Long Term Resource Monitoring Program FY 2018 | G18AS00012

Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00012

The Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP) FY 2018 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00012) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (for example, coordination on methods, data standards, field protocols, reporting, or integration with broader program goals), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation.

The program itself is described as a long-term monitoring effort carried out in partnership between the USGS and five states in the Upper Mississippi River System: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In practical terms, this framing signals a focus on sustained, multi-jurisdictional monitoring of natural resources across a major river system, with emphasis on consistent data collection and collaboration among federal and state partners. The activity category listed for the opportunity spans environment, natural resources, and science and technology, including research and development, which indicates projects are expected to produce scientific monitoring data and related technical outputs that support resource management and understanding of river system conditions over time.

Eligibility is identified broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full opportunity text (not included in the excerpt). That phrasing usually implies the applicant pool may extend beyond typical categories like state or local governments, universities, or nonprofits, but the exact eligible applicant types and any restrictions would need to be confirmed in the detailed eligibility section of the official announcement.

Key administrative details include an opportunity creation date of November 13, 2017, and two closing dates tied to the nature of the applicant's submission. The March 31, 2018 deadline applies to submissions that are "new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost," meaning new proposals or revisions that materially alter what will be done or how much it will cost. The later deadline of May 31, 2018 applies to "other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost," suggesting a pathway for certain updates or adjustments that do not fundamentally change the proposed work or budget magnitude.

The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000, indicating the maximum amount that could be provided under an individual award (or at least the maximum amount contemplated under the announcement). The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can occur in postings where the agency does not commit to a specific number of awards in advance, where awards are contingent on available funds, or where the announcement is structured to support modifications or continuations under existing cooperative arrangements rather than a predictable set of new awards.

In short, this opportunity supports cooperative, science-based, long-term monitoring activities connected to the Upper Mississippi River System, implemented through partnerships coordinated by USGS and the five named states, with funding offered under a cooperative agreement framework and an upper funding limit of up to $1 million, subject to the specific terms and eligibility rules in the full solicitation.

• The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Long Term Resource Monitoring Program FY 2018" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.978.
• This funding opportunity was created on Nov 13, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by March 31, 2018 (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost) May 31, 2018 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost). (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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