Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AC00167
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- The Geological Survey in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award" 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 Jun 5, 2015 and posted on Jun 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $115,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $115,000.00 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).
- Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00167, is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) notice stating the agency's intent to make a noncompetitive assistance award. In practical terms, this type of posting is generally used when the government expects to fund a specific project or organization without opening a full competition among multiple applicants. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary funding action and will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USGS anticipates having substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or oversight) rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency interaction.
The programmatic focus falls under the Environment funding activity category, and the assistance listing tied to this opportunity is CFDA 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection. The announcement indicates USGS expects to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The total estimated funding is $115,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are also $115,000, which strongly suggests the agency has a set amount identified for this specific award rather than a range of possible award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of the award.
The posting timeline shows it was posted on June 5, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 20, 2015, and an archive date of July 20, 2015. The short window between posting and closing is consistent with a notice-of-intent or noncompetitive action where the agency is not seeking a broad pool of proposals, but instead is meeting public notice requirements and documenting the planned award.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with an instruction to see additional eligibility information; however, the text provided here repeats that this is a "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award" rather than laying out a standard set of eligible applicant categories. That is another indicator that the opportunity is likely directed to a specific intended recipient or a limited class of recipients justified under noncompetitive assistance procedures, rather than open eligibility for all typical applicant types.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Sasha Klingler, Contract Specialist, at (916) 278-9333 or sklingler@usgs.gov. The sponsoring agency is identified as the Geological Survey (USGS).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00167?
G15AC00167 is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding notice stating the agency's intent to make a noncompetitive assistance award. It is categorized as a discretionary funding action and is associated with USGS research and data collection activities.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award" mean?
It means USGS expects to make an award without running a full, open competition among multiple applicants. In practice, this kind of posting is commonly used when the agency anticipates funding a specific project or organization and is providing public notice of that intent.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice describes a noncompetitive assistance award, which indicates USGS is not seeking competing proposals in the same way as a standard competitive grant opportunity.
What type of award will be used for this funding action?
The award is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates USGS anticipates substantial involvement during the project period. This can include collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or oversight rather than providing funds with minimal agency interaction.
What is the program or activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What assistance listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
USGS expects to make one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $115,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are $115,000. This strongly suggests USGS has identified a fixed amount for this specific award rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on June 5, 2015.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as June 20, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 20, 2015.
Why is the application window so short?
The short period between posting and closing is consistent with a notice-of-intent or noncompetitive action, where the agency is typically meeting public notice requirements and documenting a planned award rather than soliciting proposals from a broad applicant pool.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with an instruction to see additional eligibility information. However, the provided text emphasizes that this is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award rather than describing standard, open eligibility categories.
Does the eligibility section indicate this is open to the general public?
Based on the provided information, no. The wording and noncompetitive nature suggest the opportunity is likely directed to a specific intended recipient or a limited class of recipients justified under noncompetitive assistance procedures.
Which federal agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), identified as the Geological Survey.
Who can I contact with questions or if I cannot access the full announcement?
The listed contact is Sasha Klingler, Contract Specialist. Phone: (916) 278-9333. Email: sklingler@usgs.gov.
Is there any indication that funding amounts could vary by applicant or proposal?
No. Because the floor and ceiling are both $115,000, the notice suggests a set funding amount for a single anticipated award.
What is the main takeaway for organizations that were not specifically approached?
The notice describes a planned noncompetitive award and does not present itself as a standard open competition. Based on the information provided, it is unlikely to function like a typical opportunity where multiple organizations submit proposals for consideration.
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