Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 16 0165
Apply for USGS FA 16 0165
- The DOI-USGS1 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Alaska Volcano Hazard Assessment and Monitoring" 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 May 11, 2016 and posted on May 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $1,899,051.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent titled "Alaska Volcano Hazard Assessment and Monitoring" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS FA 16 0165) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS). It announces the agency's intent to issue a Cooperative Agreement focused on volcano hazard assessments and monitoring activities in Alaska. The program aligns with USGS natural resources mission work and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally signals that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. In practical terms, that typically means coordinated planning, shared technical input, and ongoing collaboration between USGS and the recipient during the period of performance, especially important for hazard monitoring where methods, data standards, and operational priorities often need to stay aligned.
Eligibility for this award is limited to state governments, and the intended recipient identified in the notice is the State of Alaska, Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS). The notice functions less like an open competition and more like a formal announcement that USGS plans to make a single award to that specific state entity to carry out monitoring and assessment work related to Alaska's volcanic hazards. The listing indicates an expected number of awards of 1, reinforcing that it is targeted rather than broadly competed.
The maximum anticipated funding amount (award ceiling) is listed as $1,899,051. While the notice does not break down tasks or budgets, the stated purpose, "volcano assessments and monitoring," typically covers work such as collecting and analyzing geologic and geophysical data, maintaining or improving monitoring capabilities, assessing volcano-related hazards, and producing information products that support public safety, aviation risk reduction, emergency management, and land-use or infrastructure planning. In Alaska, these efforts are especially significant given the number of active volcanoes, the remoteness of many sites, and the implications for trans-Pacific aviation routes that can be affected by volcanic ash.
Key administrative dates show that the opportunity was created and posted on May 11, 2016, with an original and current closing date of May 25, 2016. The short interval between posting and closing is consistent with a notice-of-intent style action aimed at a predetermined partner rather than an extended open solicitation for multiple applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alaska Volcano Hazard Assessment and Monitoring (USGS FA 16 0165)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The notice is titled "Alaska Volcano Hazard Assessment and Monitoring".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is USGS FA 16 0165.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS).
What type of announcement is this (open competition or something else)?
This is a Notice of Intent announcing USGS's intent to issue a single Cooperative Agreement. Based on the information provided, it is not positioned as a broad, open competition.
What funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does "Cooperative Agreement" mean in practical terms?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project. In this case, that typically means coordinated planning, shared technical input, and ongoing collaboration between USGS and the recipient during the period of performance, which is especially relevant for hazard monitoring work where methods, data standards, and operational priorities may need to stay aligned.
What is the purpose of this Cooperative Agreement?
The stated purpose is to support volcano hazard assessments and monitoring activities in Alaska.
What kinds of activities are typically included in "volcano assessments and monitoring"?
While the notice does not provide a task-by-task scope or budget breakdown, the described purpose typically covers activities such as:
- Collecting and analyzing geologic and geophysical data
- Maintaining or improving volcano monitoring capabilities
- Assessing volcano-related hazards
- Producing information products to support public safety, aviation risk reduction, emergency management, and land-use or infrastructure planning
Why is volcano monitoring particularly important in Alaska?
As described, these efforts are especially significant in Alaska due to the number of active volcanoes, the remoteness of many sites, and potential impacts on trans-Pacific aviation routes that can be affected by volcanic ash.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Is there a specifically named intended recipient?
Yes. The intended recipient identified in the notice is the State of Alaska, Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS).
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The listing indicates an expected number of awards of 1.
What is the maximum anticipated funding amount?
The maximum anticipated funding amount (award ceiling) is $1,899,051.
Is this opportunity associated with a CFDA number?
Yes. It is associated with CFDA 15.808.
How does this opportunity align with USGS mission work?
The notice states that the program aligns with USGS natural resources mission work.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 11, 2016.
What is the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date is May 25, 2016.
Why is the application window so short?
The short interval between posting and closing is consistent with a notice-of-intent style action aimed at a predetermined partner rather than an extended open solicitation for multiple applicants.
Does the notice provide a detailed scope of work or budget breakdown?
No. The information provided indicates the notice does not break down tasks or budgets, beyond the overall focus on volcano assessments and monitoring and the listed funding ceiling.
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