Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0516
The NHD Pilot Project for Lancaster County (Funding Opportunity Number: USGS 15 FA 0516) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.808). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the selected recipient would work in coordination with USGS rather than operating entirely independently. The project focuses on improving the quality and accuracy of hydrographic information by updating the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) coverage for specific watersheds in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
The core goal is to update the hydrographic dataset for three targeted watershed areas: the Miller Run/Swarr Run watersheds within the Little Conestoga drainage, and the Muddy Run watershed within the Mill Creek drainage. In practical terms, this type of work typically involves revising mapped features such as streams, tributaries, flow paths, drainage connections, and related water features so they better reflect current conditions and align with modern mapping standards. Updated hydrography is foundational for many downstream uses, including watershed planning, water quality work, flood and stormwater modeling, habitat and conservation planning, and improving how local and state agencies analyze surface water movement across the landscape.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (specifically excluding institutions of higher education). USGS anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $30,000. The opportunity was created on September 12, 2015, and the original closing date for applications was September 26, 2015, indicating a relatively short application window. Overall, the funding supports a focused pilot effort to modernize hydrographic mapping in selected parts of Lancaster County, strengthening the underlying data used for natural resource management and water-related decision-making.Apply for USGS 15 FA 0516
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NHD Pilot Project for Lancaster County" 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 2015-09-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-09-26. (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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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