Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0281
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0281
- 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 "Pacific Island Ridge to Reef Project" 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 Jun 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 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 $349,000.00 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 Pacific Island Ridge to Reef Project is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior grant opportunity offered as a non-competitive cooperative agreement. It was published under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0281 with a creation date of June 28, 2016, and an original application closing date of July 12, 2016. The award was structured as a single expected award, with an estimated maximum (award ceiling) of $349,000.
This opportunity falls under the discretionary category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates a partnership-style relationship where the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the period of performance (for example, coordination on technical approaches, shared responsibilities, or ongoing collaboration). The listed funding activity category is labeled "Other," with further clarification referenced in the full announcement text. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.808, which identifies the federal assistance program area tied to this funding.
Eligibility is broadly noted as "Others," with the specifics intended to be clarified in the official eligibility section of the full announcement. In practice, that wording commonly signals that eligibility is not limited to the standard categories (such as only state governments or only universities) and may include specialized partners appropriate for the project, depending on the terms described in the complete notice.
In short, this is a targeted, one-time, single-award USGS cooperative agreement for the Pacific Island Ridge to Reef Project, offering up to $349,000, posted in late June 2016 with a mid-July 2016 deadline, and designed to be awarded without competition under the non-competitive cooperative agreement mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pacific Island Ridge to Reef Project (USGS)
What is the Pacific Island Ridge to Reef Project grant opportunity?
The Pacific Island Ridge to Reef Project is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior grant opportunity offered as a non-competitive cooperative agreement. It is described as a targeted, one-time, single-award opportunity.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0281.
When was this opportunity created and published?
The creation date listed for the opportunity is June 28, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 12, 2016.
Is this a competitive or non-competitive opportunity?
This opportunity is non-competitive and is intended to be awarded without competition under a non-competitive cooperative agreement mechanism.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for how the project will be managed?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates a partnership-style relationship in which the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the period of performance. Based on the description provided, this can include coordination on technical approaches, shared responsibilities, and ongoing collaboration between USGS and the recipient.
What category of funding is this listed under?
The opportunity is listed under the discretionary category.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity was structured as a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The estimated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $349,000.
Is the $349,000 amount the guaranteed award amount?
The information provided describes $349,000 as the estimated maximum (the award ceiling). It does not state that the full amount is guaranteed.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is labeled "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement text.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
What does the CFDA number represent in this context?
The CFDA number identifies the federal assistance program area tied to this funding. For this opportunity, that identifier is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly noted as "Others." The specific eligibility requirements are intended to be clarified in the official eligibility section of the full announcement.
What does "Others" mean for eligibility?
In this listing, "Others" commonly signals that eligibility is not limited to standard applicant categories (such as only state governments or only universities). It may include specialized partners appropriate for the project, depending on the terms in the complete notice.
Does this opportunity indicate it is a one-time award?
Yes. The description summarizes it as a targeted, one-time, single-award cooperative agreement.
Where can applicants find details that are not included in this summary (such as the exact eligibility requirements)?
The summary notes that items like the detailed eligibility explanation and clarification of the "Other" activity category are referenced in the full announcement text.
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