Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 19 FA 0052
This funding opportunity, titled "Modeling long-term morphologic response of barrier islands in support of research in coastal sediment supply and flux" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 19 FA 0052), is a U.S. Geological Survey cooperative agreement focused on improving how scientists model and understand the long-term evolution of barrier islands. The central goal is to develop a targeted modeling framework and/or produce a synthesis that explains how barrier islands change over time in response to sea level rise and other key drivers, especially sediment supply and sediment movement (flux). In practical terms, the project is meant to connect real-world observations of barrier island shape, elevation, and shoreline behavior with measurements or estimates of sediment sources, transport, and deposition, then translate those observations into model parameters that can drive or refine a morphodynamic barrier island response model.
The work emphasized by the announcement involves taking existing observational data on barrier island geomorphology and sediment supply/flux and integrating them into a morphodynamic modeling framework. That includes parameterizing observations (turning field or remote-sensing measurements into model inputs, boundary conditions, or calibration targets) and then altering, expanding, or otherwise improving a barrier island morphodynamic model so it can better represent observed patterns and processes. The intent is not only to run simulations, but to make the model more defensible and useful by grounding it in measured geomorphic and sediment-transport information. Ultimately, the expected outcome is a more coherent and research-ready approach for predicting or explaining how barrier islands respond over longer time scales as sea level rises and sediment availability changes.
Administratively, the opportunity was offered by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.808). It was a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically implies substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project. The posting date was February 5, 2019, with an original closing date of February 12, 2019, indicating a short application window and a narrowly scoped effort. The award ceiling was $30,000, with one expected award, suggesting a small, focused project intended to produce a specific modeling enhancement, integration approach, or synthesis product rather than a large multi-year research program. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility section, meaning the applicant pool may include certain non-federal entities beyond the standard categories, depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full notice.Apply for USGS 19 FA 0052
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Modeling long-term morphologic response of barrier islands in support of research in coastal sediment supply and flux" 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 Feb 05, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 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 $30,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Modeling long-term morphologic response of barrier islands in support of research in coastal sediment supply and flux."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 19 FA 0052.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project.
What is the main goal of the project?
The central goal is to improve how scientists model and understand the long-term evolution of barrier islands by developing a targeted modeling framework and/or producing a synthesis that explains how barrier islands change over time in response to sea level rise and other key drivers, especially sediment supply and sediment movement (flux).
What scientific topic area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808.
What kind of research or technical work is emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes integrating existing observational data on barrier island geomorphology and sediment supply/flux into a morphodynamic modeling framework. This includes parameterizing observations and then altering, expanding, or otherwise improving a barrier island morphodynamic response model so it better represents observed patterns and processes.
What does "parameterizing observations" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, it means turning field or remote-sensing measurements into model inputs, boundary conditions, or calibration targets that can drive or refine a morphodynamic barrier island response model.
Is this opportunity primarily about running simulations?
No. While simulations may be part of the work, the intent is not only to run simulations, but to make the model more defensible and useful by grounding it in measured geomorphic and sediment-transport information.
What kinds of observations are intended to be connected to the model?
The project is meant to connect real-world observations of barrier island shape, elevation, and shoreline behavior with measurements or estimates of sediment sources, transport, and deposition, and then translate those observations into model parameters.
What are the key drivers of barrier island change highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlights sea level rise and other key drivers, with particular emphasis on sediment supply and sediment movement (flux).
What is the expected outcome or deliverable?
The expected outcome is a more coherent and research-ready approach for predicting or explaining how barrier islands respond over longer time scales as sea level rises and sediment availability changes, potentially through a targeted modeling framework and/or a synthesis product.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What does the size of the award suggest about the project scope?
With a $30,000 ceiling and one expected award, the opportunity appears intended to support a small, focused effort that produces a specific modeling enhancement, integration approach, or synthesis product rather than a large multi-year research program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was February 5, 2019.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was February 12, 2019.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (February 5, 2019) and the closing date (February 12, 2019), the application window was very short.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility section. This suggests the eligible applicant pool may include certain non-federal entities beyond standard categories, depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full notice.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary or mandatory?
It is described as a discretionary opportunity.
What is meant by "morphodynamic" in the project description?
Within the description provided, "morphodynamic" refers to modeling that links barrier island morphology (shape, elevation, shoreline behavior) with the processes that drive change, including sediment transport, sources, deposition, and the influence of sea level rise.
What kinds of data are expected to be used?
The work is described as using existing observational data on barrier island geomorphology and sediment supply/flux, including field or remote-sensing measurements that can be translated into model parameters, boundary conditions, or calibration targets.
Does the opportunity require creation of new observational datasets?
The description emphasizes integrating existing observational data. It does not specify that new data collection is required.
What does it mean to "ground the model" in measured information?
It means aligning model inputs and behavior with measured geomorphic and sediment-transport information so the model is more defensible and better represents observed patterns and processes.
What time scale is the project focused on?
The focus is on long-term evolution and longer time scales of barrier island response, particularly in relation to sea level rise and changing sediment availability.
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