USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2025 - Sacramento Grants Branch
ID: 356992Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$1 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356992
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a non-competitive assistance opportunity for fiscal year 2025 through the Sacramento Grants Branch, aimed at supporting research that complements USGS program efforts in the classification of public lands and the examination of geological structures, water, mineral, and biological resources. This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements, and is open to a broad range of eligible applicants, including federal, state, and academic partners. The total estimated funding for this program is $2 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $2 million, and applications must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2025, to ensure consideration. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Nikolas Lushenko at nlushenko@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nlushenko@usgs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Biographical.pdf
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form sets clear guidelines for submitting qualifications of senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. It ensures the assessment of individual qualifications and mandates disclosure of foreign government contracts or talent recruitment program participation, in alignment with NSPM-33 directives. The form requires essential identifying information, including name, persistent identifier, position title, organization details, and professional qualifications listed in reverse chronological order. Furthermore, applicants must outline their relevant experience and contributions through a list of products such as publications, inventions, or data sets, with specific citations for each item. A certification section is included, confirming the accuracy of the provided information and compliance with prohibitions against participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The document emphasizes the exclusion of personal data to protect privacy. The data collected under the National Science Foundation (NSF) authority is crucial for selecting qualified proposals, with implications for compliance and eligibility for grant awards. Overall, it serves as a standardized format to assess and validate the credentials of researchers involved in federally funded proposals, ensuring integrity in the application process.
    Common.pdf
    The document outlines the submission requirements for the Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form, necessary for individuals involved in federally funded research projects. It emphasizes the need for full disclosure of current and pending support to assess any potential conflicts of commitment, budgetary overlaps, or duplication related to the proposed research. Each senior/key person must provide detailed information about active projects, proposed funding, and any relevant consulting activities, especially those involving foreign government support. The submission format includes identifying information, project details, in-kind contributions exceeding $5000, and a certification statement ensuring accuracy and non-participation in malign foreign recruitment programs. The document stresses that personal information must not be included in the submissions, and highlights the importance of compliance to enhance the integrity of the research funding process. The overarching goal of these requirements is to maintain transparency and accountability in federally funded research initiatives.
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