Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 17 0219
This grant opportunity, titled "Notice of Intent: Ohio's Contribution to the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition 2017" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS FA 17 0219), is a discretionary funding action issued by the U.S. Geological Survey within the Department of the Interior. It is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The program falls under the natural resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.808. The opportunity was created on June 27, 2017, with an original closing date of July 11, 2017.
The notice is specifically a "Notice of Intent" to make an award, rather than an open competitive solicitation. The eligible applicant category is state governments, and the intended recipient named in the description is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. In practical terms, this signals that USGS planned to fund a single, targeted partner for a defined scope of work as part of Ohio's 2017 participation in the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition. The posting indicates an expectation of one award, with an award ceiling of $92,857, aligning with the intent to support a discrete mapping contribution for that year.
The core objective of the proposed work is geologic mapping focused on karst features in Ohio, specifically in eastern Adams County and western Scioto County. Karst refers to landscapes shaped by the dissolution of soluble bedrock (often limestone or dolomite), which can produce sinkholes, caves, underground drainage networks, and springs. Mapping these features is typically important for understanding groundwater movement and vulnerability, evaluating geologic hazards such as sinkhole collapse, and informing land-use, infrastructure planning, and environmental protection decisions. By concentrating on eastern Adams County and western Scioto County, the project targets a region where identifying and documenting karst-related landforms and processes can improve local and regional geologic understanding and support practical decision-making.
In addition to the karst-focused work, Ohio also proposed to map the surficial geology of the western portion of the Coshocton 1:100,000-scale quadrangle. Surficial geologic mapping focuses on the distribution and characteristics of unconsolidated materials at or near the land surface, such as glacial deposits, alluvium, colluvium, and soils developed on those materials. At a 1:100,000 scale, the resulting map is suited for regional planning and resource assessments, offering enough detail to support interpretations of landscape history, sediment distribution, aggregate resources, and the near-surface conditions relevant to engineering and environmental applications. Together, these two mapping components indicate a combined emphasis on both bedrock-related hazard/resource issues (karst) and surface material distribution (surficial geology), contributing to broader Great Lakes regional mapping goals through Ohio's specific deliverables for 2017.Apply for USGS FA 17 0219
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Ohio's Contribution to the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition 2017" 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 Jun 27, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 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 $92,857.00 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 official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Ohio's Contribution to the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition 2017."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS FA 17 0219.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding action is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. This posting is a "Notice of Intent" to make an award, not an open competitive solicitation.
What does it mean that this is a "Notice of Intent"?
Based on the posting description, a Notice of Intent indicates USGS planned to make an award to a specific, targeted partner for a defined scope of work, rather than soliciting applications broadly from multiple applicants.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What is a Cooperative Agreement in this context?
In this opportunity, a Cooperative Agreement means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work, rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal participation.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The program falls under the natural resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed is state governments.
Who is the intended recipient named in the description?
The intended recipient named is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
How many awards were expected under this Notice of Intent?
The posting indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $92,857.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 27, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 11, 2017.
What is the overall purpose of the work described?
The core objective is geologic mapping as Ohio's 2017 contribution to the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, with a focus on mapping karst features in specific Ohio counties and mapping surficial geology in part of a 1:100,000-scale quadrangle.
What specific areas in Ohio are targeted for karst mapping?
The karst-focused geologic mapping is targeted in eastern Adams County and western Scioto County.
What is karst, as described in the opportunity?
Karst refers to landscapes shaped by the dissolution of soluble bedrock (often limestone or dolomite). These landscapes can include sinkholes, caves, underground drainage networks, and springs.
Why map karst features?
According to the description, mapping karst features is typically important for understanding groundwater movement and vulnerability, evaluating geologic hazards such as sinkhole collapse, and informing land-use, infrastructure planning, and environmental protection decisions.
What additional mapping work is included besides karst mapping?
In addition to the karst-focused work, Ohio proposed mapping the surficial geology of the western portion of the Coshocton 1:100,000-scale quadrangle.
What is surficial geologic mapping?
Surficial geologic mapping focuses on the distribution and characteristics of unconsolidated materials at or near the land surface, such as glacial deposits, alluvium, colluvium, and soils developed on those materials.
What does a 1:100,000-scale map imply for how the results may be used?
At a 1:100,000 scale, the map is described as being suited for regional planning and resource assessments, with enough detail to support interpretations of landscape history, sediment distribution, aggregate resources, and near-surface conditions relevant to engineering and environmental applications.
How do the two mapping components fit together?
Together, the karst-focused mapping (bedrock-related hazard/resource issues) and the surficial mapping (surface material distribution) reflect a combined emphasis on both subsurface/bedrock processes and near-surface materials, contributing to broader Great Lakes regional mapping goals through Ohio's specific deliverables for 2017.
What year of participation does this Notice of Intent cover?
The described scope is tied to Ohio's 2017 participation in the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition.
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