# 2007 National Spatial Data Infrastructure

# Cooperative Agreement Program

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Program Announcement Number **07HQPA0008**

**For Fiscal Year 2007**

**Issue Date: November 21, 2006**

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

[Page Number]{.underline}

Description of Funding Opportunity 3

Award Information 4

Applicant Eligibility. 5

Project Requirements 5

Application and Submission Information 7

Application Review 9

Award Administration Information 10

Agency Contacts 10

Category 1: FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation Assistance and
Outreach 12

Category 2: Framework Client Development 18

Category 3: Fifty-States Initiative 22

Category 4: Geo-Enabled Federal Businesses Initiative 30

Category 5: Geographic Information Integration and Analysis 34

Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions

Attachment B - General Provisions

Attachment C - FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation Assistance and
Outreach Project Report Format

Attachment D - Framework Client Development Project Report Format

Attachment E - Fifty State Initiative Project Report Format

Attachment F - Geo-Enabled Federal Businesses Initiative Project Report
Format

Attachment G - Geographic Information Integration Project Report Format

### For all technical questions about applying through Grants.gov, call the Grants.gov Help Desk at: 1-800-518-GRANTS

**For questions concerning this Program Announcement, call Ms. Desiree
Santa, Grant Specialist, at (703) 648-7382 or via email at
dsanta@usgs.gov.**

**2007 National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Cooperative
Agreements Program (CAP)**

**Program Announcement Number 07HQPA0008**

**Introduction and General Information**

**[I. Description of Funding Opportunity]{.underline}**

The purpose of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) is to fund innovative projects in
the geospatial data community to build the infrastructure necessary to
effectively discover, access, share, manage, and use digital geographic
data.

The NSDI consists of the technologies, policies, organizations, and
people necessary to promote cost-effective production, and the ready
availability and greater utilization of geospatial data among a variety
of sectors, disciplines, and communities. Specific NSDI areas of
emphasis include: metadata documentation, clearinghouse establishment,
framework development, standards implementation, and geographic
information system (GIS) organizational coordination.

Since 1994, the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), part of the
National Geospatial Program Office (NGPO), has funded projects that
advance the NSDI in partnership with the geospatial data community.

## A. Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program

A total of \$1,200,000 in funds is available for the FY 2007 program.
The projects will be funded for one year. Award notification will be
made on or about March 1, 2007. [Project work must commence by September
30, 2007]{.underline} (the end of the 2007 Federal fiscal year). Start
dates on or after October 1, 2007 are not authorized under this
announcement.

**B. Summary of 2007 CAP Funding Categories**

**Category 1:  *FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation Assistance and
Outreach:*** This category provides funding to organizations to assist
in the implementation of FGDC-endorsed standards.  The results of this
category will be materials that can provide step-by-step assistance or a
roadmap for implementing FGDC-endorsed standards.  Maximum award
\$25,000 (50% in-kind match), approximately seven projects.

**Category 2: *Framework Client Development:*** Developing software
clients for Framework Data Services provides assistance to advance the
development of client software to exploit online Framework Data to
support general access to ANSI Framework data vector themes. Software
should be integrated and provided as a capability of an existing desktop
geographic information system client. Maximum award \$75,000 (50%
in-kind match), approximately three projects.

**Category 3:** ***Fifty States Initiative:*** Strategic and Business
Plan Development in Support of the NSDI Future Directions Fifty States
Initiative. Projects will develop and implement statewide strategic and
business plans that will facilitate the coordination of programs,
policies, technologies, and resources that enable the coordination,
collection, documentation, discovery, distribution, exchange and
maintenance of geospatial information in support of the NSDI and the
objectives of the Fifty States Initiative Action Plan. Maximum award
\$50,000 (50% in-kind match), approximately ten projects.

**Category 4:  *Geo-Enabled Federal Businesses Initiative:*** The
purpose of this category is to effectively communicate to Federal
business managers the value of incorporating geospatial approaches into
business processes, especially to those who have had limited experience
with geo-enabled decision-making. Maximum award \$50,000 (25% to 50%
in-kind match), approximately two awards.

**Category 5:** ***Geographic Information Integration*** category seeks
to develop sustainable partnerships to integrate, maintain and provide
access to current geospatial data and to develop the infrastructure
needed to integrate these data and make them available through
geospatial programs of the NGPO. The goal of this category is to assist
organizations and consortia with nascent or non-existent geospatial
information systems to work with the NGPO in order to develop and
provide access to geospatial information that serves community needs. 
The grants will be awarded to organizations that are in the initial or
developing stages of creating a geospatial program or infrastructure for
one. Maximum award \$50,000 (100% in-kind match), approximately four
projects.

# [II. Award Information]{.underline}

Under the 2007 CAP program, a total of not to exceed \$1,200,000 is
available for funding. Approximately 26 awards are anticipated.

