The USGS is offering a grant through the Californian CESU for research on assessing the impact of social networks on the ability of cities near the Hayward Fault to protect vulnerable residents. The study will focus on recent disruptions like Public Safety Power Shutoffs and evaluate the cities’ readiness for future disasters. Specifically, the research will include the City of Cloverdale CA and the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, CA. The deadline for applications is April 17, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 325972
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G20AS00048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian 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: | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $48,000 |
| 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 Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in measuring the impact of social and civic networks on the capacity of cities in the impact zone of the Hayward Fault to protect the health and well-being of their most vulnerable residents. The research will study recent disruptions caused by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPSs) and assess communities¿ readiness for a more complex disaster like an earthquake. The cities will include the City of Cloverdale CA that was directly impacted by a recent PSPS, and the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, CA, which would be directly impacted by a Hayward fault rupture. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://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 325972 Full Announcement-FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 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 | G20AS00048 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU | PKG00260719 | Apr 02, 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
325972 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
325972 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
325972 SF424A-1.0.pdf
325972 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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