Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 15 0425
Apply for USGS FA 15 0425
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent Oregon Water Resources Dept. National Ground Water Monitoring Network" 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 28, 2015 and posted on Jul 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 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 $41,824.00 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:
This grant opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Oregon Water Resources Department under the National Ground Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN). It sits within the natural resources funding category and is tied to CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). In practical terms, it is not a broad, open competition; it is a targeted federal funding action announcing USGS plans to fund Oregon's state water agency for work aligned with the NGWMN program.
The purpose of the NGWMN, as stated in the announcement, is to develop a more systematic and coordinated groundwater monitoring network for the major aquifer systems across the United States. This effort is described as being directed by the Secure Water Act, which provides the broader federal mandate to improve the way groundwater conditions are monitored and understood over time. The underlying idea is to support consistent monitoring that can inform water availability, long-term trends, and resource management decisions, especially as groundwater becomes more stressed by drought, increased demand, and other changing conditions.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. Cooperative agreements often include close coordination on technical approaches, data standards, reporting, and integration of outputs into federal systems. Given the NGWMN focus, the work supported would generally be expected to contribute monitoring data and/or monitoring network improvements that fit national objectives and can be integrated with broader USGS groundwater information efforts.
The opportunity lists an expected number of awards of one, and the eligible applicant category is state governments, with the specific notice indicating the Oregon Water Resources Department as the intended recipient. The total federal funding amount is fixed, with both the award floor and award ceiling listed as $41,824, indicating the anticipated award amount is exactly $41,824 rather than a range. The announcement also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning Oregon would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the agreement terms) to meet the matching requirement associated with the project.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 11, 2015, and an archive date of September 10, 2015. These dates reflect the administrative window for the notice rather than a typical open application period, since the notice is specifically a notice of intent to award to a named state entity. Any questions or access issues related to the announcement were directed to Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist, with the provided phone number (703-648-7366), indicating the contracting office point of contact for this action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of announcement is this?
It is a notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award, meaning USGS is announcing plans to fund a specific recipient rather than running a broad, open competition.
Is this an open, competitive grant that any organization can apply for?
No. Based on the notice language, this is not a broad or open competition. It is a targeted federal funding action indicating USGS intends to make one award to a named state entity.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Oregon Water Resources Department.
Who is eligible to apply under the stated eligibility category?
The eligible applicant category listed is state governments, and the notice specifically identifies the Oregon Water Resources Department as the intended recipient.
What program is this funding associated with?
The funding is tied to the National Ground Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN).
What is the purpose of the National Ground Water Monitoring Network (NGWMN) as described in the announcement?
The stated purpose is to develop a more systematic and coordinated groundwater monitoring network for the major aquifer systems across the United States.
What federal law or mandate is mentioned as directing this effort?
The effort is described as being directed by the Secure Water Act.
Why is a coordinated groundwater monitoring network important, according to the notice?
The notice describes the underlying goal as supporting consistent monitoring that can inform water availability, long-term trends, and resource management decisions, especially as groundwater becomes more stressed by drought, increased demand, and other changing conditions.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about USGS involvement?
The notice indicates cooperative agreements typically involve substantial involvement by USGS compared with a standard grant. This often includes close coordination on technical approaches, data standards, reporting, and integration of outputs into federal systems.
What kind of work would this cooperative agreement generally support?
Given the NGWMN focus described, the work would generally be expected to contribute groundwater monitoring data and/or improvements to monitoring networks that align with national objectives and can be integrated with broader USGS groundwater information efforts.
What funding category is this opportunity listed under?
It is within the natural resources funding category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, listed as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total federal funding amount for the anticipated award?
The total federal funding amount is listed as $41,824.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It appears to be a fixed amount. Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $41,824, indicating the anticipated award amount is exactly $41,824 rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the agreement terms) to meet the matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 28, 2015.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date is listed as August 11, 2015.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is listed as September 10, 2015.
Do the listed dates represent a typical application window?
The dates reflect the administrative window for the notice. Because it is a notice of intent to award to a named state entity, it does not function like a typical open application period.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues related to the announcement?
Questions or access issues were directed to Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist.
What contact phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is (703) 648-7366.
What does it mean that this is a "single cooperative agreement award" notice?
It means USGS expects to make one award under a cooperative agreement mechanism, and the notice identifies a specific intended recipient rather than inviting proposals from a wide pool of applicants.
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