  --------------------------- --------------- ------------ ---------------
  **CAP Funding Categories**  **Award         **In-kind    **Approximate
                              Amount**        Match**      Number of
                                                           Awards**

  1\. FGDC-Endorsed Standards Up to \$25,000  50%          7
  Implementation Assistance                                
  and Outreach                                             

  2\. Framework Client        Up to \$75,000  50%          3
  Development                                              

  3\. Fifty States Initiative Up to \$50,000  50%          10

  4\. Geo-enabled Federal     Up to \$50,000  25% to 50%   2
  Businesses Initiative                                    

  5\. Geographic Information  Up to \$50,000  100%         4
  Integration                                              
  --------------------------- --------------- ------------ ---------------

This assistance is provided through a *cooperative agreement*, which is
neither a contract nor a grant. As a cooperative agreement, there will
be *substantial involvement* on the part of the FGDC and the NGPO with
the project organization to promote the objectives of the program,
monitor progress, and agree on milestones and accomplishments for work
performed as part of this agreement. The FGDC will manage all queries,
technical resources, and assistance requests.

Note on Method of Payment: The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) is using
the Health and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System (PMS) to
provide electronic invoicing and payment for assistance award
recipients. The Recipient has established or will establish an account
with PMS. With the award of each cooperative agreement, a sub-account
will be set up from which the Recipient can draw down funds

The FGDC will provide, through its website (http://www.fgdc.gov), a wide
range of information on Geospatial One-Stop, metadata, clearinghouse,
and standards, as well as contact information for the FGDC and its
participating organizations at the national, State, and local level. On
its website, the FGDC provides information on the framework standards,
and metadata trainers, training opportunities, and NSDI news. The FGDC
will attempt to address all queries and assistance requests, including
referral to suitable software solutions.

# [III. Applicant Eligibility]{.underline}

> \(1\) In general, Federal, State, and local government, academia,
> private sector, non-profit and tribal organizations, as well as
> consortia of organizations may apply.
>
> See funding category for specific eligibility information.
>
> \(2\) Applying to more than one category: Organizations may submit
> proposals for more than one category if the applicant meets
> eligibility requirements. [However, a complete and separate
> application package is required for each category
> submission]{.underline}.

**[IV. Project Requirements]{.underline}**

**A. In-Kind Resource Match**

> \(1\) All categories require an in-kind resource match on the part of
> the applicant for the long-term sustainability of project outcomes. An
> in-kind resource match may include:
>
> \- salaries
>
> \- funds
>
> \- equipment dedicated to the project
>
> \- other resources.
>
> \(2\) [The value of geospatial data holdings is not considered
> appropriate for in-kind matches for categories 1, 2, 3 and
> 4]{.underline}. See category 5 for spatial data in-kind match.
>
> \(3\) Match calculation: For example, with a request for an award of
> \$5,000 of Federal assistance, a 50% in-kind match contribution by the
> applicant would be \$2,500 in value for a total of \$7,500 value
> committed to the project (\$5,000 and \$2,500 Federal and applicant,
> respectively).
>
> \(4\) Applicant must document the amount and type of in-kind resource
> that will be contributed to the fulfillment of the project.
>
> \(5\) See funding category for specifics in-kind match information.

**B. Reporting and Presentation**

## (1) The following reports will be required from all award recipients:

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **Report**                          **Due Dates**

  **Interim Project Report**          6 months after the start of the
                                      project

  **Final Project Report**            On or before 90 working days after
                                      the expiration of the agreement

  Quarterly **SF-272** Federal Cash   On or before 45 working days after
  Transactions Report                 the end of each three-month
                                      performance period

  **SF-269** Financial Status Report  On or before 90 working days after
                                      the expiration of the agreement
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

\(2\) The specific content for the reports can be found in the Report
Format attachments:

Attachment C - FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation Assistance and
Outreach Project Report Format

Attachment D - Framework Client Development Project Report Format

Attachment E - Fifty State Initiative Project Report Format

Attachment F - Geo-Enabled Federal Businesses Initiative Project Report
Format

Attachment G - Geographic Information Integration Project Report Format

Interim and final project reports will be posted on the FGDC Grants Web
site, <http://www.fgdc.gov/grants>.

\(3\) Financial Reporting Requirements:

Standard Form 272 (SF-272), Federal Cash Transaction Report is required
quarterly for each Payment Management System (PMS) subaccount (each
award). The quarters are based on the performance period of the award.
Quarterly reports are due 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter
and will be submitted to the contracting officer, unless otherwise
instructed. Instructions for submitting SF-272 can be found at the
following web site:

**http://www.dpm.psc.gov/grant_recipient/psc_272_reports/psc_272_reports.aspx?explorer.event=true**

If after 45 days, the recipient has not submitted a report, the account
will be placed in a manual review status. Funds may be withheld for
accounts with delinquent reports.

Final Financial Status Report (SF-269) recipient will liquidate all
obligations incurred under the award and submit a final SF 269 Financial
Status Report no later than 90 calendar days after the grant/cooperative
agreement completion date. Recipient will promptly return any unused
federal cash advances or will complete a final draw from PMS to obtain
any remaining amounts due. Once 120 days has passed since the
cooperative agreement completion date, the PMS subaccount for the award
may be closed by USGS at any time.

