Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 20 0076
This funding notice is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant opportunity under the Department of the Interior focused on rapid scientific data collection following a significant earthquake. The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Aftershock Monitoring of the 6.5 Stanley, Idaho Earthquake" (Funding Opportunity Number: USGS FA 20 0076) and was created on April 24, 2020, with an original closing date of May 8, 2020. The notice indicates an intent to make a single award, with an anticipated maximum amount (award ceiling) of $49,261, and it is tied to CFDA number 15.807.
The project described is specifically aimed at monitoring and collecting seismic data from the aftershock sequence associated with the magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Stanley, Idaho. The core goal is to assess how aftershocks unfold over time and space after the main event, which typically requires a targeted seismic monitoring campaign rather than relying only on existing permanent stations. To accomplish this, the work involves deploying seismic stations around the earthquake epicenter and operating them for a six-month observation period. That time window is intended to capture a meaningful portion of the aftershock sequence, including both the early, more intense period and the later, tapering activity that can still reveal important patterns about local faults and crustal behavior.
A key deliverable is the creation of a usable, high-quality aftershock dataset. The notice emphasizes that the collected seismic data will be uploaded to a USGS-approved data repository and made publicly available. That public release component matters because it allows other researchers, agencies, and practitioners to use the data for additional analyses such as refining earthquake locations, improving models of fault geometry and stress changes, evaluating local seismic hazard, and comparing this aftershock sequence to others in similar tectonic settings. In practical terms, the grant supports both field operations (station deployment and maintenance) and data stewardship (organizing, quality-checking, and submitting data in the required repository format).
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the notice is explicitly framed as a "Notice of Intent to award a grant to Boise State University." In other words, rather than being a broad open competition, the announcement signals a planned award to a specific institution for a defined scope of work connected to this particular earthquake response. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," which reflects that the work is a specialized, event-driven monitoring effort rather than a standard program category.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted earthquake-response data collection award: one institution, one award, a modest budget, and a focused six-month deployment designed to capture aftershock activity from the M6.5 Stanley event and ensure the resulting dataset is preserved and shared through USGS-approved public channels.Apply for USGS FA 20 0076
- 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 "Notice of Intent: Aftershock Monitoring of the 6.5 Stanley, Idaho Earthquake" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.807.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2020. (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 $49,261.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Aftershock Monitoring of the 6.5 Stanley, Idaho Earthquake."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant opportunity under the Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS FA 20 0076.
When was this funding notice created?
The notice was created on April 24, 2020.
What was the original closing date listed for the notice?
The original closing date was May 8, 2020.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly framed as a "Notice of Intent to award a grant to Boise State University," meaning it indicates a planned single award to a specific institution rather than a broad open competition.
How many awards does USGS anticipate making?
The notice indicates an intent to make a single award.
What is the maximum anticipated award amount?
The anticipated maximum amount (award ceiling) is $49,261.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.807.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the work is a specialized, event-driven monitoring effort.
What event is this project responding to?
The project focuses on the aftershock sequence associated with the magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Stanley, Idaho.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to monitor and collect seismic data from the aftershock sequence so researchers can assess how aftershocks unfold over time and space following the main earthquake.
Why is a targeted monitoring campaign needed instead of relying on permanent seismic stations?
The notice explains that understanding aftershocks typically requires a targeted seismic monitoring campaign rather than relying only on existing permanent stations, because temporary deployments can provide more focused coverage around the epicenter during the critical response window.
What work will be performed under the project?
The work involves deploying seismic stations around the earthquake epicenter and operating them for a six-month observation period, along with organizing, quality-checking, and submitting the resulting data to a USGS-approved repository.
How long will the seismic stations be operated?
The stations are intended to be operated for a six-month observation period.
Why is the project designed around a six-month observation window?
The six-month period is intended to capture a meaningful portion of the aftershock sequence, including the early, more intense period and the later, tapering activity that can still reveal important patterns about local faults and crustal behavior.
What are the expected deliverables from this project?
A key deliverable is a usable, high-quality aftershock dataset derived from the temporary monitoring campaign.
What happens to the seismic data collected through this project?
The collected seismic data will be uploaded to a USGS-approved data repository and made publicly available.
Will the dataset be publicly accessible?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that the data will be made publicly available through a USGS-approved repository.
Why is the public release of the data important?
Public release allows other researchers, agencies, and practitioners to use the data for additional analyses, such as refining earthquake locations, improving models of fault geometry and stress changes, evaluating local seismic hazard, and comparing this aftershock sequence to others in similar tectonic settings.
What types of costs or activities does the grant support?
Based on the notice description, the grant supports both field operations (station deployment and maintenance) and data stewardship activities (organizing, quality-checking, and submitting the data in the required repository format).
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Which institution is named in the notice as the intended recipient?
The notice states an intent to award a grant to Boise State University.
How should this opportunity be understood in practical terms?
It is best understood as a targeted earthquake-response data collection award: one institution, one award, a modest budget, and a focused six-month deployment designed to capture aftershock activity from the M6.5 Stanley event and ensure the resulting dataset is preserved and shared through USGS-approved public channels.
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