To
produce geologic maps of areas in which knowledge of geology is
important to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual
States. STATEMAP supports: (1) projects which produce new geologic
maps with attendant explanatory information including correlation
of map units, description of map units and symbols, stratigraphic
columns, geologic sections, and other pertinent information; and
(2) projects which compile existing geologic data in a digital form
at a scale of 1 to 100,000 for inclusion in the National Digital
Geologic Map Database. OBJECTIVES OF EDMAP: Provide funding for
graduate students in academic research programs, through cooperative
agreements, that involve geologic mapping and scientific data analysis
as major components; expand research and educational capacity of
graduate programs that teach earth science students the techniques
of geologic mapping and field data analysis; and facilitate the
publication and distribution of geologic maps generated in field-based
graduate academic research programs.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
STATEMAP
Two types of projects are supported by this program: 1) those which
produce new geologic maps with attendant explanatory information,
and 2) those which compile existing geologic data in a digital form
at a scale of 1 to 100,000 for inclusion in the National Geologic
Map Database. Only one application will be accepted from each State,
however, each proposal can have four sub- projects; three for new
geologic mapping and one for compilation. State proposals cannot
include in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Travel to
meetings of professional societies is not an acceptable expense
for the program, nor are funds intended for the purchase of computer
hardware, software, or other nonexpendable property. EDMAP Only
one cooperative agreement will be awarded to each academic institution,
but the agreement may consist of more than one project, more than
one faculty supervisor and several students. Proposals cannot include
a request for in-kind services by the U.S. Geological Survey. Funds
are not intended for the purchase of capital equipment.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant
Eligibility: This program is restricted by statute
to State geological surveys. Where State surveys are organized under
a State university system, an application may be submitted by a
State college or university on behalf of the State geological survey.
Beneficiary
Eligibility: State geological surveys participating
in this program and the general public will ultimately benefit
from this program.
Credentials/Documentation:
Proposals must include a letter of support from the State Geologic
Mapping Advisory Committee or equivalent to qualify for funding.
Pre-application
Coordination: None. This program is excluded
from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application
Procedure: Proposals must include copies of
letters of support, figures, tables, and application form SF 424,
424-B, and Department of the Interior Certifications and Representations
must be used. Proposals including forms cannot exceed 35 pages.
Award
Procedure: Notification of an award is by
receipt of a cooperative agreement signed by a contracting officer.
Deadlines:
STATEMAP Each year the Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be distributed
in early September. Applications must be received in early November
(the exact date will be announced in the RFP). EDMAP Each year
the Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be distributed in early
September. Applications must be received in early December (the
exact date will be announced in the RFP).
Range
of Approval/Disapproval Time: STATEMAP Approval/disapproval
will be announced by mid-February. EDMAP Approval/disapproval
will be announced by late February.
Appeals:
None.
Renewals:
STATEMAP Proposals must be submitted for a 1-year project period
only. However, projects that were approved and funded during the
previous fiscal year may be submitted as renewals (competing continuations).
A completely new proposal subject to full review, must be submitted
each year. EDMAP Proposals may be submitted which request performance
periods of either 1 or 2 years. However, if approved the proposal
will be funded for the first year only. Funding for year two will
be determined through the annual competitive announcement.
ASSISTANCE
CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula
and Matching Requirements: The STATEMAP program
is required by Public Law 106-148 to be carried out on a 1:1 matching
basis; each recipient must match each Federal dollar with a nonfederal
dollar. The nonfederal share may be contributions of services or
cash provided to contractors to perform geologic mapping or other
services directly applicable to proposed work on the project. The
specific source(s) of the State contribution, such as State legislative
appropriation, must be provided in the proposal. The EDMAP program
is required by Public Law 106-148 to be carried out on a 1:1 matching
basis; each recipient must match each Federal dollar with a nonfederal
dollar. The nonfederal share may be a contribution of funds or services.
Such services can include those related to the student research
project or cash provided to contractors, i.e., field assistants
to perform geologic mapping or other services directly applicable
to proposed work on the project.
Length
and Time Phasing of Assistance: Cooperative
agreements will normally be awarded in 12-month budget periods.
POST
ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
STATEMAP and EDMAP All deliverables (geologic maps and accompanying
information) are due on or before the last day of the grant year.
The recipient of the grant shall use Standard Form (SF) 270, Request
for Advance or Reimbursement, to request payment under all resulting
awards. The SF-270 shall be submitted to the Administrative Contracting
Officer (ACO) whose address will be identified in the award document.
Submit the SF-270 no more frequently than quarterly. The recipient
shall submit a completed SF-269A, Financial Status Report, to the
ACO within ninety (90) days after the end of the performance period.
Audits:
Applicants agree to give the sponsoring agency, the Comptroller
General or other authorized audit agency access to and the right
to examine records related to the award. Awards to educational
institutions and nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit
requirements of OMB Circular No. A-110, or superseding regulations.
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised,
June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
Organizations", nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance
of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a
program- specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities
that expend less than $300,000 or more in Federal awards are exempt
from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted
in Circular No. A-133.
Records:
All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of
the final financial report.
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION:
Account
Identification: 14-0804-0-1-300.
Obligations:
(STATEMAP) FY 01 $6,645,900; FY 02 est $6,583,417; and FY 03 est
$4,035,000. (EDMAP) FY 01 $498,000; FY 02 est $535,000; and FY
03 est $400,000.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
STATEMAP The range of awards to State geological surveys in FY
02 was from $31,000 to $334,000. The average award in fiscal year
2002 was $143,118. EDMAP The range of awards to universities
in fiscal year 2001 was from $5,000 to $15,000 per graduate student
and $2,500 to $7,500 per undergraduate. The maximum award allowed
per student is $15,000.
STATEMAP: In fiscal year 2002, 46 awards were made to State geological
surveys which matched every federal dollar with a State dollar.
EDMAP: In fiscal year 2002, a total of 64 students from 44 universities
were funded. Each federal dollar was matched 1:1 by a university
dollar.
REGULATIONS,
GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
The program announcements are available on the Internet at http://www.usgs.gov/contracts.
The FY 2003 announcements will be available at this site by August
of 2002.
INFORMATION
CONTACTS:
Regional
or Local Office: None.
Headquarters
Office: Program Coordinator of the National
Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Peter T. Lyttle, U.S. Geological
Survey, National Center 908, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston,
VA 20192.
Web
Site Address: http://www.ncgmp.usgs.gov
EXAMPLES
OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
None.
CRITERIA
FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
The criteria for selecting proposals for both STATEMAP and EDMAP
in fiscal year 2002 will be released in U.S. Geological Survey Program
Announcements in mid summer 2002 and can be obtained from Laura
Kisloski, U.S. Geological Survey, National Center 908, 12201 Sunrise
Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192, or can be found at http://www.usgs.gov/contracts.
