Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS FA 19 0264
The Notice of Intent titled "Production Real-Time GNSS for ShakeAlert" (Funding Opportunity Number USGS FA 19 0264) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding action under the Department of the Interior, structured as a cooperative agreement rather than an open, competitive grant. It is explicitly framed as an intended award to Central Washington University (CWU) to support a specific project that strengthens the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system through the production and operational use of real-time GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808 and lists eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the notice itself indicates a single expected award and names CWU as the intended recipient.
At the core of this award is the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program goal of improving the nation’s ability to issue earthquake warnings after strong shaking has begun, with the practical purpose of reducing property damage, injuries, and loss of life. ShakeAlert relies on a combination of seismic sensors (which detect shaking) and geodetic/GNSS measurements (which capture permanent ground displacement and slow or large motions that seismometers alone can miss or saturate on very large events). This cooperative agreement is aimed at continuing and expanding that combined seismic and geodetic capability in high-risk U.S. regions by supporting the operational readiness and technical advancement needed for reliable, real-time warnings.
The proposed phase of work emphasizes several concrete development and deployment priorities. On the technical side, it supports additional system testing, refinement of seismic algorithms, and completion of the integration of geodetic algorithms into the operational ShakeAlert processing environment. This reflects the broader need for EEW systems to fuse multiple data types quickly and reliably, especially for large earthquakes where GNSS can improve magnitude and fault-motion estimates that influence alert accuracy and timeliness. The project also includes building or improving operational tools to monitor the system and manage users, signaling a focus not just on research outputs but on day-to-day operational support, quality control, and administrative functionality that allows ShakeAlert to scale.
A major component is network expansion and modernization. Funding is intended to help broaden network coverage by constructing new stations, upgrading existing stations, and improving the communications systems that move data from field instruments to processing centers in real time. For an early warning system, this is critical: dense station coverage improves detection speed and location accuracy, while resilient communications reduce latency and outages that could delay or prevent alerts. The notice also highlights efforts to encourage private-sector creation of EEW applications, indicating that USGS is not only investing in core detection infrastructure but also in the downstream ecosystem that turns alerts into practical actions and services for the public and organizations. In addition, the opportunity calls for coordinated training and education, acknowledging that EEW effectiveness depends on informed users, consistent operational procedures, and partners who understand how to implement alerts responsibly.
CWU’s role is central because it operates a USGS-supported geodetic network that is already incorporated into ShakeAlert. The notice states that the university has demonstrated the ability to contribute geodetic data to the system and will continue to conduct and apply GNSS-related research and development that supports early warning. In practice, this means CWU is positioned to provide both operational data streams (real-time GNSS suitable for rapid earthquake characterization) and the applied R&D needed to improve how those data are processed, validated, and integrated with seismic information for better alert performance.
Administratively, the notice was created on July 22, 2019, with an original closing date of August 5, 2019. The expected number of awards is one, and the award ceiling is listed as $714,584. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted cooperative agreement meant to sustain and advance a specific partner’s contribution to ShakeAlert, with an emphasis on real-time GNSS production, algorithm integration, network growth and upgrades, operational monitoring tools, and broader implementation through training, education, and private-sector engagement.Apply for USGS FA 19 0264
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Production Real-Time GNSS for ShakeAlert" 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 Jul 22, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 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 $714,584.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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