This grant is specifically for the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to undertake a comprehensive review of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) laboratory facilities. The primary objective is to thoroughly assess existing processes, procedures, and identify best practices that ensure these laboratories effectively meet pressing national needs. The scope of this review encompasses representative USGS laboratories engaged in critical areas such as energy and minerals research, natural hazards assessment, surface and groundwater studies, ecosystem health, and environmental health investigations. The anticipated outcome of this project is to provide valuable recommendations for optimizing laboratory operations and strengthening their capacity to serve vital scientific and national objectives.
Opportunity ID: 294892
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-FA-17-0245 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent – Review of USGS Laboratories: Processes, Procedures, and Best Practices to Meet National Needs |
| 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: | Processes and Procedures |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $723,521 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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 Cooperative Agreement to the National Academy of Sciences in support of the project entitled “Review of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Laboratories: Processes, Procedures, and Best Practices to Meet National Needs”. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine will conduct a review of representative U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory facilities covering energy and minerals, natural hazards, surface and groundwater, ecosystems and environmental health. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sherri Bredesen
Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7485 Email:sbredesen@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 294892 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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