Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0437
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0437
- The Geological Survey in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" 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 Sep 3, 2015 and posted on Sep 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a government grant announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stating its intent to fund a specific project, rather than inviting the public to apply. In other words, it is not an open competition or a call for proposals. It serves mainly as public documentation that USGS plans to enter into a cooperative agreement for a collaborative research and data collection effort with the University of Arizona.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0437 and is titled "Notice of Intent." It is categorized as a discretionary funding action, and the planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period (for example, coordination on research direction, data standards, or joint technical work), as opposed to a more hands-off grant arrangement. The activity category is Environment, and it falls under CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS Research and Data Collection.
Funding levels indicated in the notice suggest an anticipated award ranging from a floor of $200,000 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000. The notice also specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the federal support. While the eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the narrative makes clear that the intended partner for this specific action is the University of Arizona.
Key dates show it was posted and created on September 3, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2015, and an archive date of October 16, 2015. In the context of a notice of intent, the "closing date" functions more as an administrative timeline for the public posting rather than a deadline for submitting applications, since applications are not being requested.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Janet Janes, Supervisory Contract Specialist at USGS, reachable by phone at 916-278-9343 or by email at jjanes@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This posting is a USGS "Notice of Intent" that documents the agency's plan to fund a specific project. It is not an open solicitation or a request for proposals from the public.
Is this an open competition where I can apply?
No. The notice states USGS intends to fund a specific project partner rather than invite applications. It functions as public documentation of an intended award, not a competitive opportunity.
Who is the intended recipient or partner for this project?
The notice indicates the intended collaborative partner for this action is the University of Arizona.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 15 FA 0437.
What is the title of the opportunity?
The title listed is "Notice of Intent."
What federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding action is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding action.
What funding instrument will be used?
The planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply in this notice?
A cooperative agreement typically means USGS expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on research direction, data standards, or joint technical work), rather than a more hands-off grant relationship.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number, and what does it correspond to?
The notice lists CFDA 15.808, which corresponds to USGS Research and Data Collection.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated award amount is listed as a range, with a floor of $200,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible, based on the eligibility category shown?
The eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the narrative indicates the intended partner for this specific action is the University of Arizona.
What are the key posting and closing dates?
The notice was posted and created on September 3, 2015. The original and current closing date is September 16, 2015. The archive date is October 16, 2015.
Does the closing date mean a deadline to submit an application?
Not in the usual sense. Because this is a notice of intent (not a request for applications), the closing date mainly reflects the administrative timeline for the public posting rather than an application deadline.
Who can I contact with questions or if I cannot access the full announcement?
The listed contact is Janet Janes, Supervisory Contract Specialist at USGS. Phone: 916-278-9343. Email: jjanes@usgs.gov.
What is the purpose of publishing a Notice of Intent if applications are not being requested?
Based on the description provided, it serves as public documentation that USGS plans to enter into a cooperative agreement for a collaborative research and data collection effort with the named partner.
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