Long-term monitoring of sediment resources and channel substrates of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park | USGS 19 FA 0076

Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 19 FA 0076

This funding opportunity, titled "Long-term monitoring of sediment resources and channel substrates of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park," is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement issued under the Department of the Interior. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USGS 19 FA 0076 and was created on July 22, 2019, with an original closing date of August 1, 2019. The opportunity is categorized as "Other" rather than a standard open solicitation, and it falls under the activity area of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and related assistance programming.

The stated purpose of the opportunity is long-term monitoring focused on sediment resources and channel substrate conditions in the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park. In practical terms, this kind of work generally involves sustained scientific observation and measurement to track how sediment is stored, transported, and redistributed through time, and how the riverbed surface and underlying materials change in response to dam operations, floods, tributary inputs, seasonal flow variations, and other geomorphic processes. Monitoring channel substrates typically includes characterizing bed material size, distribution, and stability, and documenting changes that can affect river habitat, erosion patterns, sandbar formation, and overall river corridor dynamics. Because the listing itself points readers to "related docs" for the full technical scope, the entry functions more like a public notice of an existing or intended cooperative research agreement than a standalone package of technical requirements.

The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. Cooperative agreements are commonly used when the agency anticipates active collaboration, shared responsibilities, or coordinated decision-making with the recipient during project execution. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $448,205 and indicates that USGS expected to make one award, suggesting a single partner organization would carry out the monitoring effort in coordination with USGS scientists and program staff.

Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with the note that applicants should consult an additional eligibility text field for clarification. This often implies that the intended recipient could include non-federal entities such as universities, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, or other qualified partners, depending on the specific language in the related documentation. However, the description explicitly states, "See related docs tab. This is not a request for submissions," meaning it was not posted as an open call inviting new applications from the public. Instead, it likely served as a required public announcement tied to a planned or previously identified partner arrangement, consistent with certain federal notice and transparency practices.

In summary, USGS 19 FA 0076 describes a single cooperative agreement (up to $448,205) intended to support sustained scientific monitoring of sediment resources and riverbed substrate conditions along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. While it is categorized under research and development activities and includes standard federal identifiers (CFDA 15.808), the notice itself emphasizes that details are contained in accompanying documents and that it should not be treated as an open solicitation for proposals.

• 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 "Long-term monitoring of sediment resources and channel substrates of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park" 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 22, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 2019. (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 $448,205.00 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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