Forms may be found at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_forms.html

### 

### (4) Project Presentation: To spread and promote knowledge of the NSDI, CAP participants are requested to make formal presentation of their activities. Presentation can be at a local, State, regional, national conference or meeting. The applicant is requested, if necessary, to budget sufficient funds to travel to the meeting or conference. An alternative is to publish a paper or article in a professional journal or newsletter.

### **C. Participation in CAP orientation workshop**

The orientation workshop is an opportunity for project leaders, CAP
category leads and others to plan and share information. See specific
category for information on the orientation meeting. Be sure to budget
travel funds and plan for attendance.

  -------------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------
  **Category**                     **Location**           **Date**

  1\. FGDC-Endorsed Standards      Denver Federal Center  Spring 2007
  Implementation                                          

  2\. Framework Client Development Individual             

  3\. Fifty State Initiative       Annapolis, MD          March 25, 2007

  4\. Federal Geospatial Business  TBD                    TBD
  Initiative                                              

  5\. Geographic Information       Annapolis, MD          TBD
  Integration and Analysis                                
  -------------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------

# [V. Application and Submission Information]{.underline}

All applicants are required to submit the proposals using the Federal
Government\'s [www.grants.gov]{.underline} website for electronic
submission.

**A. Electronic submissions (required)**

Proposals must be submitted electronically at http://www.grants.gov.
Apply, no later than **January 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.** A proposal
received after the closing date and time will not be considered for
award. If it is determined that an application will not be considered
because it was late, the applicant will be so notified immediately.

Please be aware that the electronic submission system is relatively
complex for first-time users and involves several preliminary steps to
be taken before the proposal information can actually be submitted (go
to [www.grants.gov.]{.underline} and click on the "Get Registered" tab
in the red Applicants section on the left side of the page for the
steps). [Be advised that it is virtually impossible to begin the process
of electronic submission for the first time if you start just a few days
before the due date]{.underline}. If you are from a university, contact
your Office of Sponsored Programs. They may already have completed the
registration process and should work with you to submit the application.

Additional instructions and information for electronic submissions:

1\. Electronic applications must be made through the
[www.grants.gov]{.underline} website.

2\. The due date for electronic submission of the proposal is **January
26, 2007**.

3\. Your electronic submission will consist of completion of:

-   Your project narrative

-   form SF-424

-   form SF-424a

-   Budget Breakdown Attachment

-   SF-424b Any information that is not contained in the SF-424 forms
    will be pasted together as one file and submitted in the Project
    Narrative Attachment section.

4\. It is recommended that the application narrative be converted to PDF
format for easiest submission. Also, when completing the SF-424 forms,
all blocks in yellow must be filled out or the application submission
will be rejected by grants.gov.

Please arrange your application according to the format provided below.
Following this format ensures that every proposal contains all essential
information and is evaluated equitably.

**C. Proposal Forms**

Begin by downloading the PureEdge Viewer at http://www.grants.gov under
the "Apply for Grants" link in the red Applicants section on the left
side of the page. The PureEdge Viewer will enable applicants to view and
complete the following required forms:

1\. **SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance**

Follow instructions provided with SF-424. In addition please note the
below:

Item 2. Type of Application - **New**

Item 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number - **15.809**.
Title - **NSDI-CAP**

Item 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant\'s Proposal - Please preface
your proposal\'s unique title (e.g. Missouri metadata outreach) with
\"**2007 CAP - Category N**\" where N is the specific funding category
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Item 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive Order 12372
Process?

Check 19. B. - **No**. (CDFA #15.809 is not covered by this order, see
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.EXE_12372_RPT.show)

2\. **SF-424a Budget Information**

Follow instructions provided with SF-424a. In addition please note the
below:

Fill out [Section B - Budget Categories]{.underline}

Column 1 indicate cost category allocation of Federal funds.

Column 2 indicate cost category allocation of applicant in-kind match.

3\. **Budget Breakdown Attachment**

In addition please provide more details than are required under the SF
424A form. Please include the following information:

> \(1\) [Salaries and Wages]{.underline}. List names, positions, and
> rate of compensation. If contract employees are hired, include their
> total time, rate of compensation, job titles, and roles.
>
> \(2\) [Field Expenses]{.underline}. Briefly itemize the estimated
> travel costs (i.e., destination, number of people, number of travel
> days, transportation costs, and other travel costs).
>
> \(3\) [Other Direct Cost Line Items]{.underline}. (This is not an
> inclusive list; add other categories as appropriate.)
>
> \- Supplies. Itemize costs. Software maybe indicated here.
>
> \- Equipment. Itemize name, units and cost.
>
> \- Other contract services.

\(4\) [Total Direct Charges]{.underline}. Totals for items a - h.

\(5\) [Indirect Charges (Overhead)]{.underline}. Show proposed rate and
amount.

