This cooperative agreement, offered by the USGS Water Mission Area’s Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS), seeks to fund a CESU-affiliated partner for the development and execution of a crucial Technology Transition Framework (TTF). This grant is specifically designed to create a robust and efficient process that guides the integration of innovative technologies into USGS operations. The TTF will provide clear guidelines for identifying specifications, conducting comprehensive market research, managing prototype/beta testing, and performing independent verifications. Its ultimate purpose is to facilitate and incentivize the seamless transition of validated new technologies, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities and effectiveness of water observing systems within the USGS.
Opportunity ID: 345373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G23AS00158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS Water Mission Area (WMA) Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for development and execution of a Technology Transition Framework (TTF). The TTF will facilitate and incentivize new needed innovations and a robust process to guide the transition of technologies from the identification of specifications and requirements, through market research, prototype/beta testing and independent verifications, and into USGS operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 345373 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CESU FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email: fgraves@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G23AS00158 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00279232 | Jan 12, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345373 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345373 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345373 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345373 SF424B-1.1.pdf