Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 18 0239
This opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS), operating under the University of Wisconsin, to carry out a project titled "1:100,000 Scale Quaternary Mapping of the Superior Region, Wisconsin." The work sits in the natural resources category (CFDA 15.808) and is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning USGS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The funding listing indicates one expected award with an anticipated maximum (award ceiling) of $60,000.
The core purpose of the project is to produce detailed surficial geologic mapping of Quaternary deposits across the four Wisconsin counties that border Lake Superior in the state’s northwest. The mapping scale, 1:100,000, is a standard regional scale that balances county-scale coverage with enough detail to be useful for planning and technical decision-making. In practical terms, the project focuses on characterizing the distribution and nature of unconsolidated materials at or near the land surface, especially sediments left behind by glaciers and related meltwater systems (glacial and proglacial sediments). This kind of mapping typically distinguishes among units such as till, sand and gravel outwash, lake sediments, peat and organic deposits, and other surficial materials, and then organizes them into a consistent map product suitable for GIS and broader regional analyses.
For the specific year described in the notice, the mapping emphasis is Bayfield County. The resulting map products are intended to support several applied needs. One is aggregate resource planning, since sand and gravel deposits suitable for construction and road building often occur in glacial outwash and related landforms, and mapping helps identify where these materials are likely to be present and how extensive they may be. Another is flood hazard understanding, because surface materials and landforms influence drainage, infiltration, erosion susceptibility, and the behavior of floodplains and coastal areas. A third major outcome is improving the three-dimensional understanding of subsurface sediment distribution, which matters for groundwater studies, engineering considerations, and broader geologic interpretations; even though the product is described as "surficial" mapping, these maps commonly provide a framework for building 3D conceptual models of sediment thickness and layering when combined with well logs, geophysical data, or other subsurface information.
The notice also explains why WGNHS is the intended recipient: as a participant in the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, the survey is presented as uniquely positioned to meet the project objectives. This implies the work is part of a broader, coordinated Great Lakes regional mapping effort where consistent methods, shared standards, and regional expertise are important. The eligibility category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the University of Wisconsin affiliation and reinforces that the opportunity is not a broadly competed solicitation but a targeted intent to award to a specific qualified state university-associated entity.
Key administrative details in the posting include the funding opportunity number (USGS-FA-18-0239), the posting date (July 10, 2018), and the original closing date (July 24, 2018). The short application window and the "Notice of Intent" framing are consistent with an intended single-recipient cooperative agreement rather than an open call seeking multiple competing proposals.Apply for USGS FA 18 0239
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: 1:100,000 Scale Quaternary Mapping of the Superior Region Wisconsin" 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 Jul 10, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 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 $60,000.00 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 this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Notice of Intent to make a single cooperative agreement award for a project titled "1:100,000 Scale Quaternary Mapping of the Superior Region, Wisconsin."
Which agency is offering the award?
The offering agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being proposed?
The notice describes a discretionary cooperative agreement. This indicates USGS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this notice?
The listing indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The anticipated maximum (award ceiling) is $60,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS-FA-18-0239.
What is the CFDA number and program category listed?
The notice places the work in the natural resources category and lists CFDA 15.808.
Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
USGS states its intent to make the single award to the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS), operating under the University of Wisconsin.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
Based on the Notice of Intent format and the statement that a single award is expected for a specific recipient, this appears to be a targeted intent to award rather than a broadly competed solicitation.
What eligibility category is listed for this opportunity?
The eligibility category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," consistent with the University of Wisconsin affiliation.
Why is WGNHS identified as the intended recipient?
The notice explains that WGNHS is presented as uniquely positioned to meet the objectives because it participates in the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, implying alignment with regional coordination, shared standards, and relevant expertise.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to produce detailed surficial geologic mapping of Quaternary deposits across the four Wisconsin counties that border Lake Superior in northwest Wisconsin.
What does "Quaternary mapping" mean in this project context?
In this context, Quaternary mapping focuses on characterizing unconsolidated materials at or near the land surface, especially sediments associated with glaciers and meltwater systems (glacial and proglacial sediments).
What mapping scale will be used and why does it matter?
The project uses a 1:100,000 mapping scale, described as a standard regional scale that balances broad county-scale coverage with enough detail to support planning and technical decision-making.
What kinds of surficial materials are typically distinguished in the mapping?
The notice indicates mapping typically distinguishes units such as till, sand and gravel outwash, lake sediments, peat and organic deposits, and other surficial materials, organized into a consistent map product suitable for GIS and regional analyses.
Which geographic area is covered by the project?
The project targets the four Wisconsin counties that border Lake Superior in the state’s northwest, referred to as the Superior Region. For the specific year described in the notice, the mapping emphasis is Bayfield County.
What deliverable format is implied for the mapping products?
The notice describes producing a consistent map product suitable for GIS and broader regional analyses, indicating the outputs are intended to be usable in geographic information system workflows.
How will the mapping support aggregate resource planning?
The map products are intended to help with aggregate resource planning because sand and gravel deposits suitable for construction and road building often occur in glacial outwash and related landforms, and mapping helps identify where these materials may be present and how extensive they are.
How will the mapping help with flood hazard understanding?
The notice states the products are intended to support flood hazard understanding because surficial materials and landforms influence drainage, infiltration, erosion susceptibility, and the behavior of floodplains and coastal areas.
Does the project address subsurface conditions, or only what is on the surface?
While the product is described as surficial mapping, the notice highlights an outcome of improving three-dimensional understanding of subsurface sediment distribution. The surficial framework can support 3D conceptual models when combined with information such as well logs, geophysical data, or other subsurface datasets.
How does this effort relate to regional Great Lakes mapping work?
The notice connects the project to the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, suggesting the work is part of a broader coordinated regional mapping effort that relies on consistent methods, shared standards, and regional expertise.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date is July 10, 2018, and the original closing date is July 24, 2018.
What does the short application window suggest about the opportunity?
The notice indicates a short window and is framed as a Notice of Intent with a single expected award, which is consistent with a targeted cooperative agreement rather than an open call for multiple competing proposals.
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