4\. **SF-424b Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs**

The DI-2010 U.S. Department of the Interior Certifications Regarding
Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free
Workplace Requirements and Lobbying are required and are available at
the following site: http://www.usgs.gov/contracts/grants/certs.pdf.
Please complete this form and submit it with your proposal.

**D. Proposal Narrative**

The applicant\'s proposal narrative is the primary evaluation document
that is scored. For more information see specific category for narrative
content requirements.

# [VI. Application Review]{.underline}

**A. Review and Selection Process**

Applications are considered based on the completeness of documentation,
meeting of stated basic eligibility, and in-kind match and other
category requirements. Specific evaluation factors are identified in the
proposal narrative. Budget information is evaluated for reasonableness
and appropriateness to the CAP program as well as to applicant project
goals.

In addition to the above criteria, [the factors of geographic and
organizational diversity, as well as reaching new organizations and new
geographic regions, will be taken into consideration in selecting
awards.]{.underline}

Proposals are reviewed by a peer group of professionals that are
knowledgeable in the GIS discipline and in the NSDI. Individual
proposals are evaluated and scored. Through peer consensus process,
proposals are ranked for meriting award. The slate of selected proposals
will be submitted to the senior leadership of NGPO and FGDC for final
approval. The senior leadership will consult with the FGDC Coordination
Group in approving and advertising final selections.

**[VII. Award Administration Information]{.underline}**

Award recipients are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations
of the grant/cooperative agreements and sub-award supported activities
to assure compliance with applicable Federal requirements and that
performance goals are being achieved. Recipient monitoring must cover
each program, function, or activity.

# 

# [VIII. Agency Contacts]{.underline}

**A. Grants.gov**

Technical questions concerning the application process at Grants.gov:

Grants.gov Help Desk at:

Phone: 1-800-518-GRANTS

Email: support@grants.gov

**B. Program Announcement**

Applicants are strongly urged to submit questions via email to:

Ms. Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist

U.S. Geological Survey

Grants Branch

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 205G

Reston, VA 20192

Phone: (703) 648-7382

Email: dsanta@usgs.gov

**C. CAP Program**

For technical questions concerning the content, goals, and objectives of
the CAP program categories, please contact:

Ms. Gita Urban-Mathieux, CAP Coordinator

Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)

FGDC NSDI CAP Coordinator

Email: burbanma@fgdc.gov

Phone: 703 648 5175

Fax: 703 648 5755

U.S. Geological Survey

Mail Stop 590

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

Reston, Virginia 20192

**[IX 2007 NSDI CAP Category 1: FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation
Assistance and Outreach]{.underline}**

**A. Background**

Standards facilitate the development, sharing, and use of geospatial
data. The FGDC develops geospatial data standards for implementing the
NSDI, in consultation and cooperation with State, local, and tribal
governments, the private sector and academic community, and, to the
extent feasible, the international community.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-16 Revised, August 19,
2002, (hereafter called OMB Circular A-16) describes the
responsibilities of Federal agencies with respect to coordination of
Federal surveying, mapping, and related spatial data activities for the
purpose of developing a national spatial data information resource,
reducing duplication, reducing the expense of data collection, and
increasing the sharing of available data. Spatial data are defined in
Circular A-16 as geographically referenced features that are described
by geographic positions and attributes in an analog and/or
computer-readable (digital) form. OMB Circular A-16 creates the FGDC and
assigns responsibilities for coordinating geospatial data themes to
different Federal Departments, including the establishment and
implementation of data standards for quality, content, and transfer.

Executive Order (EO) 12906, signed by President Bill Clinton on April
11, 1994, and amended by President George W. Bush by issuance of
Executive Order 13286 on March 5, 2003, designates the FGDC as the lead
entity to coordinate the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI),
which is defined as the technology, policies, standards, and human
resources necessary to acquire, process, store, distribute, and improve
utilization of geospatial data. Section 4 (a) of the EO states:

> General FGDC Responsibility. The FGDC shall develop standards for
> implementing the NSDI, in consultation and cooperation with State,
> local, and tribal governments, the private and academic sectors, and,
> to the extent feasible, the international community, consistent with
> OMB Circular No. A-119 (\"Federal Participation in the Development and
> Use of Voluntary Standards\"), and other applicable law and policies.

The EO further designates standards development responsibilities to
agencies assigned particular categories in OMB Circular A-16 and allows
other standards to be identified and developed within the FGDC through
its members. Federal agencies collecting or producing geospatial data,
either directly or indirectly (e.g. through grants, partnerships, or
contracts with other entities), shall ensure, prior to obligating funds
for such activities, that data will be collected in a manner that meets
all relevant standards adopted through the FGDC process.

The FGDC Standards Working Group (SWG) was established to help meet the
FGDC objectives and activities identified in Circular A-16 and Executive
Order 12906. The SWG provides guidance to the FGDC subcommittees and
working groups on standards policies and procedures, reviews standards
proposals and standards documents for compliance to these policies and
procedures, and makes recommendation to the Coordination Group for final
FGDC endorsement.

