Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0467
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0467
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent Cooperative Research for Data Collection on Surface" 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 11, 2015 and posted on Aug 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2015. (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 $73,000.00 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 grant opportunity is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to the University of Memphis. The work is focused on cooperative research and data collection related to surface water and groundwater resources in Shelby County, Tennessee. In practical terms, the project is meant to support collaborative field and analytical activities that improve understanding and monitoring of local water resources, including how surface water and groundwater systems behave and interact in the county.
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project during performance (for example, collaboration on study design, data standards, field methods, quality assurance, and interpretation and reporting of results). The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA number is 15.808, U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection, which covers USGS-supported efforts to gather and analyze scientific information needed for resource management and public decision-making.
Only one award is expected under this announcement, and the total award amount is fixed, with both the ceiling and floor listed as $73,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the announcement specifically identifies the University of Memphis as the intended recipient through a non-competitive process.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0467 and the title, "Notice of Intent Cooperative Research for Data Collection on Surface." The notice was posted on August 11, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 25, 2015, and an archive date of September 24, 2015. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement are directed to the listed contact: Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7366.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award. The purpose is to support cooperative research and data collection related to surface water and groundwater resources in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the funding instrument being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This type of award typically involves substantial federal involvement during the period of performance, such as collaboration on study design, data standards, field methods, quality assurance, and interpretation and reporting of results.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. The notice indicates a single, non-competitive award, with the University of Memphis identified as the intended recipient.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice specifically identifies the University of Memphis as the intended recipient through a non-competitive process.
How many awards will be made under this announcement?
Only one award is expected under this announcement.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total award amount is fixed at $73,000. The funding floor is $73,000 and the funding ceiling is also $73,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What topic area does the project support?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, focused on cooperative research and data collection to improve understanding and monitoring of surface water and groundwater resources in Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the project’s geographic focus?
The work focuses on Shelby County, Tennessee, and specifically on surface water and groundwater resources in that area.
What types of activities are described for the project?
The notice describes collaborative field and analytical activities to improve understanding and monitoring of local water resources, including how surface water and groundwater systems behave and interact in the county.
What does the CFDA number refer to for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection." It covers USGS-supported efforts to gather and analyze scientific information needed for resource management and public decision-making.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 15 FA 0467.
What is the title of the opportunity?
The title is "Notice of Intent Cooperative Research for Data Collection on Surface."
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on August 11, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 25, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 24, 2015.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues are directed to Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7366.
Is this funding described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What kind of collaboration is implied by a cooperative agreement for this project?
Based on the notice, USGS involvement may include collaboration on study design, data standards, field methods, quality assurance, and the interpretation and reporting of results.
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