Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0008
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- The Geological Survey in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act Crustal Deformation Monitoring" 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 Sep 10, 2009 and posted on Sep 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 20, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- 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 support geodetic monitoring under the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Recovery Act - Crustal Deformation Monitoring" (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0008), was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Earthquake Hazards Program and supported with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 funds. The basic purpose was to modernize the U.S. capability to measure how the Earths crust slowly and suddenly deforms in earthquake-prone areas by replacing aging field instrumentation and related facilities. In practical terms, the program focused on upgrading outdated GPS and strainmeter systems that are used to detect subtle ground motion and provide data that help scientists understand earthquake processes, improve monitoring, and support faster situational awareness after significant events.
A key emphasis of the opportunity was accelerating integration between geodetic networks (such as continuous GPS and strainmeters) and seismic networks, so that deformation measurements and seismic shaking information could be used together in a more unified monitoring framework. The intended outcome was improved development of real-time and near-real-time geodetic earthquake products, meaning data streams and derived products that can be generated quickly during or immediately after earthquakes to better characterize fault slip, deformation patterns, and the overall size and impacts of events. The scope of upgrades included both existing urban geodetic networks and broader regional networks, reflecting a goal of strengthening monitoring coverage where population and risk are high as well as across larger tectonic regions.
The awards were planned as cooperative agreements, which generally indicates an expectation of substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, such as coordination, technical guidance, and alignment with national monitoring priorities. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and tied to Recovery Act goals, with an estimated total funding level of $3,000,000 and an expectation of around 8 awards. There was no stated award floor or ceiling in the listing, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was broad and included colleges and universities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments, with the additional condition that eligible recipients must support geodetic monitoring under the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS). The funding was associated with CFDA number 15.807, "Earthquake Hazards Research Grants," aligning the work with the national mission of understanding and reducing earthquake risk through better observation and monitoring systems.
From an application and compliance standpoint, the opportunity required submission through Grants.gov only, and applications delivered through other methods were explicitly not accepted. The posting date was September 10, 2009, and the application deadline was October 20, 2009 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with the opportunity later archived on November 19, 2009. The announcement also provided a point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7366.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity is titled "Recovery Act - Crustal Deformation Monitoring" and the Funding Opportunity Number is 10HQPA0008.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Earthquake Hazards Program.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The basic purpose was to modernize U.S. capability to measure how the Earth's crust slowly and suddenly deforms in earthquake-prone areas. In practical terms, it focused on replacing aging field instrumentation and related facilities used for crustal deformation monitoring.
What types of equipment or systems were targeted for modernization?
The program focused on upgrading outdated GPS and strainmeter systems used to detect subtle ground motion and provide data that help scientists understand earthquake processes, improve monitoring, and support faster situational awareness after significant events.
What does "crustal deformation monitoring" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, crustal deformation monitoring refers to measuring how the ground changes shape or position over time (slowly or suddenly) in areas prone to earthquakes, using instruments such as continuous GPS and strainmeters.
What role did the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 play in this funding?
This opportunity was supported with ARRA (Recovery Act) of 2009 funds and was tied to Recovery Act goals, including modernization and acceleration of capability improvements.
What was a key technical emphasis of the opportunity?
A key emphasis was accelerating integration between geodetic networks (such as continuous GPS and strainmeters) and seismic networks, so deformation measurements and seismic shaking information could be used together in a more unified monitoring framework.
What are "geodetic networks" as described in the opportunity?
The opportunity specifically referenced geodetic networks such as continuous GPS and strainmeter networks, which measure subtle ground motion and deformation.
What are the intended outcomes or deliverables mentioned?
The intended outcome was improved development of real-time and near-real-time geodetic earthquake products, meaning data streams and derived products that can be generated quickly during or immediately after earthquakes to better characterize fault slip, deformation patterns, and the overall size and impacts of events.
What does "real-time and near-real-time geodetic earthquake products" mean here?
It refers to data streams and derived products that can be generated quickly during or right after an earthquake, supporting rapid characterization of the event (for example, fault slip and deformation patterns) and improved situational awareness.
What monitoring areas were included in the scope of upgrades?
The scope included upgrades to both existing urban geodetic networks and broader regional networks, reflecting a goal of strengthening monitoring coverage in high-population/high-risk areas as well as across larger tectonic regions.
What type of award instrument was anticipated?
Awards were planned as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards were "cooperative agreements"?
In this listing, cooperative agreements generally indicate an expectation of substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, such as coordination, technical guidance, and alignment with national monitoring priorities.
Was this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and tied to Recovery Act goals.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level was $3,000,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of around 8 awards.
Was there an award floor or ceiling listed?
No. The listing stated there was no stated award floor or ceiling.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included colleges and universities, for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments.
Was there any additional eligibility condition beyond organizational type?
Yes. Eligible recipients must support geodetic monitoring under the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding was associated with CFDA number 15.807, titled "Earthquake Hazards Research Grants".
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov only.
Were applications accepted by email, mail, or other submission methods?
No. The opportunity explicitly stated that applications delivered through other methods were not accepted.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was September 10, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 20, 2009 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on November 19, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The announcement provided a point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Margaret Eastman, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, at 703-648-7366.
What is the overall practical benefit of the upgrades described?
The upgrades were intended to improve earthquake monitoring by modernizing instrumentation that detects subtle ground motion, improving scientific understanding of earthquake processes, and enabling faster situational awareness and better event characterization using integrated geodetic and seismic information.
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