The FGDC, in conjunction with member agencies that maintain the
standards, is currently developing training materials for FGDC-endorsed
standards under the NSDI Training Program. This category will provide
assistance in the development of these materials.

**B. Goals**

This category provides funding to organizations to assist in the
implementation of FGDC- endorsed standards. In many cases, there are
few, if any, materials that can be used to guide others when
implementing a standard in their organization. Without materials that
document best practices, provide experienced advice, and new techniques,
the implementing organization has a steep learning curve. This category
can provide materials that can provide step-by-step assistance, or at
least, a roadmap for implementing FGDC-endorsed standards.

Applicants may visit the FGDC Standards Program of Work Web page at:
<http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/index_html>
to view a list of FGDC-endorsed standards.

Recipients in this category shall work with the maintenance authority
for the selected FGDC-endorsed standard to verify consistency with the
standard, to develop the implementation approach and details, and to
answer technical questions. Recipients shall also work with FGDC
training staff members developing materials under the FGDC training
program to coordinate the development of the materials to ensure
consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

**C. Project Results**

The types of products sought under this activity include but are not
limited to:

Implementation guides for FGDC-endorsed standards

> Training and/or outreach materials to promote use of FGDC-endorsed
> standards (hardcopy and Web based)

A case history of the implementation of an FGDC-endorsed standard
including topics such as:

Implementation plan and approach

Challenges

Method of identification

Method of overcoming

Organizational effects

Impact on business processes

Cost savings

Cost of implementation

Return on investment

Human capital effects

New duties

Training needs

Adaptation to workflow changes

Training modules are required to be supplied in Microsoft PowerPoint or
Adobe (MacroMedia) Breeze to allow serving through the FGDC Web pages
and E-learning servers. All modules will be accompanied by SCORM
compliant metadata which includes learning goals and objectives.

**D. Applicant Eligibility**

# Federal, State and local government, academia, private sector, non-profit, and tribal organizations, as well as consortia of organizations, may apply.

Proposals sought under this category are by organizations skilled and
resourceful in implementing applicable standards.

# E. Funded Activities

\(1\) If training is the primary objective of the proposal then funded
tasks and items providing training and outreach to other organizations
include:

\(a\) Training sessions (travel, facilities, reproduction costs,
equipment, etc)

\(b\) Clearinghouse service for metadata resulting from workshops

\(c\) Logistics for training standards implementation

\(d\) Labor costs to create and serve metadata

> \(e\) Labor costs to cover training consulting, counseling,
> recruitment, preparation, and follow-up.

\(f\) Development of training materials and/or implementation guides

\(g\) Labor costs for the development of training and/or implementation
materials.

\(2\) Participation in CAP Orientation Meeting

Applicants are requested to budget sufficient travel funds
(approximately \$1,000) for the participation of one individual to the
one-day CAP orientation workshop to be held in Denver in Spring 2007.

### (3) Project presentations to spread and promote knowledge of the NSDI, 2007 CAP participants are requested to make formal presentations of their activities. Presentation can be at a local, State, regional, national conference or meeting. The applicant is requested, if necessary, to budget sufficient funds to travel to the meeting or conference. Paper or article publication in a professional journal or newsletter is an acceptable alternative.

**F.** **Funding and In-Kind Match**

\(1\) Federal assistance

Up to \$25,000 is available for funding under this category.

\(2\) In-Kind Resource Match

A minimum [50% match]{.underline} is required. This may include
salaries, funds, and equipment dedicated to the project as well as other
resources. See Section IV. A. (3) for in-match calculation.

**G. Partnership and Collaboration Requirement**

# Partnerships with the maintenance authority for an FGDC-endorsed standard are required for this category. Maintenance authorities for FGDC-endorsed standards are listed on page the FGDC standards program of work page, [**http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/index_html**](http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/index_html). Responsibilities of maintenance authorities are described in FGDC Standards directive #9, Maintenance, [**http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/process/standards-directives/directive-09**](http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/process/standards-directives/directive-09). Evidence of partnership with a maintenance authority shall be provided by a letter of commitment from the maintenance authority.

Partnerships with other organizations to leverage resources are
encouraged but not required under this category.

Partnerships, both formal and informal among organizations to leverage
limited geospatial data resources, are seen as primary building blocks
for the NSDI.

Those proposals demonstrating support and/or collaboration with State or
regional spatial data strategic plans or councils are sought under this
announcement.

The FGDC Secretariat will assist the applicant in locating the
appropriate contact within an FGDC-endorsed standard's maintenance
authority.

**H. Applicable Standards**

Projects must be in compliance with the selected FGDC-endorsed standard.

If the FGDC-endorsed standard references or is related to other
standards endorsed by other standards development organizations, the
project must be in compliance with the referenced or related standards.

