MINERAL RESOURCES EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAM

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	Federal Grant Title:	MINERAL RESOURCES EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAM
	CFDA Number:	15.808
	CFDA Description:	U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection
	Federal Agency Name:	Branch of Acquisition Grants
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	05HQPA0006
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
	Posted Date:	Mar 10, 2005
	Creation Date:	Mar 10, 2005
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 15, 2005
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	May 15, 2005
	Expected Number of Awards:	8
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$250,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from any individual who has the ability to conduct research consistent with the Mineral Resources Program goals identified in the Funding Opportunity Description section and who is not employed by a Federal agency. Applicants can be affiliated (but are not required to be affiliated) with universities, state agencies, tribal governments or organizations, industry, or other private sector groups
Grant Description: The Mineral Resources Program (MRP) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a grant and/or cooperative agreement opportunity to universities, state agencies, tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations that have the ability to conduct research in topics that meet the goals of the Mineral Resources Program. The goals of the Mineral Resources Program, as described in the MRP five-year plan for FY 1999-2004 are as follows: 1. Understand the geologic setting and genesis of the Nations mineral resources in a global context, in order to ensure a sustainable supply of minerals for the Nations future. 2. Understand the influence of mineral deposits, mineralizing processes, and mineral-resource development on environmental integrity, ecosystems, public health, and geologic hazards. 3. Provide objective information and analysis related to minerals issues to support those who make decisions regarding national security, land use, resource policy, and environmental or public health and safety. 4. Collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate data and develop and maintain national and international databases for timely release of information to users. 5. Apply mineral-resource expertise and technologies to non-mineral-resource issues. The MRP anticipates making awards in fiscal year 2005 from five to eight proposals submitted under this program announcement. The total amount of funding available for all awards is $250,000. Work performance under these awards must start before October 1, 2005, and the proposed work must be completed no later than one year from the start date. Awards will be made as either grants or cooperative agreements (for a cooperative agreement, substantial involvement is expected between the USGS and the recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement).
Link to Full Grant Announcement: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 05HQPA0006 "MINERAL RESOURCES EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAM"
https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html
Grant Announcement Contact: Craig, Kathleen, Administrator, Phone 703-648-7349, Fax 703-648-7901, Email kcraig@usgs.gov kcraig@usgs.gov Craig, Kathleen
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