Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 13 FA 0003
This grant posting is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) describing planned funding for certain facility improvement projects to be carried out under an existing cooperative agreement, identified as G13AC00003. Because it is explicitly labeled a "notice of intent" and "not a competitive opportunity," it is essentially an informational announcement that USGS intends to continue or supplement work with an already-established partner rather than solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 13 FA 0003 and is categorized as a continuation action, meaning it builds on or extends prior work rather than starting a brand-new, openly competed award. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project compared to a standard grant. The activity area is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS programmatic assistance.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, in practice, the "not competitive" language and the reference to an existing agreement strongly suggest the intended recipient is the institution already holding agreement G13AC00003. The posting indicates an expected number of awards of 1, reinforcing that the agency anticipates making a single continuation award rather than multiple awards to different applicants.
Financially, the notice lists an award ceiling of $210,000, which generally represents the maximum anticipated federal funding amount for this specific action. The original closing date is shown as 2016-08-11, but for a notice of intent this date is often more of an administrative marker than a true deadline for open submissions, since the agency is not requesting competing applications. The announcement was created on 2016-07-28.
The description provided in the public listing is minimal and refers to an attachment ("See attached"), which likely contains the specific scope of the facility improvements, performance period details, and any required administrative steps for the existing partner. Based on the title, the supported work involves facility improvement projects, which could include upgrades, repairs, modernization, or other capital or infrastructure-related enhancements tied to the objectives of the ongoing USGS partnership under the referenced cooperative agreement.Apply for USGS 13 FA 0003
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - certain facility improvement projects under existing agreement G13AC00003" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-07-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-08-11. (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 $210,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this USGS funding announcement?
This posting is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) indicating planned funding for certain facility improvement projects under an existing cooperative agreement (G13AC00003). It is presented as an informational announcement rather than an open call for proposals.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled as a "notice of intent" and "not a competitive opportunity," meaning USGS is not soliciting proposals from multiple applicants for competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 13 FA 0003.
What does "continuation action" mean in this context?
"Continuation action" indicates the funding is intended to build on, extend, or supplement work that is already underway, rather than starting a brand-new award that is openly competed.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument listed is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project compared to a standard grant.
What is the referenced cooperative agreement number?
The existing cooperative agreement identified in the notice is G13AC00003.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Does eligibility mean any public university can apply?
In practice, likely not. Although the eligibility category is broad (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education), the notice states it is not competitive and references an existing cooperative agreement. That strongly suggests the intended recipient is the institution already holding agreement G13AC00003.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The notice lists an expected number of awards of 1, indicating USGS anticipates a single continuation award rather than multiple awards to different recipients.
What is the maximum funding amount for this action?
The award ceiling is listed as $210,000, which generally represents the maximum anticipated federal funding amount for this specific continuation action.
Is $210,000 guaranteed?
The notice describes an award ceiling, which is typically a maximum anticipated amount rather than a guarantee of funding at that level.
What is the associated CFDA/Assistance Listing number?
The notice references CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS programmatic assistance.
What program or activity area does this funding fall under?
The activity area is listed as Natural Resources.
What kinds of projects are being supported?
Based on the title and summary, the supported work involves facility improvement projects carried out under the existing USGS cooperative agreement. Facility improvements could include upgrades, repairs, modernization, or other capital or infrastructure-related enhancements connected to the objectives of the ongoing partnership.
Where can I find the detailed scope of work?
The public listing indicates the description is minimal and points to an attachment ("See attached"). That attachment likely contains the specific scope of facility improvements, performance period details, and any required administrative steps for the existing partner.
What is the listed closing date, and does it function like a normal deadline?
The original closing date is shown as 2016-08-11. For a notice of intent that is not competitive, this date may function more as an administrative marker than a true deadline for open submissions, since USGS is not requesting competing applications.
When was this notice created?
The announcement was created on 2016-07-28.
Does this notice invite new applicants to submit proposals?
No. Because it is described as not competitive and tied to an existing cooperative agreement, it indicates an intent to continue or supplement work with an already-established partner rather than invite new proposals.
What should an interested institution do if it is not the existing partner?
Based on the information provided, this notice is intended to support work under an existing agreement and is not a competitive opportunity. The posting does not describe an open application process for new applicants.
Why does USGS use a cooperative agreement for this type of work?
The notice lists a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically reflects that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant.
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