Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0021
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- The Geological Survey in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act (ARRA) Seismic Upgrades" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.807 Earthquake Hazards Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2009 and posted on Jun 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Colleges, Universities, profit making, and nonprofit organizations, and State and Local Governments This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under the authority of the Earthquake Hazards Program and addresses equipment replacement and upgrades to earthquake monitoring systems under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Eligible recipients must contribute to the upgrades to existing seismic network operations as part of the development of the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS)
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Recovery Act (ARRA) Seismic Upgrades" (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0021), was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the authority of its Earthquake Hazards Program. The goal is to modernize and strengthen the nation s earthquake monitoring and reporting capabilities by replacing outdated seismic equipment and improving the data center infrastructure and processing systems that produce earthquake information products and manage seismic data. In practical terms, the funding is aimed at making U.S. earthquake monitoring faster, more reliable, and more capable, while also supporting long term improvements to the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS).
The work supported by this program focuses on upgrades across existing seismic networks at multiple scales, including urban, regional, and national systems. That includes instrument replacement and modernization in the field (the sensors and related monitoring equipment that record ground motion), as well as backend improvements such as data center enhancements and better processing pipelines. The emphasis is not on building an entirely new system from scratch, but on improving current network operations and capabilities as part of ANSS development, so that the overall national system delivers higher quality data and more consistent earthquake products.
Funding is provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, and awards are issued as cooperative agreements, which typically means USGS expects substantial involvement or coordination during the project period compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.807 (Earthquake Hazards Research Grants). The estimated total funding available for this opportunity is $5,000,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The notice lists no explicit award floor or ceiling, which usually indicates that award sizes may vary depending on project scope, urgency of needed upgrades, and overall alignment with ANSS priorities.
Eligibility is broad and includes colleges and universities, for profit and nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments. To be competitive and eligible in substance, applicants are expected to propose work that directly contributes to upgrades of existing seismic network operations tied to ANSS development, rather than unrelated research or activities outside the scope of monitoring system modernization. The funding category is identified as "Recovery Act," reflecting ARRA s emphasis on rapid, targeted investments with measurable improvements to public infrastructure and national capabilities.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and USGS made clear that it would not accept submissions by any other method. The announcement also notes that USGS discontinued a previously described "two track approach" that had appeared in an earlier synopsis dated June 2, 2009, meaning applicants needed to follow the updated instructions in the full program announcement rather than relying on the earlier process description. The posting date was June 2, 2009, with a creation date of June 24, 2009. The original closing date was July 1, 2009, but it was extended to a current closing date of July 8, 2009, with a hard deadline of 4:00 pm EDT. The archive date for the opportunity was July 31, 2009. The program announcement is identified as ARRA SE0005A.
For assistance obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Margaret Eastman (Contract Specialist), reachable by phone at 703 648 7366.
FAQs: Recovery Act (ARRA) Seismic Upgrades (USGS) - Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0021
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Recovery Act (ARRA) Seismic Upgrades."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09HQPA0021.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program authority is this opportunity issued under?
It was issued under the authority of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
What is the overall goal of the funding?
The goal is to modernize and strengthen U.S. earthquake monitoring and reporting by replacing outdated seismic equipment and improving data center infrastructure and processing systems that produce earthquake information products and manage seismic data.
What kinds of improvements is this funding intended to support?
The funding supports both field and backend upgrades, including replacing and modernizing seismic instruments (sensors and related monitoring equipment) and enhancing data center capabilities and processing pipelines used to generate earthquake information products and manage seismic data.
Is the focus on building a brand-new seismic monitoring system?
No. The emphasis is on improving existing seismic network operations and capabilities as part of Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) development, rather than building an entirely new system from scratch.
What is ANSS and how does this opportunity relate to it?
ANSS refers to the Advanced National Seismic System. This opportunity is intended to support long-term improvements to ANSS by upgrading existing monitoring networks and the systems that produce consistent, higher-quality earthquake data and products.
What scale of seismic networks can be upgraded under this opportunity?
The work may focus on upgrades across existing seismic networks at multiple scales, including urban, regional, and national systems.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The funding category is identified as "Recovery Act," reflecting that funds are provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
What type of award will USGS make under this opportunity?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements, which generally means USGS expects substantial involvement or coordination during the project period compared to a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.807 (Earthquake Hazards Research Grants).
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available for this opportunity is $5,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount (award floor or ceiling)?
The notice lists no explicit award floor or ceiling, which generally indicates award sizes may vary depending on project scope, urgency of needed upgrades, and alignment with ANSS priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes colleges and universities, for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments.
What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive?
Applicants are expected to propose work that directly contributes to upgrades of existing seismic network operations tied to ANSS development, rather than unrelated research or activities outside the scope of monitoring system modernization.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. USGS stated it would not accept submissions by any other method.
Were applicants allowed to submit by mail, email, or other non-Grants.gov methods?
No. The announcement specifies that USGS would not accept submissions by any method other than electronic submission through Grants.gov.
What does the notice say about the earlier "two track approach"?
The announcement notes that USGS discontinued a previously described "two track approach" that appeared in an earlier synopsis dated June 2, 2009. Applicants were expected to follow the updated instructions in the full program announcement rather than relying on the earlier synopsis.
What are the key posting and date milestones for the opportunity?
The posting date was June 2, 2009, and the creation date was June 24, 2009. The original closing date was July 1, 2009, and it was extended to a current closing date of July 8, 2009.
What was the final application deadline time and time zone?
The extended closing date was July 8, 2009, with a hard deadline of 4:00 pm EDT.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date for the opportunity was July 31, 2009.
What is the program announcement identifier?
The program announcement is identified as ARRA SE0005A.
Who is the listed point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
Margaret Eastman can be reached at 703-648-7366.
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