The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is providing a valuable funding opportunity tailored for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner. This grant is specifically designed to support critical research aimed at unraveling the complex mechanical and hydrological conditions that contribute to certain locations across the United States exhibiting a heightened susceptibility to seismic activity. The primary focus of the research will be to identify and understand the underlying factors that make these sites more prone to earthquakes stemming from fluid injection processes. This initiative seeks to advance scientific knowledge in seismology and hydrogeology, ultimately contributing to a better understanding and potentially mitigation of induced seismicity in vulnerable regions. The objective is to pinpoint the causal relationships between subsurface conditions and seismic events, enhancing predictive capabilities.
Opportunity ID: 209873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G13AS00013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research to understand what mechanical and hydrological conditions cause some sites in the US to be more prone to seismic activity from fluid injection than others. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 209873 Full Announcement-1 -> funding opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faith Graves, 703-648-7356 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 | G13AS00013 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU | PKG00154830 | Dec 05, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
209873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
209873 Project-1.1.pdf
209873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
209873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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