Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 20 FA 0068
This notice describes a non-competitive funding action by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) related to the Ogallala Aquifer in the Great Plains. It is titled "Notice of Intent - Synthesizing and organizing data to inform management and adaptation of the Ogallala Aquifer in the Great Plains" and is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award. The key point is that this is not a solicitation and not an open call for proposals; instead, it is a public notification that USGS intends to fund certain project activities without competition.
The planned work, as stated in the title and description, focuses on synthesizing and organizing data to support management and adaptation decisions for the Ogallala Aquifer. In practical terms, this kind of effort typically means pulling together existing datasets (often scattered across agencies, states, research groups, and prior projects), standardizing or documenting them so they are usable, and producing consolidated products that water managers and decision-makers can rely on. The emphasis on "management and adaptation" signals a goal of making the information actionable for responding to ongoing aquifer challenges in the Great Plains, such as groundwater depletion, variability in recharge, agricultural demand, and long-term sustainability planning.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 20 FA 0068 and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project, meaning USGS may be expected to collaborate closely on technical direction, data standards, deliverables, or coordination with other stakeholders. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.820, which corresponds to USGS programs.
Several administrative details are provided. The notice was created on February 26, 2020, and shows an original closing date of March 11, 2020, which in the context of a Notice of Intent typically functions more like a posting window or an administrative milestone rather than a deadline for applications (since applications are not being requested). The award ceiling is listed as $271,536, indicating the maximum expected federal funding amount for this action. The posting also indicates "Expected Awards:" but does not clearly specify a number, which is consistent with notices that are primarily meant to announce an intended award rather than run a competitive selection.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but that does not mean the public can apply in this case; it simply reflects the recipient category in the federal listing system. Because the announcement states the award will be made without competition, it is effectively informational and signals that USGS has already identified the partner or pathway for carrying out the work. The listing directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for complete details, suggesting that the full statement of work, recipient information, or justification for non-competitive funding would be provided there.Apply for USGS 20 FA 0068
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent - Synthesizing and organizing data to inform management and adaptation of the Ogallala Aquifer in the Great Plains" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-02-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-03-11. (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 $271,536.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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