Hurricane Sandy

 

To support research and data collection complementary to continued USGS activities supporting recovery and restoration efforts related to Hurricane Sandy. This entry covers a variety of USGS assistance awards funded through the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. Data, tools, and information produced through these research and data collection efforts will 1) further characterize impacts and changes, 2) guide mitigation and restoration of impacted communities and ecosystems, 3) inform a redevelopment strategy aimed at developing resilient coastal communities and ecosystems, 4) improve preparedness and responsiveness to the next hurricane or similar coastal disaster, and 5) enable improved hazard assessment, response, and recovery for future storms along the hurricane prone shoreline of the United States.

Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.) 15.979 U.S. Geological Survey, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2020 No current data available. Public Law 113-2 (Disaster Relief Act) Proposals from State, Local, Interstate, Federally or State recognized Indian Tribal Governments, US Territories and Possessions, Institutions of Higher Education, Private Foundations, and Nonprofit Organizations are invited. Due to limited availability of funding to support new external projects, consultation with the Geological Survey is strongly recommended prior to submission of applications. Federal, State and local governments, Federally or State recognized Indian Tribal Governments, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, State institutions of higher education, private firms, private foundations, nonprofit organizations, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program. Proposed research application responsive to the instructions issued by the USGS. Preapplication coordination is required. Discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are strongly encouraged, as limited funding is available for new projects. 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. 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/). Not applicable. Up to 3 months. Not applicable. All projects have a limited duration not to exceed two years. Proposals must address natural resource and environmental issues related to Hurricane Sandy, and similar events, which significantly impact coastal environments. Proposals will be reviewed by USGS scientists and evaluated for their scientific excellence, relevance to ongoing activities, and contributions to recovery and restoration efforts. Awards support research and information needs related to 1) coastal topography and bathymetry, 2) impacts to coastal beaches and barriers 3) impacts of storm surge and estuarine and bay hydrology 4) impacts on environmental quality and persisting contaminant exposures, and 5) impacts to coastal ecosystems, habitats, and fish and wildlife. Performance Reports: Recipients are responsible for monitoring performance for each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Recipients are subject to the audit requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. 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. Funds are released as required. Recipients request payment as needed throughout the award period. None/Not specified. Holly Weyers
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,
Reston, VA 20192 US
hsweyers@usgs.gov
Phone: (703)715-7020 http://www.usgs.gov/contracts 14-0102-0-1-303 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $0.00; FY 20 est $0.00; FY 17$0.00; - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS (Discretionary): FY18 $0; FY19 $0; FY20 $0 This was a special appropriation for Disaster Relief. USGS does not anticipate any additional awards. Not Applicable Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2017 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2020 No current data available.