectrometric measurements and modeling of noble gas isotopes to help identify where groundwater contamination associated with oil and gas field development originates and how it moves through the subsurface. In practical terms, the work centers on applying noble gas isotope techniques as environmental tracers, which can help distinguish between different potential sources of fluids and gases and clarify the pathways by which contaminants may migrate into groundwater.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0149 and falls under the discretionary funding category. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means there is an expectation of substantial involvement by the USGS during the project, such as collaboration on project design, field and analytical coordination, data interpretation, or integration of results into USGS science products. The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," indicating the project does not fit neatly into more standard categories and is specialized in nature.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, signaling that the intended recipient is likely a public university or similar academic institution with the laboratory capacity and technical expertise needed for high-precision noble gas isotope analyses and supporting modeling. Because the award is described as non-competitive, it is not structured as an open, competitive solicitation among many applicants; instead, it is designed to make a single award to a specific qualified partner organization.
Financially, the award ceiling is $563,936, and the USGS anticipates making one award. The posting and creation dates are April 29, 2016, and the closing date is May 13, 2016. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.808, which corresponds to a USGS assistance program area.
Overall, the grant is aimed at advancing scientific understanding of groundwater vulnerability in oil and gas development regions of California by leveraging noble gas isotope mass spectrometry and interpretive modeling. The expected outcome is improved ability to attribute contamination sources and reconstruct transport mechanisms, which can inform groundwater protection efforts, regulatory decision-making, and future monitoring strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0149.
2) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
3) What type of award is this?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
4) What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by USGS during the project. Based on the description provided, that involvement may include collaboration on project design, coordination of field and analytical work, interpretation of data, and/or integrating results into USGS science products.
5) Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This is described as a non-competitive cooperative agreement.
6) What does "non-competitive" imply for applicants?
It means the award is not structured as an open competition among many applicants. Instead, it is intended to support a single, specific qualified partner organization.
7) What is the primary focus of the funded work?
The project supports a targeted scientific effort in California using mass spectrometric measurements and modeling of noble gas isotopes to help identify the origin and subsurface movement of groundwater contamination associated with oil and gas field development.
8) What scientific techniques are central to this project?
The work centers on noble gas isotope techniques, including mass spectrometry and interpretive modeling, used as environmental tracers.
9) How are noble gas isotopes used in this project?
Noble gas isotopes are applied as environmental tracers to help distinguish among potential sources of fluids and gases and to clarify the pathways by which contaminants may migrate into groundwater.
10) What kinds of questions is the research intended to answer?
Based on the description, the research is intended to clarify: (a) where contamination originates when associated with oil and gas field development, and (b) how it moves through the subsurface into or within groundwater systems.
11) What is the geographic scope of the work?
The effort is specifically focused on California.
12) Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
13) What type of organization is the award likely intended for?
The description indicates the intended recipient is likely a public university or similar academic institution with laboratory capacity and technical expertise for high-precision noble gas isotope analyses and supporting modeling.
14) How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS anticipates making one award.
15) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $563,936.
16) What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the discretionary funding category.
17) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other", indicating the project is specialized and does not fit neatly into more standard categories.
18) What are the posting and closing dates?
The posting and creation dates are April 29, 2016, and the closing date is May 13, 2016.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.808.
20) What are the expected outcomes or benefits of the work?
The expected outcome is an improved ability to attribute contamination sources and reconstruct transport mechanisms in groundwater systems affected by oil and gas development regions in California. The results may help inform groundwater protection efforts, regulatory decision-making, and future monitoring strategies.
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