Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 18 0214
This grant opportunity is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Pennsylvania Geological Survey. The project is titled "Digital Bedrock Topographic, Drift Thickness, and 3-D Surficial Geologic Maps of the Glaciated Counties of Northwestern Pennsylvania," and it focuses on producing new digital geologic mapping products for a specific area in northwestern Pennsylvania.
The core objective is to develop digital geologic maps and supporting databases that characterize (1) bedrock topography, meaning the shape and elevation of the bedrock surface beneath soils and sediments, and (2) drift thickness, meaning the thickness of unconsolidated glacial and post-glacial materials that overlie the bedrock. The target mapping area is the New Castle North 7.5-minute quadrangle in Lawrence County. The emphasis on this quadrangle reflects the broader need for improved subsurface geologic understanding in the glaciated portion of northwestern Pennsylvania, where glacial deposits can be highly variable and can strongly influence groundwater behavior and engineering conditions.
The opportunity frames this subsurface mapping work as important for several practical and scientific outcomes. Better bedrock and drift-thickness models support water resource planning by improving understanding of aquifer locations, groundwater recharge pathways, and the connectivity between surface water and groundwater. They also inform land stability and engineering decisions by helping identify areas where thick unconsolidated sediments, buried valleys, or uneven bedrock surfaces may affect foundation conditions, slope stability, or excavation risks. Finally, the mapping contributes to reconstructing regional glacial history, since the distribution and thickness of drift and the configuration of buried bedrock surfaces can preserve evidence of past ice movement, meltwater erosion, and sediment deposition.
The award is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, indicating that USGS expects to be substantially involved in coordinating or collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The funding activity area is natural resources, and the assistance listing is CFDA 15.808. Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the Notice of Intent specifically identifies the Pennsylvania Geological Survey as uniquely qualified to carry out the project, in part because of its role in the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition and its existing expertise and data resources relevant to glaciated terrains.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (USGS FA 18 0214), an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), and a maximum award amount (AwardCeiling) of $20,000. The opportunity was created on July 9, 2018, with an original closing date of July 23, 2018.Apply for USGS FA 18 0214
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Digital Bedrock Topographic, Drift Thickness, and 3-D Surficial Geologic Maps of the Glaciated Counties of Northwestern Pennsylvania" 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 09, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, to make a single cooperative agreement award for a geologic mapping project in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Which agency is offering the award?
The award is being offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Digital Bedrock Topographic, Drift Thickness, and 3-D Surficial Geologic Maps of the Glaciated Counties of Northwestern Pennsylvania."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to produce new digital geologic mapping products and supporting databases that characterize bedrock topography and drift thickness for a targeted area in northwestern Pennsylvania.
What mapping products will be developed under this project?
The project aims to develop digital geologic maps and supporting databases that describe (1) bedrock topography (the shape and elevation of the bedrock surface beneath soils and sediments) and (2) drift thickness (the thickness of unconsolidated glacial and post-glacial materials above bedrock). The project also references 3-D surficial geologic mapping outputs for the glaciated counties of northwestern Pennsylvania.
What is bedrock topography in the context of this project?
Bedrock topography refers to the shape and elevation of the bedrock surface beneath soils and other sediments. Mapping it helps describe the buried landscape under unconsolidated materials.
What does drift thickness mean in this opportunity?
Drift thickness refers to how thick the unconsolidated glacial and post-glacial materials are that overlie the bedrock. In glaciated areas, this thickness can vary widely over short distances.
Where will the mapping work be focused?
The target mapping area is the New Castle North 7.5-minute quadrangle in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Why is the New Castle North 7.5-minute quadrangle being emphasized?
It is emphasized because there is a broader need for improved subsurface geologic understanding in the glaciated portion of northwestern Pennsylvania, where glacial deposits can be highly variable and strongly influence groundwater behavior and engineering conditions.
Why is subsurface mapping important in glaciated northwestern Pennsylvania?
In glaciated areas, unconsolidated deposits can be complex and uneven. Better subsurface mapping helps clarify how thick the sediments are, where buried valleys may exist, and how irregular the bedrock surface is, all of which can affect water resources and construction/engineering decisions.
How can the project outcomes support water resource planning?
Improved bedrock and drift-thickness models can support water resource planning by improving understanding of aquifer locations, groundwater recharge pathways, and how surface water and groundwater may be connected.
How can these maps be useful for engineering and land stability decisions?
The mapping can help identify areas where thick unconsolidated sediments, buried valleys, or uneven bedrock surfaces may affect foundation conditions, slope stability, and excavation risk.
How does this work contribute to scientific understanding of glacial history?
The distribution and thickness of drift, along with the configuration of buried bedrock surfaces, can preserve evidence of past ice movement, meltwater erosion, and sediment deposition. The mapping contributes to reconstructing that regional glacial history.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that USGS expects to be substantially involved in coordinating or collaborating on the work, rather than providing funds with minimal federal participation.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding type?
It is identified as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is natural resources.
What is the Assistance Listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing is CFDA 15.808.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Is this opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The Notice of Intent specifies that USGS intends to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Pennsylvania Geological Survey.
Why is the Pennsylvania Geological Survey identified for this award?
The Notice of Intent identifies the Pennsylvania Geological Survey as uniquely qualified, citing factors such as its role in the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition and its existing expertise and data resources relevant to glaciated terrains.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (AwardCeiling) is $20,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS FA 18 0214.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 9, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 23, 2018.
What geographic region does the project broadly relate to?
The project broadly relates to the glaciated counties of northwestern Pennsylvania, with a specific mapping focus on the New Castle North quadrangle in Lawrence County.
What kinds of subsurface features are highlighted as important in the description?
The description highlights thick unconsolidated sediments, buried valleys, and uneven bedrock surfaces as subsurface features that can influence groundwater behavior and engineering conditions.
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