Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FS 2009 UFORHIC
Apply for USDA FS 2009 UFORHIC
- The Forest Service in the agriculture environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Forest Health Information Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.680 Forest Health Protection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2009 and posted on Jun 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2009. (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 $220,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area (NA), is seeking one partner through a cooperative agreement to design and build an online Urban Forest Health Information Center (UFORHIC). The core purpose of UFORHIC is to bring together (aggregate) and make usable local community tree inventory data and pest detection information from across the Northeastern Area, then turn that shared data into practical analysis and reporting that can help detect patterns, trends, and unusual events affecting urban forests.
UFORHIC is expected to function as a centralized web-based platform where communities can easily upload their tree inventory and pest detection datasets, with a strong emphasis on usability and secure handling of information. Beyond simple storage, the system must support analysis, identification, and reporting of urban forest health conditions at multiple geographic scales (for example, individual communities, counties, states, or the broader region). A key requirement is interoperability with the National Plant Diagnostics Network (NPDN) data repository, meaning the platform should be able to exchange information with NPDN rather than operating as an isolated database.
The project also needs to be directly relevant to real-world decision-making. The Forest Service specifies that the system should include enough detail and functionality to be valuable not only to urban forest managers working on the ground, but also to state and federal agencies tracking forest health threats and planning responses. As part of the buildout, the selected recipient/cooperator must create a user interface that includes a web portal for secure data upload and data use, and it should also serve as a gateway to major urban forest health resources such as First Detector Training materials and pest alerts.
Proposals must include both a development plan and a clear cost estimate covering two main components: (1) the work to develop UFORHIC itself and (2) the costs and approach for hosting and maintaining the data uploaded to UFORHIC through Spring 2011. In other words, applicants are expected to budget not just for initial construction, but for ongoing operations and data stewardship over the stated period.
This opportunity was posted under Funding Opportunity Number USDA FS 2009 UFORHIC and falls under CFDA 10.680 (Forest Health Protection). It is categorized as a cooperative agreement, with one expected award and an award ceiling of $220,000. Cost sharing or matching is required. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details in the full announcement. The opportunity was originally set to close July 13, 2009, and the closing date was extended to July 20, 2009, with an archive date of August 19, 2009. For access issues or questions, the listing provides a contact: Jessica Call, Project Manager, at 202-205-1056 (and indicates email contact for further information).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area (NA) cooperative agreement opportunity to select one partner to design and build an online Urban Forest Health Information Center (UFORHIC).
What is UFORHIC?
UFORHIC (Urban Forest Health Information Center) is intended to be a centralized, web-based platform that aggregates local community tree inventory data and pest detection information from across the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area, and turns that shared data into practical analysis and reporting to support urban forest health monitoring.
What is the core purpose of UFORHIC?
The core purpose is to bring together (aggregate) and make usable community-level tree inventory and pest detection datasets, then generate analysis and reporting that helps detect patterns, trends, and unusual events affecting urban forests.
Who is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area (NA).
What type of award is this?
It is categorized as a cooperative agreement.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $220,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details that may be included in the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA FS 2009 UFORHIC.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 10.680, Forest Health Protection.
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The platform is intended to serve communities across the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area, with analysis and reporting usable at multiple geographic scales (for example, community, county, state, and broader regional levels).
What kinds of data is UFORHIC expected to handle?
UFORHIC is expected to support community tree inventory data and pest detection information uploaded by participating communities.
What does the platform need to do besides store data?
Beyond storage, the system must support analysis, identification, and reporting of urban forest health conditions, including the ability to detect patterns, trends, and unusual events.
What does “multiple geographic scales” mean in this opportunity?
The Forest Service indicates the platform should support analysis and reporting at different levels such as individual communities, counties, states, or the broader Northeastern Area region.
What usability expectations are described?
The platform should emphasize usability, including making it easy for communities to upload their datasets through a web-based interface.
Are there security expectations for the system?
Yes. The user interface is expected to include a web portal for secure data upload and secure data use, and the opportunity emphasizes secure handling of information.
What is required regarding interoperability with the National Plant Diagnostics Network (NPDN)?
A key requirement is interoperability with the National Plant Diagnostics Network (NPDN) data repository. The platform should be able to exchange information with NPDN rather than operating as an isolated database.
Does the platform need to be relevant to real-world decision-making?
Yes. The system is expected to include enough detail and functionality to be valuable to urban forest managers as well as state and federal agencies that track forest health threats and plan responses.
What user interface components are expected?
The selected recipient/cooperator must create a user interface that includes a web portal for secure data upload and data use.
Does UFORHIC need to link to other resources?
Yes. The interface should also serve as a gateway to major urban forest health resources, including First Detector Training materials and pest alerts.
What must be included in the proposal?
Proposals must include (1) a development plan and (2) a clear cost estimate covering both development of UFORHIC and the costs and approach for hosting and maintaining the uploaded data through Spring 2011.
What time period must hosting and maintenance cover?
Applicants are expected to address hosting and maintenance of data uploaded to UFORHIC through Spring 2011.
Is the budget expected to cover only initial development?
No. Applicants are expected to budget for both initial construction/development and ongoing operations and data stewardship through the stated period (through Spring 2011).
When was the application closing date?
The opportunity was originally set to close on July 13, 2009, and the closing date was extended to July 20, 2009.
What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is August 19, 2009.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions?
The listing provides a contact: Jessica Call, Project Manager, phone 202-205-1056, and indicates email contact for further information.
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