Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AP00128
Apply for G15AP00128
- The Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to award a non competitive Financial Assistance action GSA" 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 16, 2015 and posted on Jul 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $55,923.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent to make a single, non-competitive financial assistance award to the Geological Society of America (GSA) to support a Scientific Fellowship. It is listed as a discretionary grant action under Funding Opportunity Number G15AP00128 and falls under CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection activities. The opportunity is categorized under "Other" with the clarification that the funding activity is a "Scientific Fellow," indicating the award is intended to support fellowship-related work rather than a standard research project competition.
The announcement is specifically framed as a non-competitive action, meaning the agency is signaling in advance that it plans to award directly to GSA rather than conduct an open competition among multiple applicants. Even though the eligibility category is described broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the text of the opportunity makes clear that the intended recipient is the Geological Society of America. In practical terms, opportunities posted as a Notice of Intent like this are typically used to document and publicize the agency's rationale for making a sole-source or otherwise non-competitive award, often because the recipient has unique qualifications, an established program role, or a longstanding partnership arrangement relevant to the fellowship.
The funding details are very specific and fixed. The opportunity anticipates exactly one award, with both the award ceiling and floor set at $55,923, indicating the planned total federal funding amount is $55,923 and not a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The posting date and creation date are both July 16, 2015, and the closing date is July 30, 2015, with the announcement archived on August 29, 2015. These dates reflect a short public notice window typical of non-competitive notices, where the primary purpose is transparency and administrative compliance rather than soliciting competitive proposals.
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey. The description provided is brief and repeats the core purpose: to award a grant to GSA for a Scientific Fellowship, with additional details referenced in an attached Notice of Intent (not included in the text you provided). For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7487.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent to make a single, non-competitive financial assistance award to the Geological Society of America (GSA) to support a Scientific Fellowship.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AP00128.
Which CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection activities.
Which agency is sponsoring or issuing this notice?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly framed as a non-competitive action. It signals that USGS plans to make a direct award rather than run an open competition among multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Geological Society of America (GSA).
What is the purpose of the award?
The stated purpose is to support a Scientific Fellowship. The opportunity is categorized as "Other" with the clarification that the funding activity is a "Scientific Fellow," indicating the award is intended to support fellowship-related work.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
USGS anticipates exactly one award.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The award amount is fixed at $55,923.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed amount. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $55,923.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible?
The eligibility category is described as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice makes clear that the intended recipient is GSA.
If eligibility is broad, can other nonprofits apply instead of GSA?
Based on the information provided, the notice is a non-competitive action intended for GSA. Notices of Intent like this are typically posted to document and publicize the rationale for a sole-source or otherwise non-competitive award, rather than to solicit competing applications.
Why would USGS publish a Notice of Intent for a non-competitive award?
Based on the description provided, this type of posting is typically used for transparency and administrative compliance when an agency plans a direct (sole-source or otherwise non-competitive) award, often because the recipient has unique qualifications, an established program role, or a longstanding partnership arrangement relevant to the fellowship.
When was this notice posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is July 16, 2015.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The closing date is July 30, 2015.
Was this opportunity archived, and if so, when?
Yes. The announcement was archived on August 29, 2015.
Does the description include detailed fellowship requirements?
The description provided is brief and points to additional details in an attached Notice of Intent, which is referenced but not included in the information provided here.
Who can be contacted for questions about this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Kimberly Dove, Grant Specialist.
How can I reach the listed point of contact?
Kimberly Dove can be reached by phone at 703-648-7487.
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