**I. Category Lead technical contact**, Sharon Shin, FGDC Metadata
Coordinator, email: sharon_shin@fgdc.gov and Billy Tolar, FGDC Standards
Manager, email: btolar@fgdc.gov

**J. Project Resources**

The FGDC Standards website
(http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/index_html)
provides links to resources for materials development. The FGDC NSDI
Training Program should be used as a guide for materials development to
meet FGDC training standards. The FGDC will provide initial tutorial and
referral assistance as well as training at the FGDC CAP kick-off
workshop or through other means.

The FGDC will assist with matching training requests received by the
FGDC with CAP recipients geographically and by type of standard.

FGDC's Training and Education Team's training material development
guidance is posted to:
[http://www.fgdc.gov/training/nsdi-training-program/workspace/SME]{.underline}

**K. Reporting**

\(1\) Quarterly progress reports which list the date, progress,
milestones, delays, challenges, problem solutions, and modifications to
the plan

\(2\) Interim and final project reports are required and will be posted
on the FGDC Grants Web site, <http://www.fgdc.gov/grants>.

(a). See Section IV. B for report submission schedule.

> (b). See Attachment C: FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation
> Assistance Project Report Format for content.

\(3\) Financial reports are required, see Section IV.B.

**L. Application Narrative**

The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and
scored by the review panel. Proposal Summary for each awarded proposal
will be linked from the FGDC website. Total point value of 100 points
possible. [Please limit to 5 pages]{.underline} (not including letters
of support, tables, maps, budget, and diagrams):

\(0\) [Proposal Summary]{.underline}: Include the following information:

\(a\) Applicant organization (name, office/branch, street address, city,
State, zip)

\(b\) Collaborating organizations (organization, address)

\(c\) Name of trainer or trainer's organization, if a training proposal.

\(d\) Organization Internet address

\(e\) FGDC-endorsed standard selected for the project

\(f\) Key project contact (name, telephone, fax, email)

\(g\) Other contact personnel (name, telephone, fax, email)

\(h\) Geographic scope or area

\(i\) Previous CAP participation (awarded or submitted but not awarded).

\(j\) Detailed budget to demonstrate project planning, extent of
expenses, appropriateness of expenses.

\(1\) [Project Scope]{.underline} -- Project Description (25 points)

Describe project, its steps, and partners/participants. Describe how the
project contributes to the NSDI and conforms to appropriate standards.
List organizations or target organizations and communities served in the
project. List the FGDC-endorsed standard selected and all related or
referenced standards.

\(2\) [Technical approach]{.underline} (25 points)

Outline the steps, methodologies and resources to be utilized in
implementing the project.

This includes facility type, equipment and supplies supporting training.
Proposal evaluation will be based on the degree to which the applicant
comprehends the tasks and procedures necessary to accomplish project
objectives. Indicate the approach to the development of the training
and/or implementation materials being produced. Indicate the method for
utilization of the materials for implementation, training, and outreach.

\(3\) [Project Experience]{.underline} (25 points)

Describe experience, special qualifications and skills possessed
necessary for performance of the project. If applicant is a previous
NSDI CAP participant please provide information describing previous
effort, accomplishments, and agreement/award number. Identify metadata
trainer resource and experience training metadata.

\(4\) [Commitment to Effort]{.underline} (25 points)

Describe the extent to which project results will continue or be
sustained after the performance period. Applicants are sought that
demonstrate the project is participating in or supporting State or
regional geospatial infrastructure strategies and plans. Memoranda of
Understanding and/or letters of commitment from project partners must be
included. State, County, and Local applicants must include a letter of
support from the State GIS Coordinator or similar. Notification of
application with the USGS Geospatial Liaison (also know as State
Liaison) is required. To locate your USGS Geospatial Liaison visit

<http://nmcatalog.usgs.gov/crreps/faces/crreps.jspx>

**[X. 2007 NSDI CAP Category 2: Framework Client
Development:]{.underline} Creating GML client capability for ANSI
Standard Framework data**

**A. Background**

Framework data services provide live access to geographic base data as
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Feature Services. CAP awards in
2004 and 2005 prototyped the development of Framework data services and
the data structures for transmission of Framework data. To encourage
broader access to Framework feature data, native client capability in
desktop GIS software is required to provide direct access to ANSI
standard Framework data served using OGC Geography Markup Language 3.1.1
over OGC Web Feature Service 1.1.

# B. Project Goals

This category is intended to provide resources to extend existing GIS
software to recognize and fully access Framework feature data in support
of desktop GIS analysis and interaction. An underlying goal is to
increase visibility, usability, and regular access to established
Framework data services.

**C. Project Results**

Each award in this category will yield embedded client software
capabilities to recognize and process Framework feature data and
properties as fully functional local geospatial vector data. The
software capability will be distributed through scheduled general
software releases to U.S. customers to attain maximum visibility. It is
the intention of this award to cover maximum market saturation of
clients of GIS and CAD software in the U.S.

Software must support access to an OGC Web Feature Service specification
Version 1.1 with selected published Framework GML Application Schemas
managed by the FGDC as part of the draft ANSI Framework Data Content
Standard.

