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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award a Non Competitive Assistance Action MI GLMC" 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 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 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 $72,499.00 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 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00336) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to the Michigan State Geological Survey, which is housed under Western Michigan University. The work is to be carried out pursuant to the Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC) and is focused on producing 3D surficial geologic mapping, which generally means developing three-dimensional interpretations of near-surface geology (the materials and structures at or close to the ground surface) that are especially important for understanding groundwater systems, aggregate resources, geologic hazards, and land-use planning across the Great Lakes region.
The announcement is categorized as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement indicates that the federal agency (here, USGS) expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as coordination on technical approaches, data standards, deliverables, or integration with broader USGS and GLMC mapping efforts. The activity category is natural resources, and the CFDA program number listed is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which is commonly associated with USGS-supported research, mapping, data compilation, and related scientific products.
Only one award was anticipated, and both the award floor and ceiling were set at $72,499, meaning the intended award amount was fixed at that level. The opportunity also specifies a cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of the total project cost through non-federal funds or in-kind contributions, consistent with the terms that would be spelled out in the cooperative agreement and the attached notice of intent.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with naming the Michigan State Geological Survey at Western Michigan University as the intended recipient. The notice was posted on July 10, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 24, 2015, and it was archived on August 23, 2015. Because it is a notice of intent to award non-competitively, the short open period is typically used for administrative purposes and public transparency rather than for accepting competing applications from multiple organizations.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 703-648-7366.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00336.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of announcement is this?
This is a notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The notice states the award is intended to be non-competitive and to be made as a single award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Michigan State Geological Survey, which is housed under Western Michigan University.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds, such as coordination on technical approaches, data standards, deliverables, and/or integration with broader USGS and Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC) mapping efforts.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The announcement is categorized as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the primary focus of the funded work?
The work focuses on producing 3D surficial geologic mapping under the Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC).
What is meant by "3D surficial geologic mapping" in this announcement?
In this context, it generally means developing three-dimensional interpretations of near-surface geology, including materials and structures at or close to the ground surface.
Why is 3D surficial geologic mapping important (as described in the notice)?
The notice highlights that this type of mapping is especially important for understanding groundwater systems, aggregate resources, geologic hazards, and land-use planning across the Great Lakes region.
What broader initiative is this work associated with?
The work is carried out pursuant to the Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources.
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number listed is 15.808, identified as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The award floor and ceiling were both set at $72,499, meaning the intended award amount was fixed at $72,499.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity specifies a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute a portion of the total project cost through non-federal funds and/or in-kind contributions, consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does the listed eligibility relate to the intended recipient?
The intended recipient, the Michigan State Geological Survey at Western Michigan University, aligns with the stated eligibility limitation to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on July 10, 2015.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is July 24, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 23, 2015.
Why is the open period relatively short?
Because it is a notice of intent to award non-competitively, the short open period is typically used for administrative purposes and public transparency rather than accepting competing applications from multiple organizations.
Who should be contacted with questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.
What is the contact phone number for the point of contact?
Margaret Eastman can be reached by phone at 703-648-7366.
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