Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Energy Resources Data System

 

To collect, interpret, correlate, and evaluate energy-related stratigraphic, chemical, and GIS data that support USGS Energy Resources Program research initiatives; to build and maintain national energy databases of; to conduct energy related research and apply knowledge gained to conduct resource assessments within the United States in order to further the understanding of energy resources within a global, geologic, economic and environmental context.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
15.819
Federal Agency/Office
U.S. Geological Survey, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2017 No current data available. Received 21 sets of deliverables from 21 cooperators from funds given in FY16. ERP reduced program to one state being funded due to guidance from Secretary of Interior.
Fiscal Year 2018 Received one set of deliverables from one cooperator
Fiscal Year 2019 Received one set of deliverables from one cooperator
Fiscal Year 2020 Estimate to receive one set of deliverables from one cooperator.
Authorization
Public Health and Welfare, 42 U.S.C. 15801
Minerals, Lands and Mines, 30 U.S.C. 208-1
Public Lands, 43 U.S.C. 31 et. seq.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants can be affiliated (but are not required to be affiliated) with State agencies, universities, Tribal governments or organizations. Applications must have the ability to conduct research consistent with the Energy Resources Program goals. Applicants must not be employed by a U.S. Federal agency.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Research scientists, their agencies, and ultimately the general public will benefit from the program.
Credentials/Documentation
.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402 and 43 CFR Part 12. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Notification of an award is by receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer through FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/).
Deadlines
July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015 Most projects start on July1 and end on June 30 on a year-by-year basis. Jul 01, 2010 to Jun 30, 2015: Most projects start on July1 and end on June 30 on a year-by-year basis. Program Announcement 10HQPA0010 instituted a 5-year cycle from FY10 through FY14 (June 30, 2015). A new Program Announcement is being prepared by Acquisitions and Grants for a 5 year cycle from FY15 through FY19
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Four to six months after submittal of proposal or bureau receipt of appropriations, whichever is later.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Annual renewals for continuation of work may occur through the 5-year cycle (FY 2010 to FY 2014, or FY15 to FY19 for the new agreements), subject to the availability of annual funds.
How are proposals selected?
A panel evaluates application for relevance to announced priorities, technical merit, applicant's professional qualifications and prospect of attaining program objectives. The review process is detailed in a Technical Evaluation document.
How may assistance be used?
Funds may be used to conduct research to further the understanding of U.S. energy resource occurrence (coal, gas shale, coalbed methane, geothermal, conventional and unconventional oil and gas, etc.) and their geologic characteristics. Applications for proposals not covered by at least one of the objectives in the Program Announcement are not solicited. For further information, please contact the regional office.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Recipients are responsible for monitoring performance for each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
Auditing
Recipients are subject to the audit requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F.
Records
Recipient records shall be retained and made available for audit for three years after submission of final financial report.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. No statutory requirement. In order to gain the greatest leverage of limited Federal and State funds, each proposed State-originated program should indicate some State matching of direct- and indirect-cost dollars. Exceptions may be granted for ratios far below 1:1.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Joseph A. East
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, Energy Resources Program, MS 956 National Center
Reston, VA 20192 US
jeast@usgs.gov
Phone: (703) 648-6450
Fax: (703) 648-6419
Website Address
http://energy.er.usgs.gov/coal_quality/state_coops
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-0804-0-1-306
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$15,000.00; FY 19 est $15,000.00; FY 20 est $15,000.00; FY 17$15,000.00; - USGS Energy Resources Program (ERP) reduced grant amount from 300,000 to 15,000 for rest of 5 year cycle.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$15,000- $26,000; average $15,190.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 No current data available. STUDIES OF PETROLEUM SOURCE POTENTIAL OF ALASKA COAL
Fiscal Year 2018 STUDIES OF PETROLEUM SOURCE POTENTIAL OF ALASKA COAL
Fiscal Year 2019 STUDIES OF PETROLEUM SOURCE POTENTIAL OF ALASKA COAL
Fiscal Year 2020 STUDIES OF PETROLEUM SOURCE POTENTIAL OF ALASKA COAL

 



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