The Department of Earth Sciences is offering a grant to support Earth Science Week 2019, with the theme ‘Geoscience is for Everyone’. This grant aims to engage individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities in the geosciences through various learning resources and activities. Organized by the American Geological Institute (AGI), this annual event provides outreach opportunities across all 50 states, promoting Earth science education in science agencies, universities, and museums. Applications must be submitted by Jun 24, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 316896
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-FA-19-0088 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent: Earth Science Week 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| 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: | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $49,000 |
| Award Floor: | $49,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Notice of Intent to award a grant to the American Geological Institute in support of Earth Science Week 2019, “Geoscience if for Everyone”. Earth Science Week is an annual event sponsored by the American Geological Institute (AGI) and supported by its partner members. AGI has managed to build one of the premier outreach opportunities in the geoscience community. Events are held in all 50 states with a host of supportive activities taking place at science agencies, universities, museums, and other science-related facilities. This year’s theme, Geoscience is for Everyone , provides learning resources and activities to engage young people and others in discovering the Earth sciences. It encourages individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to engage with the geosciences as professionals, hobbysits, or through civic engagement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaret Eastman
Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7366 Email:mrussell@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 316896 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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