The following Framework data vector themes must all be supported by the
client software: Transportation (Roads), Hydrography, Governmental
Units, Cadastral, and Geodetic Control. Additional vector themes may be
offered for inclusion: Transportation (Rail, Transit, Inland Waterways,
Air). Raster theme client support (Elevation, Orthoimagery) are not
within scope of this category.

Projects are encouraged to provide suggested enhancements to the
Framework data standard and services for greater usability.

Software will be maintained and distributed by the awardee.

Resulting software solutions will be advertised through the FGDC and
NSDI websites.

**D. Applicant Eligibility**

To be eligible, applicant teams [must include]{.underline} a
representative of:

1\. A **recognized discipline community,** and

2\. A **software developer partner** with a documented history of
software development and maintenance.

3\. Applicant teams must have expertise in multiple operational NSDI
activities

(e.g. FGDC metadata development, clearinghouse operations, OGC Web
Services deployment).

4\. An applicant team member (organization or company) may not
participate in more than one award in this year\'s category 2 projects.

**E. Funding and In-Kind Match**

1\. Federal assistance up to \$75,000 per award

2\. Applicant in-kind resource match (50% in-kind match)

Applicant must document the amount and type of in-kind resource that
will be contributed to the fulfillment of the project goals.

Contribution of matching personnel hours or funding, supplied
development hardware and software, or other in-kind resources will be
considered.

[The value of data will not be considered as match funding.]{.underline}

**F. Federally reimbursable project activities or items:**

1\. These activities and cost items maybe reimbursed by the Federal
awarded funds. These include personnel salary, contractor support,
software development licenses, required travel, communications, and
other office-related costs required by the problem-scoping and software
design process.

2\. Equipment: [No funds under this award may be allocated for equipment
purchase or leasing]{.underline}.

3\. Software used for the purpose of application development and
deployment may be acquired through this award.

4\. Data: [No data collection activities or data purchases maybe
reimbursed by awarded funds.]{.underline}

**G. Partnership and Collaboration Requirements**

Project partnerships that represent professional discipline interests of
national or international scope are required for success.

Project applicants must identify a problem domain for which a common
client software solution is warranted and will be popular.

Alignment with professional organizations or societies is sought.

**H. Applicable Standards**

1\. Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) Version 2.0
(1998) will be required for the documentation of application software
written

2\. Open Geospatial Consortium Web Feature Service specification Version
1.1 will be required and used by Framework data services and client
applications

3\. Open Geospatial Consortium Web Coverage Service specification
version 1.0 may be required if elevation data are proposed

4\. Draft ANSI/INCITS L1 Framework Data Content Standards will be used
to define the data content supplied by the services

5\. Open Geospatial Consortium Geography Markup Language, "Simple
Features GML" Profile will be used, where possible, for the encoding of
Framework data, otherwise full GML Version 3.1.1 or later will be used.

**I. Category Lead technical contact**, Douglas Nebert, FGDC
Clearinghouse Coordinator, email: dnebert@fgdc.gov

**J. FGDC Provided Project Resources**

Regular teleconferences will be scheduled to provide an exchange of
information regarding Framework data access applications. Relevant
standards and specifications documents and revisions will be shared with
successful applicants.

**K. Reporting**

1\. An interim project report and a final project report are required
and will be posted on the FGDC Grants Web site,
<http://www.fgdc.gov/grants>.

> a\. Content and format see Attachment D.
>
> b\. Submission schedule see Section IV. B. Reporting and Presentation.

2\. Financial reports are required, see Section IV. B.

**L. Proposal Narrative**

The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and
scored by the review panel. Proposal Summary for each awarded proposal
will be linked from the FGDC website. Total point value of 100 points
possible. [Please limit to 5 pages]{.underline} (not including letters
of support, tables, maps, and diagrams).

\(0\) [Proposal summary]{.underline}: Please list the following items as
appropriate

\(a\) Applicant organization (name, office/branch, street address, city,
State, zip)

\(b\) Collaborating organizations (organization, address)

\(c\) Organization Internet address

\(d\) Registered Clearinghouse node

\(e\) Key project contact (name, telephone, fax, email)

\(f\) Other contact personnel (name, telephone, fax, email)

\(g\) Geographic and/or disciplinary scope or area

\(h\) Previous CAP participation (awarded or submitted but not awarded).

## (1) [NSDI Related Experience]{.underline} (20 points)

Provide documentation of and references to previous activities in
support of NSDI. This may include organizational coordination, previous
CAP awards, metadata development, participation in the NSDI
Clearinghouse, geodata.gov, or establishment of Framework Data Services.
Identify any member participation in the development or registered
review of the INCITS Framework Data Content Standards.

