Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0349
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0349
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent Improving Understanding of Volcanic Eruptions" 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 Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0349) to make a single cooperative agreement to support a study titled "Improving Understanding of Volcanic Eruptions." It sits in the Natural Resources funding activity area and is tied to CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The intent is to fund a targeted effort that convenes scientific expertise to strengthen how volcanic eruptions are characterized, understood, and ultimately anticipated, with a clear emphasis on outcomes that can improve monitoring and early warning.
At its core, the funded work is described as a study that will bring together experts from a broad range of disciplines. The purpose of that convening is to identify and discuss the specific research, modeling approaches, and observational needs that would most improve the scientific community's ability to describe eruption processes and increase predictive capability. That includes, by implication, integrating perspectives across relevant fields (for example, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, remote sensing, hazards science, and computational modeling) so that gaps in current knowledge and capability can be clearly articulated and translated into recommendations that support practical monitoring and warning objectives.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. The posted notice states this award is intended for the National Academy of Sciences, reflecting a planned, specific recipient approach rather than an open, competitive solicitation for multiple organizations. Consistent with that intent, the listing shows one expected award.
Financially, the award amount is fixed: an award ceiling of $25,000 and an award floor of $25,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. Key dates provided in the announcement include a posted/creation date of July 20, 2015, an original and current closing date of August 3, 2015, and an archive date of September 2, 2015, indicating the opportunity is historical and has already closed.
Eligibility is listed as "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," though the narrative description makes clear the government is issuing a Notice of Intent to support the National Academy of Sciences through this cooperative agreement. For anyone needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7366, associated with the contracting officer function.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0349) to make a single cooperative agreement to support a study titled "Improving Understanding of Volcanic Eruptions."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the purpose of the study being funded?
The funded work is intended to convene scientific expertise to strengthen how volcanic eruptions are characterized, understood, and ultimately anticipated, with an emphasis on outcomes that can improve monitoring and early warning.
What kind of activities does the study focus on?
The study is described as bringing together experts from a broad range of disciplines to identify and discuss the specific research needs, modeling approaches, and observational needs that would improve the scientific community's ability to describe eruption processes and increase predictive capability.
What disciplines are expected to be involved?
The description indicates a broad, cross-disciplinary convening. Examples implied by the announcement include geology, geophysics, geochemistry, remote sensing, hazards science, and computational modeling, with the goal of integrating perspectives and identifying gaps in knowledge and capability.
What are the expected outcomes of the convening?
The stated intent is to clarify gaps in current knowledge and capability and translate them into recommendations that support practical monitoring and warning objectives, strengthening eruption characterization and predictive capability.
What is the funding mechanism (grant type)?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial USGS involvement in the project compared with a standard grant.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The notice indicates one expected award.
Is this an open competitive opportunity?
Based on the Notice of Intent language and the statement that the award is intended for the National Academy of Sciences, this appears to be a planned, specific-recipient approach rather than an open solicitation for multiple organizations.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice states the award is intended for the National Academy of Sciences.
What is the funding amount?
The award amount is fixed at $25,000, with an award ceiling of $25,000 and an award floor of $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity area?
The opportunity sits in the Natural Resources funding activity area.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted/creation date listed is July 20, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 3, 2015.
Is this opportunity still available?
No. The archive date is September 2, 2015, and the closing date was August 3, 2015, indicating it is a historical opportunity that has already closed.
What eligibility category is listed in the announcement?
Eligibility is listed as "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education."
How does the listed eligibility relate to the intent of the notice?
While an eligibility category is provided, the narrative description states the government is issuing a Notice of Intent to support the National Academy of Sciences through this single cooperative agreement.
Who can be contacted for help with the announcement?
The contact listed is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist (contracting officer function), at 703-648-7366.
What is the overall emphasis of the work to be funded?
The emphasis is on targeted expert input that strengthens scientific understanding of eruption processes and improves the ability to anticipate eruptions in ways that can support monitoring and early warning.
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