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- The Geological Survey in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection" 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 Apr 9, 2015 and posted on Apr 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015. (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 $85,000.00 in funding.
- 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:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00111, was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under its "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection" program (CFDA 15.808). It is a discretionary funding opportunity intended to support environmental research and data-collection work through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the recipient would carry out the work with substantial involvement or collaboration from USGS rather than operating entirely independently.
The project focus is narrowly defined: "Uncertainty Analysis of Index Velocity Meters and Discharge Computations at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, Illinois." In practical terms, this centers on evaluating how accurately water flow (discharge) is being computed at that specific canal location when using index velocity meters. Index velocity methods are commonly used at streamgages and engineered waterways where direct, continuous measurement of full-channel discharge is difficult; an instrument measures velocity at an index point (or along a line) and that information is related to mean channel velocity and combined with cross-sectional area to compute discharge. Because these computations depend on measurement conditions, instrument behavior, calibration relationships, and hydraulic variability, the core goal implied by the title is to quantify, document, and potentially reduce the uncertainty in those discharge results. The deliverable would typically be a defensible uncertainty assessment describing error sources and their magnitude, and possibly recommendations to improve measurement practices or computation methods at the Lemont site.
Funding details are straightforward. The award amount is fixed, with an award ceiling of $85,000 and an award floor of $85,000, indicating a single expected budget level rather than a range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive. The opportunity was posted and created on April 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2015, and it was archived on May 24, 2015, meaning it is no longer open for applications.
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might have been included in the full announcement text. The activity category is Environment, consistent with USGS hydrologic monitoring and water-resources science. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Julia Sullivan, Contract Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AC00111.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It was issued under the USGS program titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection" and is identified as CFDA 15.808.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is intended to be funded through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally means the recipient would perform the work with substantial involvement or collaboration from USGS, rather than operating entirely independently.
What is the specific project focus?
The project focus is narrowly defined as: "Uncertainty Analysis of Index Velocity Meters and Discharge Computations at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, Illinois."
What location does this work apply to?
The work is focused on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, Illinois.
What is the main technical goal of the project?
The main goal is to evaluate and quantify how accurately water flow (discharge) is computed at the specified canal location when using index velocity meters, including understanding sources of error and uncertainty in those discharge results.
What are index velocity meters and what are they used for in this context?
Index velocity methods are commonly used at streamgages and engineered waterways where direct, continuous measurement of full-channel discharge is difficult. An instrument measures velocity at an index point (or along a line), and that information is related to mean channel velocity and combined with cross-sectional area to compute discharge.
Why is an uncertainty analysis needed for index velocity discharge computations?
Because discharge computations can depend on measurement conditions, instrument behavior, calibration relationships, and hydraulic variability. The analysis implied by the opportunity aims to quantify, document, and potentially reduce uncertainty in the discharge results at the Lemont site.
What kinds of deliverables are implied by the opportunity description?
The description implies deliverables such as a defensible uncertainty assessment that describes error sources and their magnitude, and possibly recommendations to improve measurement practices or computation methods at the Lemont site.
What is the award amount for this opportunity?
The award amount is fixed at $85,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $85,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $85,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity specifies no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment, consistent with USGS hydrologic monitoring and water-resources science.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted", meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 9, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 24, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on May 24, 2015, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
Who was the point of contact for issues accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Julia Sullivan, Contract Specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey, for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What kind of work does USGS appear to be supporting through this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, USGS intended to support environmental research and data-collection work related to hydrologic measurement and discharge computation uncertainty at a specific engineered waterway site.
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