Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0022
Apply for 09HQPA0022
- The Geological Survey in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act (ARRA) Volcano Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.818 Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2009 and posted on Aug 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Institutions of Higher Education and Non federal government agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act (ARRA) Volcano Monitoring grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0022) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement program designed to strengthen the nation s ability to monitor hazardous and active volcanoes in the United States. Funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the program focused on repairing, upgrading, and modernizing the physical monitoring networks and the supporting data systems that turn raw measurements into timely volcano status information and products used by scientists, emergency managers, aviation stakeholders, and the public.
A central purpose of the opportunity was to replace or modernize aging field equipment that is critical for early detection of volcanic unrest. This included seismometers used to track earthquake activity beneath volcanoes, geodetic instruments used to measure ground deformation (a key indicator of magma movement), and telemetry systems that transmit data from remote volcano sites back to operational centers. The announcement also emphasized expanding existing monitoring networks by adding instruments where coverage was insufficient, with the practical goal of improving detection capability, reliability, and situational awareness at volcanoes considered hazardous.
Beyond hardware upgrades, the grant supported a broader set of monitoring and hazard assessment activities tied directly to operational volcano science. Eligible work included field observations and sample collection, analysis of geophysical datasets, geologic mapping to better understand past eruptive behavior, and GIS based hazard and vulnerability assessments that help identify who and what is at risk from volcanic hazards. On the information technology side, the program sought improvements to data centers and processing capabilities, including computer based research and development for data visualization and analysis tools, monitoring network design, and robust data archiving practices. In other words, it was not only about deploying sensors in the field, but also about improving the end to end pipeline that stores, processes, analyzes, and communicates volcano data.
As an ARRA funded effort, the opportunity also explicitly connected the technical work to economic recovery goals, including the creation and preservation of jobs and youth employment. This reflects the Recovery Act emphasis on quickly deploying funds into projects that both improve public infrastructure and support employment, while still advancing the scientific and public safety mission of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.
The program fell under CFDA 15.818 (Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring) and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as coordination, technical collaboration, or shared operational responsibilities, rather than a hands off grant structure.
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education and non federal government agencies (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement). Applications were required to be submitted only through grants.gov, and submissions through other channels were not accepted. The opportunity was posted on August 13, 2009, with an application deadline of September 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM EDT, and an archive date of October 14, 2009. The notice listed award floor and ceiling values as 0, which commonly indicates that specific award sizes were not stated in the summary and applicants needed to consult the full program announcement for expected funding ranges and project scope guidance.
For administrative assistance, the contact listed was Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 703 648 7366, particularly for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
ARRA Volcano Monitoring Grant (USGS) FAQs
What is the ARRA Volcano Monitoring grant opportunity (09HQPA0022)?
The ARRA Volcano Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0022) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement program funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Its goal was to strengthen the United States' ability to monitor hazardous and active volcanoes by repairing, upgrading, and modernizing volcano monitoring networks and the supporting data systems used to produce timely volcano status information and related products.
What was the main purpose of this funding?
A central purpose was to replace or modernize aging field equipment that is critical for early detection of volcanic unrest, and to improve the end-to-end monitoring pipeline that turns raw measurements into operational information used by scientists, emergency managers, aviation stakeholders, and the public.
Which federal agency offered and managed this program?
The program was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as part of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program.
What type of award instrument was used?
The instrument type was a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project, such as coordination, technical collaboration, or shared operational responsibilities, rather than a hands-off grant structure.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 15.818 (Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education and non-federal government agencies, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What kinds of field equipment upgrades were supported?
The announcement highlighted replacement or modernization of key monitoring equipment, including seismometers (to track earthquake activity beneath volcanoes), geodetic instruments (to measure ground deformation linked to magma movement), and telemetry systems (to transmit data from remote sites to operational centers).
Did the program support expanding monitoring networks, or only replacing old equipment?
It supported both. In addition to upgrading aging equipment, the opportunity emphasized expanding existing monitoring networks by adding instruments where coverage was insufficient, with the goal of improving detection capability, reliability, and situational awareness at hazardous volcanoes.
What scientific and hazard assessment activities were included beyond hardware work?
Eligible work included field observations and sample collection, analysis of geophysical datasets, geologic mapping to better understand past eruptive behavior, and GIS-based hazard and vulnerability assessments to identify who and what is at risk from volcanic hazards.
What kinds of data systems or IT improvements could be supported?
The program sought improvements to data centers and processing capabilities, including computer-based research and development for data visualization and analysis tools, monitoring network design, and robust data archiving practices. The intent was to improve the full pipeline for storing, processing, analyzing, and communicating volcano monitoring data.
How did this opportunity connect to economic recovery goals?
Because it was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the opportunity explicitly linked technical volcano monitoring improvements to economic recovery goals, including the creation and preservation of jobs and youth employment.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted only through Grants.gov. Submissions through other channels were not accepted.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 13, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM EDT.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was October 14, 2009.
Were award amounts specified in the summary?
The notice listed the award floor and ceiling values as 0. This commonly indicates that specific award sizes were not stated in the summary and that applicants needed to consult the full program announcement for expected funding ranges and guidance on project scope.
Who were the intended users of the improved volcano monitoring products?
The improved monitoring and data systems were intended to support timely volcano status information and products used by scientists, emergency managers, aviation stakeholders, and the public.
What was the program trying to improve at hazardous volcanoes?
The practical goal was to improve detection capability, reliability, and situational awareness at volcanoes considered hazardous, by strengthening both field monitoring networks and supporting data infrastructure.
Who was the administrative contact for assistance?
The administrative contact listed was Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.
How could the listed contact be reached, and what help was she associated with?
Margaret Eastman could be reached by phone at 703-648-7366, particularly for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
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