Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 17 FA 0024A
The Rapid Response to Possible Metals Contamination from Legacy Mines opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 17 FA 0024A) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, focused on science and technology and other research and development activities. It is intended to support rapid-response work related to potential metals contamination issues associated with legacy (historical) mining areas, where past mining and processing activities may have left behind contaminated sediments, soils, or waters. The core purpose is to enable timely scientific investigation and assessment so that decision-makers can better understand the presence, extent, and implications of possible metals contamination and respond appropriately.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. In practice, that signals substantial involvement by USGS during the project, such as collaboration on technical approaches, data collection strategies, analysis, and/or interpretation of results. The notice also specifies that this is a non-competitive award under a USGS unique authority (43 U.S.C. 36d), meaning the agency is not seeking multiple competing proposals; instead, it is structured to make a single award to a designated or otherwise justified partner consistent with that authority. The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
The total funding available is capped at an award ceiling of $53,615, which suggests a targeted, short-duration, or narrowly scoped effort consistent with a "rapid response" need (for example, time-sensitive sampling, preliminary field reconnaissance, focused laboratory analyses, or rapid reporting to inform immediate next steps). The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 15.808, which is associated with USGS research and data activities.
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field (not included in the provided source data). That category typically implies eligibility may extend beyond state and local governments to include certain organizations such as nonprofits, academic institutions, tribes, or other entities, but the specific eligible applicant types would need to be confirmed from the full announcement language.
Key administrative details include a creation date of August 28, 2018, and an original closing date of September 7, 2018, indicating a short turnaround window consistent with urgent or time-sensitive project needs. Overall, the opportunity can be summarized as a small, single-award, non-competitive USGS cooperative agreement designed to quickly address emerging or suspected metals contamination concerns linked to abandoned or historical mining sites by generating actionable scientific information on an accelerated timeline.Apply for USGS 17 FA 0024A
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rapid Response to Possible Metals Contamination from Legacy Mines" 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 Aug 28, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 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 $53,615.00 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).
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5)
Previous opportunity: Tidal Parr Study
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for USGS 17 FA 0024A
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (USGS 17 FA 0024A) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY18 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) Apply for FR RRD 18 003 Funding Number: FR RRD 18 003 Agency: Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Plant Biotic Interactions Apply for 18 590 Funding Number: 18 590 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience Apply for 18 591 Funding Number: 18 591 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Multi-Element Chemical Analysis of Slave Village Soils at Cumberland Island Apply for P18AS00620 Funding Number: P18AS00620 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $56,891 |
| Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Apply for 18 595 Funding Number: 18 595 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $800,000 |
| Improvements to Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories Apply for PD 18 1104 Funding Number: PD 18 1104 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Infrastructure Capacity for Biology Apply for 18 594 Funding Number: 18 594 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| Use of the NASA Physical Sciences Informatics System - Appendix E Apply for NNH17ZTT001N 17PSI E Funding Number: NNH17ZTT001N 17PSI E Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research Apply for PD 18 7222 Funding Number: PD 18 7222 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2019 NASA ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE {CAN} Apply for NNH18ZHA006C Funding Number: NNH18ZHA006C Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Desalination and Water Purification Research Program for Fiscal Year 2019 Apply for BOR DO 19 F001 Funding Number: BOR DO 19 F001 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Building Reliable Electronics to Achieve Kilovolt Effective Ratings Safely (BREAKERS) Apply for DE FOA 0001979 Funding Number: DE FOA 0001979 Agency: Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Post-WNS Bat Assemblage at Prince William Forest Park: Dormant Season Apply for P18AS00684 Funding Number: P18AS00684 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $49,900 |
| Hypersonic Turbulence Models Research Apply for USAFA BAA 2015 CALL 0005 Funding Number: USAFA BAA 2015 CALL 0005 Agency: Department of Defense, Air Force Academy Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $2,400,000 |
| Creating Adaptation Strategies for Parks Using Enduring Features Apply for P18AS00701 Funding Number: P18AS00701 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $135,000 |
| Landscape Approaches to Resource Stewardship Apply for P18AS00702 Funding Number: P18AS00702 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $131,340 |
| ARL Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority-Serving Institutions (MI) Undergraduate Student Design Competition Apply for W911NF18S0012 Funding Number: W911NF18S0012 Agency: Department of Defense, Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $8,000 |
| Quantifying the Ecological Contributions of Urban Trees Apply for P18AC00703 Funding Number: P18AC00703 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $29,160 |
| Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds Apply for F18AS00359 Funding Number: F18AS00359 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $481,189 |
| Preservation and Documentation of NPS Museum Collections Apply for P18AS00707 Funding Number: P18AS00707 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $75,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "USGS 17 FA 0024A", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.