Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0506
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0506
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Update the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) in the Big Lost and Lemhi Basins" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2015 and posted on Aug 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Update the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) in the Big Lost and Lemhi Basins" is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity designed to improve the accuracy of federal hydrography data in two priority areas of Idaho: the Lemhi River Basin and the Big Lost Basin. The project exists because the current National Hydrography Dataset does not fully match present-day conditions on the ground, meaning waterways, diversions, and related water features have changed over time but those changes have not been reflected in the official digital dataset used by agencies and the public. The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) proposed to carry out the update work and then deliver the finalized edits to USGS so the improvements can be implemented into the authoritative NHD.
The core purpose of the project is to modernize and complete NHD updates in these basins using multiple trusted information sources. IDWR planned to conduct the update primarily through interpretation of NAIP imagery (National Agriculture Imagery Program aerial imagery), supported by historical maps and any relevant local datasets that might be available. The work includes a photo-based revision of existing mapped hydrography, meaning staff would review current NHD linework and features against imagery to correct alignments, add missing segments, remove or adjust outdated features, and generally bring the dataset in line with real-world conditions visible in current imagery and corroborated by other sources.
In addition to revising what is already in the database, the project specifically calls for adding important missing features that matter for water management and ecological priorities. That includes adding key tributaries and irrigation ditches that are not currently represented in the NHD, with an emphasis on "priority" features that likely have the most value for resource planning, monitoring, or operational decision-making. The scope also includes adding certain high-value infrastructure and habitat-related elements as event features, such as fish screens, fish passage barriers, and ongoing monitoring sites. Adding these as event features improves the usefulness of NHD for fisheries management, restoration planning, regulatory compliance, and coordinated monitoring efforts, since these features can be referenced in relation to the hydrographic network.
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating USGS expected to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, typically through coordination, technical guidance, review, or data integration responsibilities. The funding amount was fixed: the estimated total funding was $30,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $30,000, and USGS anticipated making one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible applicants. Eligibility was limited to state governments, aligning with the proposal coming from IDWR and reflecting the project’s focus on improving statewide or regional geospatial water data that will ultimately feed into a national federal dataset.
Administrative details show the opportunity number as USGS 15 FA 0506 under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), categorized under natural resources. It was posted on August 27, 2015, and closed on September 11, 2015, with an archive date of October 11, 2015. For applicants or stakeholders who had difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7382.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Update the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) in the Big Lost and Lemhi Basins."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve and modernize the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) in two priority areas in Idaho by updating hydrography features so the dataset better matches current, real-world conditions.
Why are updates to the National Hydrography Dataset needed in these basins?
The current NHD does not fully reflect present-day on-the-ground conditions. Waterways, diversions, and related water features can change over time, and those changes are not always reflected in the official digital dataset used by agencies and the public.
Which geographic areas are covered by the project?
The work focuses on two priority areas of Idaho: the Lemhi River Basin and the Big Lost Basin.
What types of work are expected under this project?
The project involves photo-based revision of existing mapped hydrography. This includes reviewing current NHD linework and features against imagery to correct alignments, add missing segments, remove or adjust outdated features, and generally bring the dataset into closer agreement with current conditions.
What data sources are expected to be used to make the updates?
Updates were planned primarily through interpretation of NAIP imagery (National Agriculture Imagery Program aerial imagery), supported by historical maps and any relevant local datasets that may be available.
Does the project only revise existing NHD features, or does it also add new features?
It includes both. In addition to revising existing hydrography in the database, the project specifically calls for adding important missing features that matter for water management and ecological priorities.
What kinds of missing features are specifically mentioned as priorities to add?
The scope specifically mentions adding key tributaries and irrigation ditches that are not currently represented in the NHD, with an emphasis on priority features that have high value for planning, monitoring, or operational decision-making.
What are "event features" in the context of this project?
The project includes adding certain high-value infrastructure and habitat-related elements as event features so they can be referenced in relation to the hydrographic network.
What examples of event features are included in the scope?
Examples listed include fish screens, fish passage barriers, and ongoing monitoring sites.
Why add fish screens, fish passage barriers, and monitoring sites as event features?
Adding these as event features improves the usefulness of NHD for fisheries management, restoration planning, regulatory compliance, and coordinated monitoring efforts, because these features can be tied to and referenced along the hydrographic network.
Who proposed to carry out the update work?
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) proposed to conduct the update work and deliver finalized edits to USGS so the improvements can be implemented into the authoritative NHD.
What does it mean that this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates USGS expected to be actively involved beyond providing funds, typically through coordination, technical guidance, review, or responsibilities related to integrating the updated data.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $30,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $30,000 (a fixed funding amount).
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
USGS anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
What is the opportunity number and CFDA number?
The opportunity number is USGS 15 FA 0506, under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under natural resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 27, 2015, and closed on September 11, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 11, 2015.
Who should be contacted if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist, at 703-648-7382.
What is the intended end result of the project?
The intended result is a set of finalized hydrography edits for the Lemhi River Basin and the Big Lost Basin that IDWR would deliver to USGS, allowing USGS to implement the improvements into the authoritative National Hydrography Dataset.
How will the updated NHD data be useful once implemented?
The updated dataset is intended to be more accurate for agency and public use, and the inclusion of priority tributaries, irrigation ditches, and event features supports water management, ecological planning, fisheries management, restoration planning, regulatory compliance, and coordinated monitoring efforts.
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