Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 16 0321
Apply for USGS FA 16 0321
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Indiana Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition Project FY2016-17" 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 Jul 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 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 $95,071.00 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 notice describes the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intent to make a single discretionary cooperative agreement award for FY2016-2017 under the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC). The recipient identified in the notice is the Indiana Geological Survey, operating under the Trustees of Indiana University. In practical terms, it is not a broad, open competition in the usual sense; it is a formal announcement that USGS plans to fund a specific partner organization to carry out a defined set of geologic mapping tasks in Indiana during the stated fiscal period.
The project is centered on producing and improving geologic maps and related datasets that support natural resource management, land-use planning, hazard awareness, and scientific understanding of Indiana geology within the broader Great Lakes region. The main technical objectives are fourfold. First, the work will map bedrock geology and depth to bedrock for Bartholomew County, which typically involves characterizing rock units at or beneath the surface and determining how far below ground the bedrock lies, information that is often critical for groundwater studies, engineering and construction planning, and aggregate or mineral resource evaluations. Second, the project will map the glacial geology and reconstruct the deglacial chronology of the St. Joseph and Kankakee River valleys in northern Indiana, meaning it will document glacial deposits and landforms and interpret the sequence and timing of ice retreat and related meltwater processes that shaped those valleys. Third, it will map part of the East White sublobe in central and southeastern Indiana, focusing on deposits and features tied to a specific lobe or sublobe of the former Laurentide Ice Sheet, which can help clarify regional glacial history, sediment distribution, and landscape evolution. Fourth, it includes maintaining the GLGMC website, reflecting an expectation that project outputs and information will be organized and made accessible through coalition web resources.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during the project period, such as coordination on methods, data standards, deliverables, and integration with broader coalition priorities. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number referenced is 15.808. The eligible applicant type is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the identified awardee being part of Indiana University. The opportunity was created on July 8, 2016, with an original closing date of July 22, 2016, reflecting a short timeline typical of a notice-of-intent posting tied to a planned single award rather than an open, multi-applicant competition.
Funding details in the notice indicate an award ceiling of $95,071 and an expectation of one award. The listing is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USGS FA 16 0321 and is issued by the Department of the Interior, Geological Survey. Overall, the notice signals federal support for targeted, state-partner-led geologic mapping that will produce updated bedrock and glacial geology information for key Indiana counties and river valleys, while also supporting ongoing dissemination of mapping products and coalition information through the GLGMC website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This notice describes the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, intent to make a single discretionary cooperative agreement award for FY2016-2017 under the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC). The work focuses on geologic mapping and related datasets in Indiana, plus maintenance of the GLGMC website.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. Based on the notice, this is not a broad, open competition in the typical sense. It is a formal announcement that USGS plans to fund a specific partner organization to carry out a defined scope of work during the stated fiscal period.
Who is the intended recipient (awardee) named in the notice?
The recipient identified in the notice is the Indiana Geological Survey, operating under the Trustees of Indiana University.
What type of award is being used?
The notice lists the award instrument as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this context, a cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during the project period. The notice suggests this may include coordination on methods, data standards, deliverables, and integration with broader coalition priorities.
Which federal agency and department are issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the program or coalition associated with this work?
The work is under the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC).
What are the main technical objectives of the project?
The notice describes four main objectives: (1) map bedrock geology and depth to bedrock for Bartholomew County; (2) map glacial geology and reconstruct the deglacial chronology of the St. Joseph and Kankakee River valleys in northern Indiana; (3) map part of the East White sublobe in central and southeastern Indiana; and (4) maintain the GLGMC website.
What work will be done in Bartholomew County?
The project will map bedrock geology and depth to bedrock for Bartholomew County. This typically involves characterizing rock units at or beneath the surface and determining how far below ground the bedrock lies.
Why is mapping depth to bedrock important (as described in the notice)?
The notice indicates that depth-to-bedrock information is often critical for groundwater studies, engineering and construction planning, and aggregate or mineral resource evaluations.
Which river valleys are included in the glacial geology and deglacial chronology work?
The notice specifies the St. Joseph and Kankakee River valleys in northern Indiana.
What does "reconstruct the deglacial chronology" mean in this project?
As described, it means documenting glacial deposits and landforms and interpreting the sequence and timing of ice retreat and related meltwater processes that shaped the St. Joseph and Kankakee River valleys.
What is the East White sublobe mapping task focused on?
The project will map part of the East White sublobe in central and southeastern Indiana, focusing on deposits and features tied to a specific lobe or sublobe of the former Laurentide Ice Sheet.
What is the purpose of mapping the East White sublobe (per the notice)?
The notice indicates this work can help clarify regional glacial history, sediment distribution, and landscape evolution.
Does the project include any website or outreach component?
Yes. The scope includes maintaining the GLGMC website, with an expectation that outputs and information will be organized and made accessible through coalition web resources.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is referenced in the notice?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply, according to the notice?
The eligible applicant type is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The identified awardee aligns with this category through Indiana University.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum funding amount mentioned in the notice?
The award ceiling listed is $95,071.
What fiscal years does the notice cover?
The notice states FY2016-2017.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS FA 16 0321.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The notice states it was created on July 8, 2016, with an original closing date of July 22, 2016.
Why is the posting timeline so short?
The notice reflects a short timeline that is described as typical of a notice-of-intent posting tied to a planned single award rather than an open, multi-applicant competition.
What is the overall purpose of the funded work?
Overall, the notice signals federal support for targeted, state-partner-led geologic mapping to produce updated bedrock and glacial geology information for parts of Indiana, while also supporting dissemination of mapping products and coalition information through the GLGMC website.
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