Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 18 FA 0001
This funding opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant announcement titled "Notice of Intent" (Funding Opportunity Number: USGS 18 FA 0001). The program is offered under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.820. The award instrument specified is a cooperative agreement, which typically means that, if an award is made, USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during the period of performance rather than simply providing funds with minimal ongoing federal participation.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this generally points to state universities, public colleges, and similar publicly governed higher education entities. No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the source information provided, so private universities, nonprofits, local governments, and individuals would not be considered eligible under the stated eligibility category.
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $712,320, indicating the maximum amount that could be awarded for a single project under this notice, assuming an award is made. The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data, so the announcement does not clearly indicate how many cooperative agreements USGS anticipates funding through this particular notice. The original closing date is listed as January 21, 2018, and the opportunity creation date is January 7, 2018, meaning the posting-to-deadline window appears to be relatively short based on the dates provided.
The description itself is minimal and repeats the title ("Notice of Intent") without additional programmatic detail, scope, or specific requirements in the text you supplied. Because of that, the summary can only reliably reflect the administrative elements: the issuing agency (USGS), the type of award mechanism (cooperative agreement), the general field (natural resources), who can apply (public/state-controlled higher education institutions), and the top-line funding limit (up to $712,320), along with the key dates and identifiers needed to locate the full announcement in official systems.Apply for USGS 18 FA 0001
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-01-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-01-21. (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 $712,320.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The announcement is titled "Notice of Intent."
2) Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant announcement.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 18 FA 0001.
4) What funding activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
5) What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) 15.820.
6) What type of award instrument will be used if funding is issued?
The specified award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
7) What does it mean that the award instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that, if an award is made, USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during the period of performance, rather than providing funds with minimal ongoing federal participation.
8) Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
9) Are private universities eligible to apply?
No. Based on the stated eligibility category provided, only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible. Private universities are not included in the eligible applicant types listed.
10) Are nonprofits, local governments, or individuals eligible to apply?
No. The only eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. No other applicant types (such as nonprofits, local governments, or individuals) are included in the provided information.
11) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $712,320, which indicates the maximum amount that could be awarded for a single project under this notice (assuming an award is made).
12) Is the expected number of awards provided?
No. The number of expected awards is not specified in the information provided.
13) When was the opportunity created (posted)?
The opportunity creation date is January 7, 2018.
14) What is the closing date (application deadline) listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date is listed as January 21, 2018.
15) How long was the posting-to-deadline window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (January 7, 2018) and closing date (January 21, 2018), the posting-to-deadline window appears relatively short.
16) Does the provided description include details about project scope or specific requirements?
No. The description provided is minimal and repeats the title ("Notice of Intent") without additional programmatic detail, scope, or specific requirements.
17) What information can be reliably summarized from what is provided?
From the information provided, the reliable administrative details include: the issuing agency (USGS), the award mechanism (cooperative agreement), the funding activity category (Natural Resources), eligibility (public and state-controlled higher education institutions), the award ceiling (up to $712,320), key dates (January 7, 2018 creation date and January 21, 2018 closing date), and the identifiers needed to locate the full announcement (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 18 FA 0001 and Assistance Listing 15.820).
18) Where should applicants look to find the full program details not included in the summary?
The provided text notes that the summary can only reflect administrative elements and identifiers needed to locate the full announcement in official systems. Applicants should use the Funding Opportunity Number (USGS 18 FA 0001) and Assistance Listing (15.820) to locate the complete announcement and any full requirements in the official posting.
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