Notice of Intent | USGS 17 FA 0140

Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 17 FA 0140

This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant announced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the title "Notice of Intent." It is identified by the funding opportunity number USGS 17 FA 0140 and was created on June 19, 2017. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.820, which is commonly used for USGS-related assistance activities. As a discretionary program, awards are made at the agency's judgment based on eligibility and any competitive or programmatic factors that may apply, rather than being automatically distributed by formula.

The eligible applicants for this opportunity are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, that means state universities and other public colleges that are operated or primarily governed by state or public authorities. Private universities, nonprofits that are not public/state-controlled higher education institutions, individuals, and for-profit entities are not listed as eligible under the information provided, so they would generally be excluded unless the full announcement (or later guidance) explicitly expanded eligibility or allowed partnerships with an eligible lead applicant.

The instrument type is a grant, which typically implies financial assistance to support an approved project rather than a procurement contract for goods or services. While the listing does not provide a project narrative, specific research topic, or program goals beyond the brief label "Notice of Intent," USGS grant opportunities in the natural resources area often support research, data collection, monitoring, modeling, decision-support tools, or other science and management activities aligned with USGS mission areas (such as water resources, ecosystems, hazards, climate impacts, or related natural resource priorities). Because this posting is explicitly a "Notice of Intent," it may function as an early notification that a more detailed solicitation (for example, a full funding opportunity announcement) is forthcoming, or it may be a procedural step indicating that USGS intends to make an award connected to a specific project or collaboration. In many federal contexts, a notice of intent is used to alert potential applicants to upcoming funding, timelines, or anticipated scope, even if full application instructions are provided later.

The original closing date for this opportunity is listed as July 3, 2017, indicating a short window between posting and deadline. The award ceiling is $46,941, which suggests either a small single-project award or a modest contribution to a larger effort. The field for expected number of awards is not populated in the provided data, so the number of grants anticipated is unclear. Applicants would normally use the opportunity number and agency details to locate any accompanying instructions, required forms, submission method, and evaluation criteria, but those details are not included in the source text provided here.

In summary, USGS 17 FA 0140 is a USGS discretionary grant opportunity in the natural resources area (CFDA 15.820), limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with a maximum award amount of $46,941 and a listed closing date of July 3, 2017. The posted description is minimal and repeats only the phrase "Notice of Intent," which strongly implies that the listing itself is primarily informational or preliminary and that fuller scope, requirements, and selection details would typically be found in related USGS materials or subsequent announcements tied to this notice.

• The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2017-06-19.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-07-03. (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 $46,941.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.

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