Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0249
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0249
- 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 - Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)" 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 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)" is a public notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a formal announcement that USGS plans to provide funding for a specific continuation effort, meaning ongoing project work that is already underway, and that the agency intends to do so without full and open competition. In practice, this type of notice is used when the agency has determined that a sole continuation award is appropriate, typically because the work is a direct extension of an existing project, relies on established partnerships, or needs to maintain continuity in program delivery.
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0249 and is categorized as a continuation action. The anticipated award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant. While the announcement does not lay out a competitive application process, cooperative agreements often involve ongoing coordination, shared responsibilities, and collaboration between the recipient and the federal agency during project implementation.
The program referenced in the title is ANSEP, the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program, which is widely associated with expanding pathways into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for Alaska Native students through structured academic and career development supports. In the context of a USGS continuation award, the supported activities would typically align with workforce development, applied science education, research exposure, or internship and mentorship pipelines that connect participants to earth science, environmental science, engineering, and related technical fields. However, the specific continuation tasks, deliverables, and scope are not provided in the text shown and would normally be detailed in the associated "Related Documents" referenced in the notice.
Key funding details included in the source information indicate an award ceiling of $250,000 and an expectation of one award. The CFDA number listed is 15.808, which corresponds to a DOI assistance listing used for certain USGS-related financial assistance activities. Eligibility is shown as "Others," with a note that further clarification would be in an additional eligibility information field, but because this is a notice of intent to award for a continuation project, the practical reality is that the intended recipient is typically a specific organization already carrying the project and is not being competed broadly.
The notice was created on July 1, 2016, with an original closing date of July 15, 2016. For notices like this, the closing date usually functions more as an administrative posting period rather than a true application deadline, since the agency is not soliciting applications from the public. The announcement also directs readers to Grants.gov support resources for navigation help, but again, it emphasizes that this posting is informational and that the award will be made as a continuation without full and open competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This posting is a public notice titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)." It was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to announce that USGS plans to provide funding for a specific continuation effort.
Is this an open call for proposals or a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. It is an informational posting stating that USGS intends to make a continuation award.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
In this context, it is a formal announcement that USGS intends to fund a continuation of ongoing work without full and open competition. It is typically used when the planned award is a direct extension of an existing project and continuity is needed.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is USGS 16 FA 0249.
What type of action is this opportunity categorized as?
It is categorized as a continuation action, meaning it supports ongoing project work that is already underway rather than initiating a new, competed project.
What award mechanism does USGS expect to use?
The anticipated award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement (as described in the notice)?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates USGS expects substantial involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant. This often includes ongoing coordination, collaboration, and shared responsibilities during project implementation.
What program is referenced in the title?
The program referenced is ANSEP, the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program.
What is ANSEP associated with, based on the notice description?
ANSEP is widely associated with expanding pathways into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for Alaska Native students through structured academic and career development supports.
What kinds of activities might this continuation award support?
The notice suggests the supported activities would typically align with workforce development, applied science education, research exposure, and internship or mentorship pipelines that connect participants to earth science, environmental science, engineering, and related technical fields. The notice does not provide the specific tasks or deliverables for this continuation effort.
Where would the detailed scope, tasks, or deliverables normally be found?
The notice indicates these details would normally be provided in the associated "Related Documents" referenced in the posting.
What is the maximum funding amount listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $250,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What CFDA number is listed?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is shown as "Others," with a note that additional clarification would normally appear in an eligibility information field. However, because this is a notice of intent to award for a continuation project (not a competitive solicitation), the practical reality described is that the intended recipient is typically a specific organization already carrying the project.
Does this notice involve full and open competition?
No. The notice states USGS intends to make the continuation award without full and open competition.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on July 1, 2016.
What is the closing date, and does it function like an application deadline?
The original closing date is July 15, 2016. For notices like this, the closing date is described as an administrative posting period rather than a true application deadline, because USGS is not soliciting applications from the public.
Why does the notice mention Grants.gov support resources?
The posting directs readers to Grants.gov support resources for navigation help, but the notice also emphasizes that the posting is informational and that the award is planned as a continuation without full and open competition.
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