Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0126
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0126
- The DOI-USGS1 in the natural resources 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 14, 2016 and posted on Apr 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $51,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0126) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS). It focuses on natural resources research, specifically a project titled "Stratigraphic Analysis of the US Atlantic Continental Margin Based on Seismic Reflection Data." In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at supporting a technical study that interprets seismic reflection datasets to better understand the stratigraphy and geologic history of the Atlantic continental margin off the United States. The core scientific idea is to use seismic reflection information to map and analyze subsurface sedimentary layers, identify key stratigraphic boundaries, and improve regional geologic interpretations that can inform broader USGS mission needs related to coastal and offshore geology.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates that the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. That usually means the work is collaborative in nature, with coordination, technical input, or data-sharing between the award recipient and the USGS, and with deliverables that align closely with agency priorities. The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.808, tying it to USGS assistance programs and making it part of the agency's formal portfolio of supported research activities in the natural resources domain.
Eligibility is limited to private institutions of higher education. That means the applicant pool is intentionally narrow and primarily targeted at qualified universities or similar academic organizations in the private sector that have the expertise, personnel, and facilities to conduct advanced seismic interpretation and stratigraphic analysis. The structure of the opportunity suggests the agency is looking for a capable academic partner with a track record in marine geophysics, seismic stratigraphy, basin analysis, or related geoscience fields, and the ability to translate seismic reflection observations into coherent stratigraphic frameworks.
In terms of scale and competitiveness, the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $51,000. This is a relatively modest budget by federal research standards, which often implies a focused scope such as a targeted interpretation effort, synthesis and re-analysis of existing seismic lines, production of interpretive cross sections or maps, or a discrete set of stratigraphic deliverables rather than a multi-year field campaign. Because it is based on seismic reflection data, the work may be designed to leverage existing datasets rather than collecting new geophysical data, allowing the project to concentrate resources on interpretation, integration with existing geologic information, and preparation of final products.
Key dates indicate the opportunity was created and posted on April 14, 2016, with an original and current closing date of April 28, 2016. The short window between posting and closing suggests it may have been intended for a specific, time-sensitive collaboration or a narrowly defined project need. Overall, the opportunity represents a small, specialized cooperative research effort to improve understanding of Atlantic margin stratigraphy using seismic reflection interpretation, awarded through the USGS to an eligible private higher education institution, with one expected award up to $51,000.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this Notice of Intent?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0126.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS).
What is the project title associated with this opportunity?
The project is titled "Stratigraphic Analysis of the US Atlantic Continental Margin Based on Seismic Reflection Data."
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The project focuses on natural resources research involving stratigraphic analysis of the U.S. Atlantic continental margin using seismic reflection data. The intent is to interpret seismic reflection datasets to improve understanding of subsurface sedimentary layers, key stratigraphic boundaries, and the geologic history of the Atlantic margin off the United States.
What does the project aim to produce or improve?
Based on the description, the work is meant to map and analyze subsurface sedimentary layers, identify key stratigraphic boundaries, and improve regional geologic interpretations. These improved interpretations are intended to inform broader USGS mission needs related to coastal and offshore geology.
What type of data is central to the proposed work?
Seismic reflection data is central to the study, with the project emphasizing interpretation of seismic reflection datasets to develop a clearer stratigraphic framework for the Atlantic continental margin.
Is this opportunity intended for new data collection or analysis of existing data?
The description suggests the project may be designed to leverage existing seismic reflection datasets rather than collecting new geophysical data, focusing resources on interpretation, integration with existing geologic information, and preparation of final products.
What is the funding instrument or award mechanism?
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for how the project will be carried out?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that the USGS expects substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. In practice, this typically means the effort is collaborative, with coordination, technical input, or data-sharing between the recipient and USGS, and deliverables closely aligned with agency priorities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to private institutions of higher education.
Are public universities or other organization types eligible?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited specifically to private institutions of higher education. No other eligible applicant categories are listed in the description provided.
What kinds of institutional capabilities or expertise does the opportunity seem to target?
The description suggests USGS is seeking an academic partner with the expertise, personnel, and facilities to perform advanced seismic interpretation and stratigraphic analysis. Relevant strengths may include marine geophysics, seismic stratigraphy, basin analysis, and related geoscience disciplines, along with the ability to translate seismic observations into coherent stratigraphic frameworks.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $51,000.
What does the relatively modest budget suggest about the project scope?
With a ceiling of $51,000, the description implies a focused, targeted scope, such as re-analysis or synthesis of existing seismic lines, development of interpretive cross sections or maps, and delivery of a discrete set of stratigraphic products rather than a large multi-year field campaign.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on April 14, 2016.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is April 28, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (April 14, 2016) and the closing date (April 28, 2016), the window was short. The description notes this may indicate a time-sensitive collaboration or a narrowly defined project need.
What geographic area is the research focused on?
The focus is the U.S. Atlantic continental margin, specifically offshore of the United States.
How does this project connect to USGS mission needs?
The stated aim is to improve regional geologic interpretations that can inform broader USGS mission needs related to coastal and offshore geology, using seismic reflection interpretation to strengthen understanding of stratigraphy and geologic history.
What is the overall purpose of this Notice of Intent?
Overall, this Notice of Intent describes a small, specialized cooperative research effort intended to advance understanding of Atlantic margin stratigraphy through seismic reflection interpretation, with one expected award up to $51,000 to an eligible private institution of higher education.
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