Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00108
The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00108). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
The purpose of the funding is to set up a practical framework for collaboration and cooperation focused on cloud computing and cluster computing. In plain terms, the project is meant to help build an organized, working partnership that can move these computing technologies forward in ways that are useful for USGS and related scientific work. The announcement emphasizes activities such as workshops, knowledge transfer, and forming a collaborative team, suggesting the work is as much about building shared capacity and common practices as it is about producing a single technical product. The overall intent is to strengthen how these advanced computing approaches are developed, used, and improved within the involved community.
Funding for this opportunity is relatively small and targeted. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $25,000, and the USGS anticipated making one award. The original posting date was August 13, 2018, with an original closing date of August 27, 2018, indicating a short application window and a focused, time-sensitive competition.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice under an eligibility details section. The title indicates it is connected to the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, which typically involves partnerships among federal agencies, universities, and other organizations to support research, technical assistance, education, and capacity-building. In practice, that usually means applicants may need to be part of, or otherwise aligned with, the Rocky Mountain CESU partnership framework to be considered, depending on the specifics in the full eligibility language.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as seed funding to convene people, share expertise, and organize collaboration around cloud and high-performance/cluster computing, with the USGS NOROCK center playing an active role in shaping or participating in the work under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for G18AS00108
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU."
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G18AS00108.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That generally means USGS expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to set up a practical framework for collaboration and cooperation focused on cloud computing and cluster computing, supporting how these technologies are advanced and applied for USGS and related scientific work.
What kinds of activities does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes workshops, knowledge transfer, and forming a collaborative team. The work described is largely about building shared capacity and common practices, not only producing a single technical product.
What is the broader intent of the project?
The overall intent is to strengthen how advanced computing approaches (cloud computing and high-performance/cluster computing) are developed, used, and improved within the involved community, with USGS NOROCK actively participating.
How much funding is available?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $25,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS anticipated making one award.
Is this considered a large or small funding opportunity?
Based on the stated award ceiling of $25,000 and the expectation of a single award, this is relatively small and targeted funding, often best understood as seed funding to convene collaborators and organize joint work.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date was August 13, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 27, 2018.
How long was the application window?
Based on the original posting date (August 13, 2018) and closing date (August 27, 2018), the window was short and appears to have been a focused, time-sensitive competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice under an eligibility details section.
Does this opportunity relate to the Rocky Mountain CESU network?
Yes. The title indicates it is connected to the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, which typically involves partnerships among federal agencies, universities, and other organizations to support research, technical assistance, education, and capacity-building.
Do applicants need to be part of the Rocky Mountain CESU to apply?
The description suggests applicants may need to be part of, or otherwise aligned with, the Rocky Mountain CESU partnership framework to be considered, depending on the specific eligibility language in the full notice.
What computing topics are the focus of the project?
The project focuses on cloud computing and cluster computing (often associated with high-performance computing approaches).
Is the expected work primarily technical development or coordination and collaboration?
The announcement highlights coordination-heavy activities (workshops, knowledge transfer, team formation) and describes building an organized, working partnership. Technical progress is part of the goal, but the emphasis shown is on shared capacity and collaboration structures.
What role does USGS NOROCK play under this cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, USGS NOROCK is expected to have substantial involvement in shaping or participating in the work as it is carried out, rather than staying hands-off.
What is this funding best understood as?
This opportunity is best understood as seed funding to convene people, share expertise, and organize collaboration around cloud and cluster/high-performance computing, with active involvement from USGS NOROCK.
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