Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 18 FA 0028
The funding opportunity titled "Integration of Planetary Geoscience, Cartography, and Remote Sensing" (Funding Opportunity Number: USGS 18 FA 0028) is a discretionary grant action issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It was posted on January 3, 2018, with an original closing date of January 13, 2018. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USGS anticipated having substantial involvement in the supported work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back, as is more common with a standard grant. The activity category is listed as "Other," implying the work does not fit neatly into the usual research, training, or infrastructure categories and is instead tailored to a specific programmatic purpose described by the agency.
This opportunity is explicitly described as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, supported by a USGS unique authority cited at 43 U.S.C. 36d. In practical terms, "non-competitive" indicates the award was not intended to be competed broadly among many applicants. Instead, it points to a targeted partnership or a pre-identified recipient, selected under an authority that allows USGS to enter into agreements when it serves an agency mission need. The listing includes an expected number of awards of one, reinforcing that this was set up for a single cooperative partner rather than multiple awards across a pool of proposals.
The topic focus, as reflected in the title, centers on integrating three closely related areas: planetary geoscience, cartography, and remote sensing. Planetary geoscience generally involves studying the surfaces, structures, and processes of planetary bodies (such as the Moon, Mars, or other worlds) using geological principles. Cartography refers to the creation and refinement of maps, including geologic maps and base maps, often requiring careful control of spatial reference systems and standards for consistent interpretation. Remote sensing covers the use of spacecraft or aerial instruments to collect data at a distance, such as imagery, spectroscopy, radar, and topographic measurements. An integration-focused effort like this usually implies combining remote sensing datasets with mapping techniques and geoscience interpretation so that information about planetary surfaces can be analyzed, standardized, and communicated in map products and related geospatial outputs.
The funding details included in the public notice are minimal but clear on scale and intent. The award ceiling is listed as 1 (as posted), and the expected awards are 1, suggesting a single, bounded agreement rather than a large, multi-award program. The CFDA number is 15.808, which places it within an established federal assistance catalog line associated with USGS support activities. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility details (not provided in the excerpt), which is consistent with a non-competitive posting where eligibility may be limited to a particular organization type, partner institution, or otherwise specified recipient.
Overall, this opportunity can be understood as a short-fuse, single-recipient cooperative agreement issued by USGS to support work that brings together planetary science interpretation, map-making expertise, and remote sensing analysis. The non-competitive nature, the single expected award, and the unique statutory authority cited all point to a focused collaboration intended to meet a specific USGS mission need related to planetary geospatial products and scientific integration rather than an open call for a broad community competition.Apply for USGS 18 FA 0028
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integration of Planetary Geoscience, Cartography, and Remote Sensing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 03, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2018. (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 $1.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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