The U.S. Geological Survey’s Mineral Resources Program is providing grants and cooperative agreements to eligible entities for research projects focusing on non-fuel mineral resources. This opportunity is open to universities, State agencies, Tribal governments, and private sector organizations. The closing date for applications is October 01, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 193813
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | G12AS20078 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | MINERAL RESOURCES EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (MRERP) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.816 — Minerals Resources External Research Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 250,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $0 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | The following are ineligible for consideration under this announcement: Proposals from U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government employees. Proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC). Proposals in which there is a real or the appearance of a conflict of interest. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Geological Survey |
| Description:: | The Mineral Resources Program (MRP) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a grant and/or cooperative agreement opportunity to universities, State agencies, Tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations that have the ability to conduct research in topics related to non-fuel mineral resources. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | to extend the due date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.816 |
| Competition ID: | G12AS20078 |
| Competition Title: | MINERAL RESOURCES EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (MRERP) |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00139710 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Oct 01, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | FAITH GRAVES |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.816 | G12AS20078 | MINERAL RESOURCES EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (MRERP) | PKG00139710 | Aug 20, 2012 | Oct 01, 2012 | View | FAITH GRAVES | Organization and Individual Applicants |