The Department of Geospatial Information Science is offering a grant for the Research and Development Testing, Deployment, and Revision of Consensus-based Geospatial Standards. This grant aims to advance the geospatial information science by developing, testing, deploying, and revising standards and tools that enhance geospatial interoperability and facilitate the global, national, and public use of geospatial information. The grant recipient, George Mason University, will work towards improving geospatial standards for broader utilization. Deadline for applications: Sep 10, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 278741
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-15-FA-0508 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent – Research and Development Testing, Deployment, and Revision of Consensus-based Geospatial Standards |
| 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: | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 10, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $673,766 |
| Award Floor: | $673,766 |
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 George Mason University to advance the geospatial information science and facilitate the geospatial interoperability and standards through research and development. The specific objective is to develop, test, deploy, and revise consensus-based standards and tools that facilitate use of geospatial information for global, national and public use. |
| 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 278741 Full Announcement-1 -> notice of intent.pdf
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