The USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP) is offering grants to universities, State agencies, Tribal governments, and private sector organizations for research on non-fuel mineral resources including uranium. With an expected funding of $250,000 for FY 2009, the program aims to support 3 to 5 proposals. Proposals can be for one or two-year projects, with the second year funding contingent on availability and satisfactory progress. The closing date for applications is Sep 29, 2008. The MRP encourages proposals that clearly define work plans, durations, and funding requirements to align with program goals and timelines.
Opportunity ID: 42622
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 09HQPA0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Mineral Resources External Research Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following are ineligible for consideration under this announcement: • Proposals from U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government employees. • Proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC). • Proposals in which there is a real or the appearance of a conflict of interest. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The Mineral Resources Program (MRP) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a grant and/or cooperative agreement opportunity to universities, State agencies, Tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations that have the ability to conduct research in topics related to non-fuel mineral resources. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 this has been expanded to include uranium.The total amount of funding available for the MRERP is expected to be $250,000. As of the posting date of this announcement the Federal appropriations process for FY 2009 was not complete. The actual MRERP funding available will be determined when the appropriations process for FY 2009 is complete. If changes are required because of the appropriations process, notice will be distributed by the same means as this notice. If no further notice is received, the dates and amounts reported here should be taken as firm. If the available funding remains $250,000, the MRP anticipates making awards in FY 2009 for 3 to 5 proposals submitted under this program announcement, however, individual proposals are not restricted to a set level of funding. Work performance under these awards must be completed no later than one year from the start date. The start date will be determined by the timing of funds availability and the signing of the award contract. Two-Year Proposal OptionAll work that can be completed in one year should be proposed as a one-year project. Applicants should carefully consider their time commitments and request the grant duration and funding required to accomplish the project goals. If the proposed work is such that two years are required to complete the research, then a two-year proposal is appropriate and applicants are encouraged to write their proposals accordingly. However, proposals should clearly define the work to be completed in the first and second years. The MRERP review panel may recommend funding only the first year of a two-year proposal when the proposed research is easily divided into two, one-year projects or when they feel that results from the first years proposed work will need to be evaluated before a second year of research can be considered.The second year of funding of a two-year grant is contingent upon the availability of funds and satisfactory progress by the Recipient. Progress will be determined through technical review of a Progress Report by the MRERP coordinator or his or her agent. The Progress Report shall be submitted by the Recipient, in accordance with grant award reporting requirements (see Report Requirements section), 30 days prior to the end of the first year of funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH Graves
CONTRACT SPECIALIST Phone 703-648-7356 Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 42622 Full Announcement-2 -> Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH Graves CONTRACT SPECIALIST Phone 703-648-7356 Email: fgraves@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | 09HQPA0002 | Mineral Resources External Research Program | PKG00008092 | Aug 18, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42622 SF424-2.0.pdf
42622 Project-1.1.pdf
42622 SF424B-1.1.pdf
42622 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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