Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AP00179
Apply for G16AP00179
- The Department of the Interior, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 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 $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 opportunity is a discretionary grant action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), announced as a "Notice of Intent" to make a non-competitive financial assistance award. The funding opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent to award a non-competitive Financial Assistance action-GSA" and is listed under Funding Opportunity Number G16AP00179. It was created on July 7, 2016, with an original closing date of July 21, 2016, which suggests a short public notice window typical of awards that are intended for a specific recipient rather than an open competition.
The purpose described is to provide grant support to the Geological Society of America (GSA) for a Scientific Fellowship. The listing indicates that additional details were provided in an attached "Notice of Intent," and the short summary in the posting mainly serves to formally document the agency's intention to fund this specific activity through a grant mechanism rather than to solicit broad applications. Because it is explicitly labeled non-competitive, it signals that the agency is not seeking alternative proposals for this particular award, and instead is proceeding with a single, identified partner.
From an administrative standpoint, the award is categorized as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and falls under a broad activity category labeled "Other," with a note that further clarification would normally be provided in the associated text field referenced in the notice. The assistance listing also includes the CFDA number 15.808, which historically corresponds to USGS-related financial assistance programs. The posting anticipates exactly one award (Expected Awards: 1), reinforcing that this is a sole-source or directed award action rather than a competitive funding round.
In terms of eligibility, the notice lists eligible applicants as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Even though a general eligibility category is stated, the practical effect of a non-competitive notice like this is that the intended recipient is already identified in the description: the Geological Society of America. The maximum funding amount shown as the Award Ceiling is $55,923, which is effectively the cap for the single anticipated grant supporting the fellowship activity.
Overall, this is best read as a formal public posting documenting USGS intent to issue one targeted grant, up to $55,923, to the Geological Society of America to support a Scientific Fellowship, with the key program and administrative details tied to opportunity number G16AP00179 and the July 2016 notice period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant action announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a "Notice of Intent" to make a non-competitive financial assistance award. The funding opportunity title is "Notice of Intent to award a non-competitive Financial Assistance action-GSA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AP00179.
Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. It is explicitly labeled as non-competitive, meaning USGS is not seeking alternative proposals or applications for this particular award.
What does "Notice of Intent" mean in this context?
In this posting, a "Notice of Intent" serves as a formal public notice that USGS intends to make a specific award through a grant mechanism. It documents the agency's intent rather than inviting broad submissions.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide grant support to the Geological Society of America (GSA) for a Scientific Fellowship.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient identified in the description is the Geological Society of America (GSA).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
The posting anticipates exactly one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding amount shown) is $55,923.
Does the award ceiling apply to multiple awards or a single award?
Based on the posting indicating one expected award, the $55,923 award ceiling functions as the cap for the single anticipated grant supporting the fellowship activity.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 7, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 21, 2016.
Why is the notice period so short?
The July 7 to July 21, 2016 window suggests a short public notice period, which is typical of notices intended to document a directed, non-competitive award rather than run an open competition.
What types of applicants are listed as eligible?
The notice lists eligible applicants as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does stating eligibility mean anyone can apply?
Even though a general eligibility category is stated, the notice is non-competitive and identifies the intended recipient (GSA). The practical effect is that it is not an open call for competing applications.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled "Other," with a note that further clarification would normally be provided in the associated text referenced by the notice.
Where are the additional details about the award described?
The listing indicates additional details were provided in an attached "Notice of Intent." The short summary in the posting mainly documents the agency's intent to fund the specific activity.
What does "non-competitive financial assistance award" imply about the selection process?
It implies the agency is proceeding with a single, identified partner rather than soliciting and evaluating proposals from multiple applicants.
What is the overall takeaway from this posting?
This posting is best read as a formal public notice that USGS intends to issue one targeted grant, up to $55,923, to the Geological Society of America to support a Scientific Fellowship, under opportunity number G16AP00179 during the July 2016 notice period.
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