The Department of Geological Survey is offering a grant to Western Michigan University for investigating the Quaternary sediments in the lower Wisconsin River valley and mapping Oneida County. This study aims to analyze the sedimentary architecture and 3D relationships of valley fill sediments, as well as understand ice-marginal processes and the role of permafrost in late-glacial landscape development. The closing date for applications is August 3, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277943
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-15-FA-0343 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent – Investigation of the Glacial and Alluvial Stratigraphy in the Lower Wisconsin River Valley and Glacial Mapping of Oneida County |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Notice of Intent to award a cooperative agreement to Western Michigan University (Michigan Geological Survey to core the Quaternary sediments in the lower Wisconsin River valley to provide the means to evaluate the sedimentary architecture and 3D relationships of the valley fill sediments. Mapping of Oneida county is crutial in developing a better understanding of ice-marginal process and the role of permafrost in late-glacial landscape development. |
| 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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Folder 277943 Full Announcement-1 -> notice of intent.pdf
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