Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AC00334
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- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Non Competitive Assistance Action OH 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 $90,000.00 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 opportunity is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to make a non-competitive award to a single recipient, the Ohio Division of Geological Survey. The planned award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as coordinating technical approaches, reviewing deliverables, and aligning the work with broader coalition standards and priorities. The activity sits in the Natural Resources funding category and is tied to USGS research and data collection work under CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.808.
The purpose of the award is to support 3D surficial geologic mapping under the Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC). In practical terms, this type of work focuses on mapping and modeling the unconsolidated materials at or near the land surface (for example, glacial deposits, sands, gravels, tills, clays, and other sediments) and representing them in three dimensions rather than as a traditional flat map. A 3D surficial framework is commonly used for improving understanding of groundwater and surface-water interactions, locating and characterizing aquifers, evaluating geologic hazards, supporting infrastructure planning, and refining knowledge of glacial history and sediment distribution. By placing the project within the GLMC, the notice signals that the mapping effort is intended to contribute to a coordinated regional dataset and shared technical approach across Great Lakes states rather than being an isolated state-only mapping product.
The opportunity is discretionary and explicitly non-competitive, meaning it is not a general open solicitation where multiple applicants compete. Eligibility is limited to state governments, and in this specific case the notice indicates the intended recipient is the Ohio Division of Geological Survey. The announcement lists an expected number of awards of one, reinforcing that only one cooperative agreement is anticipated.
Funding is set as a fixed amount in the announcement, with both the award ceiling and award floor listed at $90,000, indicating the USGS anticipated a single award at that level rather than a range of possible funding outcomes. 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 allowable in-kind contributions such as staff time, data, equipment use, or other project support) consistent with the terms described in the full notice and the negotiated agreement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number G15AC00334 and a posting date of July 10, 2015. The original and current closing date are both July 24, 2015, indicating a short response window typical of a notice tied to a specific non-competitive action rather than a broad call for proposals. The archive date is August 23, 2015, which marks when the opportunity was archived in the public listing system.
For applicants or stakeholders who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically at the time, 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 this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to make a single, non-competitive award. The planned award will be issued as a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this a competitive grant that multiple organizations can apply for?
No. The notice states the opportunity is discretionary and explicitly non-competitive. It is not an open solicitation where multiple applicants submit proposals for review against one another.
Who is eligible for this award?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The notice further identifies a specific intended recipient: the Ohio Division of Geological Survey.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The intended recipient is the Ohio Division of Geological Survey.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one, meaning USGS anticipates issuing a single cooperative agreement under this opportunity.
What is the award mechanism and what does it imply?
The planned mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates USGS expects to have substantial involvement beyond providing funds, such as coordinating technical approaches, reviewing deliverables, and aligning the work with broader coalition standards and priorities.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support 3D surficial geologic mapping under the Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC).
What does "3D surficial geologic mapping" mean in practical terms?
It refers to mapping and modeling unconsolidated materials at or near the land surface (for example, glacial deposits, sands, gravels, tills, clays, and other sediments) and representing them in three dimensions rather than only as a traditional flat map.
What kinds of materials are included in surficial geologic mapping?
The notice describes unconsolidated materials such as glacial deposits, sands, gravels, tills, clays, and other sediments found at or near the land surface.
Why create a 3D surficial framework?
A 3D surficial framework is commonly used to improve understanding of groundwater and surface-water interactions, locate and characterize aquifers, evaluate geologic hazards, support infrastructure planning, and refine knowledge of glacial history and sediment distribution.
What is the Great Lakes Mapping Coalition (GLMC) and why does it matter here?
The GLMC is described as a coalition context for the mapping effort, signaling the work is intended to contribute to a coordinated regional dataset and a shared technical approach across Great Lakes states, rather than being an isolated state-only mapping product.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is listed in the Natural Resources funding category.
Is there an Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) associated with this award?
Yes. The notice ties the work to CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.808.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G15AC00334.
How much funding is available?
The notice lists a fixed amount: the award ceiling is $90,000 and the award floor is also $90,000, indicating USGS anticipated a single award at that level rather than a range.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The notice specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms described in the full notice and the negotiated agreement.
What types of contributions could count toward the required match?
The notice indicates non-federal resources may include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions such as staff time, data, equipment use, or other project support, subject to the terms of the full notice and the cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 10, 2015.
What is the closing date for this notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both July 24, 2015.
Why is the response window so short?
The notice describes a short response window that is typical of a notice tied to a specific non-competitive action rather than a broad call for proposals.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 23, 2015.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided is 703-648-7366.
What kind of involvement does USGS expect to have during the project?
Because the mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, USGS expects substantial involvement such as coordinating technical approaches, reviewing deliverables, and aligning the work with GLMC standards and priorities.
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