U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection

 

To support research complementary to USGS program efforts in classification of the public lands and examination of the geological structure, water, mineral, and biological resources, and products of the national domain. This entry covers a variety of USGS assistance awards not covered by any other CFDA program entries. Awards are typically supported by funding from internal projects and programs, and funds are not separately budgeted or reserved for external projects or proposals under this entry.

Active 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Not current data available. 241
Fiscal Year 2018 Program anticipates receiving 240 applications.
Fiscal Year 2019 Program received 170 applications.
Fiscal Year 2020 USGS issued 275 new financial assistance awards funding a variety of projects related to USGS mission areas.
Fiscal Year 2021 Program anticipates receiving 250 applications.
Fiscal Year 2023 Program anticipates receiving 250 applications. Organic Act of 1879
43 U.S.C. 31
43 U.S.C. 36c
43 U.S.C. 36d
43 U.S.C. 1457b
Public Law 117-117-58
Public Law -117-169
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, and State and local governments may make application for support by a named principal investigator. Due to limited availability of funds to support new external projects, consultation with USGS is strongly recommended prior to submission of applications. Profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, and State and local governments, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, and the general public will ultimately benefit from knowledge gained under the program. Proposals must furnish evidence of the applicant's qualifications for performance of the proposed research. Preapplication coordination is required. . 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov. Notification of an award is by receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer. Not applicable. From 3 to 6 months. None. Applications maybe revised and resubmitted. Not applicable. Scientists within the Geological Survey will review and evaluate all applications consistent with authorized USGS program purposes. Criteria for judging applications will include scientific excellence and relevance to the solution of important problems within the mission of the Geological Survey. Applications will be funded only to the extent permitted by available funds. Applications must be for scientific research projects which are within the Survey's area of responsibility. The majority of funds are used to support research that will enhance existing, long-term collaborative projects. Funds can be used for attendance at national conferences for the dissemination of project results. Further, conferences and symposia will be supported only if it is clear that equivalent results cannot be obtained at regular meetings of professional societies. Office furniture, office equipment, and foreign travel are not normally considered for support. Performance Reports: Recipients are responsible for monitoring performance for each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Recipients are subject to the audit requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Generally, no statutory requirement. Recipients are encouraged to share in the cost of each research project. Appropriations language requires cooperating State and local governments to contribute at least one-half the cost of certain cooperative water resources investigation and cooperative mapping projects.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award. Recipients request payment as needed throughout the award period. None/Not specified. Nicole Franklin
US Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
MS 205
Reston, VA 20192 USA
njfranklin@usgs.gov
Phone: 7036487376 https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/administration/office-acquisition-and-grants/guide-submitting 14-0804-0-1-306 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$20,881,551.00; FY 23 est $45,000,000.00; FY 24 est $45,000,000.00; FY 21$45,000,000.00; FY 20$44,923,514.00; FY 19$25,380,878.00; FY 18$13,778,721.00; - FY23 and FY24 amounts are estimates based on prior year funding levels only.(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$157,201,151.00; FY 23 est $45,000,000.00; FY 24 est $45,000,000.00; FY 21$35,000,000.00; - $3,000 to $2,888,015; average $161,098 USGS Guide for Submission of Unsolicited Proposals is available at: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/administration/office-acquisition-and-grants/guide-submitting Fiscal Year 2017 Not current data available. No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2018 Not current data available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2020 USGS issued 275 new financial assistance awards funding a variety of projects related to USGS mission areas.
Fiscal Year 2021 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2023 No Current Data Available.