Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0344
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0344
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent Three Dimensional Geologic Mapping in Cayuga County, New York" 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 21, 2015 and posted on Jul 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 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 $50,378.00 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 notice is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to make a single discretionary award through a cooperative agreement for geologic mapping work in Central New York. The planned recipient is the New York State Geological Survey, which operates under the New York State Education Department, and the work is positioned within the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition framework. In practical terms, the announcement signals that USGS expects to fund one specific partner to keep an ongoing, multi-year technical mapping effort moving forward rather than running a broad, open competition among many applicants.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to continue three-dimensional (3D) geologic mapping in Cayuga County, New York. The long-term outcome is to produce detailed surficial geologic maps for the entire county at a scale of 1:24,000. That scale is commonly used for high-detail mapping because it aligns well with standard topographic base maps and supports local-to-county level planning and resource decisions. The emphasis on "surficial" mapping indicates a focus on the unconsolidated materials at or near the ground surface, such as glacial deposits, alluvium, lake sediments, and other materials that strongly influence groundwater movement, soil behavior, slope stability, aggregate resources, and land-use suitability. The 3D component implies that the project is not limited to a flat, two-dimensional representation of where units occur at the surface, but also aims to characterize their thickness, geometry, and relationships beneath the surface, which is especially valuable in glaciated terrains like much of upstate New York.
The funding opportunity is identified as USGS 15 FA 0344 and is categorized under Natural Resources, with the CFDA number 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The planned budget is fixed, with both the award ceiling and award floor listed as $50,378, meaning USGS anticipated an award of that exact amount rather than a range. The notice also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support, depending on the agreement terms) to meet the match requirement. Only one award was expected.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the intent to award to a state geological survey. The posting date and creation date are both July 21, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 4, 2015, and an archive date of September 3, 2015. The short timeline and the Notice of Intent format reinforce that this announcement is primarily a formal step toward making an identified cooperative agreement rather than soliciting a wide pool of proposals.
For administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 703-648-7366.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant notice about?
This is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to make a single discretionary award through a cooperative agreement to support geologic mapping work in Central New York, specifically focused on continuing 3D surficial geologic mapping in Cayuga County, New York.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice indicates USGS expects to fund one specific partner through a single discretionary award rather than run a broad, open competition among many applicants.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the New York State Geological Survey, which operates under the New York State Education Department.
What type of award is being used?
The planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which is a type of federal assistance award.
What is the primary purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to continue three-dimensional (3D) geologic mapping in Cayuga County, New York.
What is the long-term outcome of the project?
The long-term outcome is to produce detailed surficial geologic maps for all of Cayuga County at a scale of 1:24,000.
What does a 1:24,000 map scale mean in this context?
The 1:24,000 scale is commonly used for high-detail mapping and aligns well with standard topographic base maps, supporting local-to-county level planning and resource decisions.
What does "surficial geologic mapping" mean here?
Surficial mapping focuses on unconsolidated materials at or near the ground surface, such as glacial deposits, alluvium, and lake sediments. These materials can strongly influence groundwater movement, soil behavior, slope stability, aggregate resources, and land-use suitability.
What does the "3D" component add to the mapping work?
The 3D component indicates the project is not limited to a two-dimensional surface map. It also aims to characterize subsurface thickness, geometry, and relationships of geologic materials beneath the surface, which is especially valuable in glaciated terrains like much of upstate New York.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Cayuga County in Central New York.
How does this project relate to other mapping efforts?
The work is positioned within the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition framework and is described as supporting an ongoing, multi-year technical mapping effort.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity is identified as USGS 15 FA 0344.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
How much funding is available?
The planned budget is fixed at $50,378. Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $50,378, indicating USGS anticipated an award of that exact amount rather than a range.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support, depending on the agreement terms) to meet the match requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the intent to award to a state geological survey.
When was the notice posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is July 21, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 4, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 3, 2015.
What does the short timeline suggest about the notice?
The short timeline, along with the Notice of Intent format, reinforces that this announcement is mainly a formal step toward making an identified cooperative agreement rather than soliciting proposals from a wide pool of applicants.
Who can I contact for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Phone: 703-648-7366.
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