Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 19 FA 0122
This opportunity is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, signaling the agency's plan to make a single cooperative agreement award to support the Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics (COSG). COSG is described as a central forum where the seismology and geodynamics community can coordinate discussion, share perspectives, and engage directly with government agencies on scientific and programmatic issues tied to the Earth's structure, dynamics, and long-term evolution. In practical terms, the funding is meant to maintain and support an organized body that convenes experts, helps synthesize community priorities, and strengthens the interface between researchers and federal decision-makers in areas related to earthquakes, Earth's interior processes, tectonics, and related geophysical topics.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant. While the notice itself is brief, cooperative agreements commonly involve ongoing coordination with the federal sponsor, such as jointly shaping meeting agendas, aligning deliverables with agency needs, and ensuring the committee's activities remain relevant to national Earth science priorities. The award ceiling is listed as $50,000, with one expected award, underscoring that this is a targeted, single-recipient action rather than an open, competitive program seeking multiple proposals.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education. However, the notice explicitly states the intent to award to the National Academy of Sciences, which effectively makes this a directed award announcement rather than a broad solicitation. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the "Other" funding activity category, indicating it does not fall neatly into a standard research, education, or construction bucket and is instead oriented toward committee support, coordination, and community-agency engagement functions. The listing includes CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS support activities and is used for tracking and reporting federal assistance.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USGS 19 FA 0122, a creation date of April 12, 2019, and an original closing date of April 26, 2019. Those dates reflect the formal posting window for the notice, but because it is a Notice of Intent naming a specific recipient, it primarily serves as public documentation of the agency's plan to fund COSG support through the National Academy of Sciences rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to compete.Apply for USGS 19 FA 0122
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics" 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 Apr 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2019. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, stating the agency's plan to make a single cooperative agreement award to support the Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics (COSG).
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of the planned award?
The planned award is intended to maintain and support an organized body (COSG) that convenes experts, helps synthesize community priorities, and strengthens the interface between researchers and federal decision-makers on scientific and programmatic issues related to Earth's structure, dynamics, and long-term evolution.
What is COSG and what role does it serve?
The Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics (COSG) is described as a central forum where the seismology and geodynamics community can coordinate discussion, share perspectives, and engage directly with government agencies on issues tied to the Earth's structure, dynamics, and long-term evolution.
What topics or scientific areas does COSG support cover?
Based on the notice description, COSG support is tied to areas such as earthquakes, Earth's interior processes, tectonics, and related geophysical topics, with an emphasis on community coordination and communication with government agencies.
What type of funding mechanism will be used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant. The notice notes that such involvement commonly includes ongoing coordination with the federal sponsor, such as jointly shaping meeting agendas, aligning deliverables with agency needs, and ensuring activities remain relevant to national Earth science priorities.
Is this an open, competitive solicitation?
No. While it is publicly posted as a federal assistance listing, it is a Notice of Intent naming a specific intended recipient, and it serves primarily as documentation of USGS's plan rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to compete.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS expects to make one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $50,000.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
Is a specific recipient named in the notice?
Yes. The notice explicitly states the intent to award to the National Academy of Sciences.
What does a directed Notice of Intent imply for other potential applicants?
Because the notice names a specific intended recipient and indicates one expected award, it implies the action is targeted to that recipient rather than structured for multiple applicants to submit competing proposals.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding type?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the effort does not fall neatly into a standard category like research, education, or construction and is oriented toward committee support, coordination, and community-agency engagement functions.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing includes CFDA number 15.808, described as corresponding to USGS support activities and used for tracking and reporting federal assistance.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS 19 FA 0122.
When was this notice created?
The creation date listed is April 12, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is April 26, 2019.
Do the posted dates indicate an ongoing application window?
The dates reflect the formal posting window for the Notice of Intent. Because it names a specific intended recipient, the posting functions primarily as public documentation of the planned award rather than an open application period for multiple applicants.
What kinds of activities are implied by "supporting COSG"?
The description suggests activities focused on maintaining and supporting an organized committee structure that convenes experts, coordinates community discussion, synthesizes priorities, and facilitates engagement between researchers and federal decision-makers on relevant scientific and programmatic issues.
What is the practical outcome USGS appears to be seeking through this support?
In practical terms, the support is meant to strengthen coordination within the seismology and geodynamics community and improve the interface between researchers and government agencies, helping ensure discussions and priorities remain aligned with national Earth science needs.
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