This grant, offered as a Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement by the Geological Survey Department, was established to fund innovative research aimed at developing low-cost seismometers derived from geophones. The primary purpose of this initiative was to reduce the financial barriers to seismic monitoring, thereby expanding the reach and density of seismic networks. By utilizing readily available geophone technology, the program sought to foster advancements in geophysical instrumentation, enhancing capabilities for earthquake detection and earth tremor analysis. This particular funding opportunity concluded on June 5, 2017, representing a specific historical investment in accessible seismic monitoring solutions for various research and public safety applications.
Opportunity ID: 294128
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-15-FA-0203 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Low-cost Seismometers from Geophones |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | May 25, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Lewandowski
Contract Specialist Phone 916-278-9340 Email:glewando@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 294128 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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