Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 18 FAC 0378
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It is explicitly not a request for applications, meaning the agency is not soliciting proposals from the public through a competitive process. Instead, USGS is using the announcement to provide transparency that it plans to fund a specific project through a noncompetitive action, described as being made "without full and open competition." In practical terms, this kind of notice is typically used when an agency has already identified an intended recipient and is documenting the rationale and intent to proceed via a sole-source or otherwise limited-competition award pathway.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Title "Notice of Intent" with Funding Opportunity Number "USGS 18 FAC 0378." The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates that the recipient and the federal agency will have substantial involvement together during the project period (for example, collaboration on scope, technical direction, data sharing, or coordinated deliverables), rather than the agency simply providing funds with minimal federal participation. The Funding Activity Category is labeled "Other," with an instruction that further clarification would be contained in an "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" field (not included in the text provided here), suggesting that the project does not fit neatly into a standard categorical label within the posting itself.
The assistance listing associated with the notice is CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.808, which corresponds to USGS cooperative research and related assistance programs. Eligibility is broadly shown as "Others," with the note that more precise eligibility information would be included in an additional eligibility explanation field. However, because this is not an open solicitation, the eligibility label does not function the same way it would for a competitive opportunity; it is primarily a standardized entry on Grants.gov rather than an invitation for applicants to submit.
In terms of funding scale and expected outcome, USGS indicates an Award Ceiling of $67,357 and expects to make one award. The notice was created on September 23, 2018, and shows an original closing date of September 24, 2018, which is consistent with notices that are posted briefly to satisfy public notice requirements rather than to allow time for proposal preparation. The description directs readers to the "Related Documents" section on Grants.gov for complete details of the intended award, and points to the Grants.gov Support resources for navigation or general grants information, reinforcing that the posting is informational rather than a call for submissions.
Overall, the key takeaway is that this is a short, administrative public notice announcing USGS intent to issue a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement up to $67,357, not an opportunity that outside organizations can apply to through Grants.gov unless the agency separately issues a competitive request for applications.Apply for USGS 18 FAC 0378
- 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" 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 Sep 23, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 24, 2018. (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 $67,357.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this posting?
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It is an administrative public notice meant to provide transparency about USGS plans to fund a specific project.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. USGS is not soliciting proposals from the public through a competitive process.
Can I apply for this funding through Grants.gov?
Based on the information provided, no. This notice is informational and is used to announce USGS intent to make an award through a noncompetitive action, rather than to invite applications.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in practical terms?
It means the agency has already identified an intended recipient and is documenting its plan and rationale to proceed with a noncompetitive (sole-source or limited-competition) award pathway, described as being made "without full and open competition."
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing the notice.
What is the funding opportunity title and number?
The Funding Opportunity Title is "Notice of Intent" and the Funding Opportunity Number is "USGS 18 FAC 0378."
What award mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What is a Cooperative Agreement in this context?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period. This can include collaboration on scope, technical direction, data sharing, or coordinated deliverables, rather than a hands-off funding arrangement.
Is this award competitive or noncompetitive?
Noncompetitive. The notice indicates the action is being made "without full and open competition" and is intended to fund a specific project/recipient.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is listed as $67,357.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS expects to make one award.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this notice?
The notice references CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.808, which corresponds to USGS cooperative research and related assistance programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
The posting lists eligibility broadly as "Others," with a note that additional eligibility detail would typically appear in an eligibility explanation field. However, because this is not an open solicitation, the eligibility label does not function as an invitation for organizations to apply.
Why does the posting show a closing date if it is not open for applications?
The notice shows an original closing date of September 24, 2018, shortly after the creation date of September 23, 2018. This is consistent with notices posted briefly to satisfy public notice requirements, rather than to allow time for proposal preparation.
Where can I find the complete details about the intended award?
The description directs readers to the "Related Documents" section on Grants.gov for complete details of the intended award.
Where can I get help using Grants.gov for navigation or general grants information?
The posting points to Grants.gov Support resources for navigation and general grants information.
What is the Funding Activity Category?
The Funding Activity Category is labeled "Other," with an indication that further clarification would normally be provided in an "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" field (not included in the information provided here).
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for open grant opportunities?
The key takeaway is that this posting is a short, administrative public notice announcing USGS intent to issue a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement up to $67,357. It is not an opportunity that outside organizations can apply to through Grants.gov unless USGS separately issues a competitive request for applications.
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