Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 17 0312
This funding opportunity, titled "Notice of Intent - Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping in Cayuga County, New York" (Funding Opportunity Number: USGS FA 17 0312), is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant action from the Department of the Interior focused on natural resources work. Rather than an open, broad competition, it is presented as a notice of intent to make a single Cooperative Agreement award to a specific recipient: the New York State Geological Survey, operating under the New York State Education Department. In practical terms, the announcement signals that the USGS plans to fund this particular state partner for a defined mapping project, consistent with how federal and state geological surveys often collaborate on regional geologic mapping efforts.
The project itself is described as "Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping in Cayuga County, New York," with the central technical objective being surficial geologic mapping in three named 7.5-minute quadrangles: Scipio Center, Genoa, and Moravia. A 7.5-minute quadrangle is a standard USGS mapping unit used widely in the United States, and it generally corresponds to the footprint of a typical USGS topographic map at detailed scale. Surficial geology mapping focuses on the materials and landforms at or near the ground surface, such as glacial deposits, alluvium, lake sediments, and other unconsolidated materials that can directly influence soils, groundwater behavior, slope stability, aggregate resources, and land-use planning. The "three-dimensional" framing suggests the work is intended to go beyond a simple surface map by incorporating subsurface information to better represent the thickness, layering, and spatial relationships of these surficial deposits, which is especially relevant in areas shaped by glaciation and post-glacial processes such as those found across much of upstate New York.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under CFDA (now commonly referred to under Assistance Listings) number 15.808, and eligibility is limited to state governments, aligning with the identified intended awardee. The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on technical standards, data products, deliverables, or review processes, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
The funding parameters indicate an award ceiling of $47,857 with an expectation of one award. The opportunity record shows a creation date of July 14, 2017, and an original closing date of July 28, 2017, reflecting a short window consistent with a notice of intent that is primarily informational and administrative rather than a lengthy competitive solicitation. Overall, the announcement describes a targeted federal-state collaboration to produce detailed surficial geologic mapping and associated three-dimensional understanding for key quadrangles in Cayuga County, supporting broader public needs like resource management, environmental assessment, and informed local or regional planning.Apply for USGS FA 17 0312
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping in Cayuga County, New York" 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 Jul 14, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2017. (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 $47,857.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent - Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping in Cayuga County, New York."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS FA 17 0312.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity under the Department of the Interior.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is described as a notice of intent to make a single award to a specific recipient, rather than an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates USGS intends to make a single Cooperative Agreement award to the New York State Geological Survey, operating under the New York State Education Department.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $47,857.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does "Cooperative Agreement" imply for this project?
Based on the description provided, a Cooperative Agreement typically means the federal agency (USGS) expects to have substantial involvement during the project. This can include coordination on technical standards, deliverables, data products, and/or review processes.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA (Assistance Listings) number 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the identified intended awardee.
What is the project about, in plain terms?
The project focuses on three-dimensional surficial geologic mapping in Cayuga County, New York. The work is intended to produce detailed mapping of near-surface materials and landforms and to incorporate subsurface information to represent thickness, layering, and spatial relationships of surficial deposits.
What is the main technical objective described?
The central technical objective is surficial geologic mapping in three specific 7.5-minute quadrangles: Scipio Center, Genoa, and Moravia.
Which geographic area does the work cover?
The work is in Cayuga County, New York, specifically within the Scipio Center, Genoa, and Moravia 7.5-minute quadrangles.
What is a "7.5-minute quadrangle"?
A 7.5-minute quadrangle is a standard USGS mapping unit commonly used in the United States and generally corresponds to the footprint of a typical detailed-scale USGS topographic map.
What does "surficial geology mapping" focus on?
Surficial geology mapping focuses on materials and landforms at or near the ground surface, such as glacial deposits, alluvium, lake sediments, and other unconsolidated materials.
Why is the mapping described as "three-dimensional"?
The description suggests the work is meant to go beyond a surface-only map by incorporating subsurface information to better represent deposit thickness, layering, and spatial relationships, which is particularly relevant in landscapes influenced by glaciation and post-glacial processes.
What kinds of practical uses are associated with this type of mapping (as described in the notice)?
The notice links surficial and three-dimensional geologic understanding to public needs such as resource management, environmental assessment, and informed local or regional planning. It also notes that surficial deposits can influence soils, groundwater behavior, slope stability, aggregate resources, and land-use planning.
When was this opportunity record created?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of July 14, 2017.
What was the original closing date listed?
The original closing date shown is July 28, 2017.
Why is the application window so short?
The timing is consistent with a notice of intent that is primarily informational and administrative, rather than a lengthy competitive solicitation.
How is this opportunity described in terms of the type of federal action?
It is described as a USGS discretionary grant action focused on natural resources work.
What is the broader collaboration context mentioned?
The description notes that the announcement aligns with how federal and state geological surveys often collaborate on regional geologic mapping efforts.
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