## (2[) Project Scope and Benefits]{.underline} (20 points)

Identify the scope and elements of a repeatable task or problem to be
solved using Web Feature Service access to Framework data as feature
services through a usage scenario or use case. Explain the Framework
data (features and properties) required by this scenario and how they
are used. Identify the discipline scope of this scenario; examples
include emergency response, permit processing, dispatch, environmental
modeling, data update, data quality assessment. Identify the type and
number of users who would benefit from a client application that
addresses this problem space. Provide evidence of significant
participation and support for this approach by representatives of
professional organizations or user groups. Proposals that meet an
identified need using Framework data and supply a solution that will be
used by hundreds or thousands of individuals nationwide will receive a
high score. Solutions that can be generalized and can be adapted to
additional uses will receive better scores.

## (3) [Software development expertise]{.underline} (40 points)

Provide professional qualifications of the software development partner
in this proposal. Identify the scope of involvement of the software
developer in achieving the outcomes of this award. Provide evidence of
software development and maintenance, business partnerships, and
sustainability of prior projects. Software partners that show
qualifications and a significant commitment to implement and maintain
this software will receive a higher score for potential sustainability.

## (4) [Application development]{.underline} (20 points)

Describe the deliverable software, its functionality, interfaces,
adaptability, and dependencies on other software or operating systems.
Document the support for the required standards and specifications.
Identify plans for promotion, integration, support, and distribution of
this software. Software may be licensed but must be made available
without cost to the public as a standalone product or as an extension to
an existing product. Software solutions that are easily and widely
deployed will receive the highest scores for availability and promoting
access to Framework data.

**[XI. 2007 NSDI CAP Category 3: Fifty States Initiative: Strategic and
Business Plan Development in Support of the NSDI Future Directions Fifty
States Initiative]{.underline}**

**A. Background**

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Future Directions
Initiative recognizes that the NSDI cannot be maintained and enhanced by
a single organization. A well-coordinated, concerted effort inclusive of
the private sector, utilities, academia and all levels of government is
needed to leverage resources, minimize redundancies and collaboratively
solve problems to achieve the NSDI vision. The NSDI vision assures that
spatial data from multiple sources are available and easily integrated
to enhance the understanding of our physical and cultural world.
Partnerships are essential to realizing the NSDI Vision.

One of the objectives of the Future Directions Action Plan is the *Fifty
States and Equivalent Entities Involved and Contributing to the NSDI
Plan* (Fifty States Initiative). It recognizes that it will not be
possible to build the NSDI without taking advantage of the day-to-day
efforts of state and local governments, and other stakeholder groups in
the states. This will require effective statewide coordination
mechanisms that routinely contribute to the development of the NSDI. The
Fifty States Initiative, endorsed by the Steering Committee of the
Federal Geographic Data Committee, will advance the implementation of
effective statewide coordination councils and the development of
geospatial strategic and business plans.

**This category specifically supports activities that promote the
development of statewide strategic and business plans for the
establishment of effective, all-inclusive statewide coordination
councils/offices and the related activities necessary to ensure
meaningful contributions to the NSDI.**

**B. Goal**

The goal for projects in this category is the development and/or
implementation of statewide strategic and business plans that facilitate
the coordination of programs, policies, technologies, and resources that
enable the coordination, collection, documentation, discovery,
distribution, exchange, and maintenance of geospatial information in
support of the NSDI and the objectives of the Fifty States Initiative
Action Plan. See http://www.fgdc.gov/policyandplanning/50states/50states
for additional details on Strategic and Business Plans.

**C. Project Outcomes**

The following are examples of desired outcomes resulting from strategic
planning activities conducted under this category.

> 1\. Strategic Planning
>
> A good strategic plan should provide a clear explanation of how one or
> more strategic goals are to be achieved by an organization or program.
> It typically outlines long-term goals and details the specific
> strategies and programmatic goals that are to be pursued. Areas of
> risk are analyzed and specific strategies for overcoming those risks
> are adopted. The strategic planning process is iterative and maps a
> clear path between a present condition and a vision for the future.
> Revisiting the Strategic Plan to review accomplishments against
> documented objectives, establishes a feedback loop that can then
> influence future planning and decision making.
>
> Your strategic planning effort should lead to one or more of the
> following outcomes.
>
> • Creating effective statewide councils/offices/organizations that can
> collaborate and work with all stakeholder communities as appropriate
>
> • Strengthening the effectiveness of existing councils/offices to work
> with all stakeholder communities as appropriate
>
> • Improving coordination of, participation in, and contribution to
> statewide geospatial information initiatives among state, regional,
> local, tribal, federal, academic, utility, and private sector
> stakeholders
>
> • Gaining recognition from State level governmental and legislative
> entities regarding the need for improved statewide coordination
> mechanisms
>
> • Improving geospatial data discovery, access, and use through
> improved coordination mechanisms
>
> • Increasing participation in national geospatial data programs
>
> • Working to establish sustainable funding mechanisms for geospatial
> initiatives and improved coordination mechanisms
>
> • Establishing priorities for proposed actions that are designed to
> improve statewide coordination mechanisms and geospatial information
> initiatives
>
> 2\. Business Plan Development
>
> While the Strategic Plan describes what you want to achieve and why,
> the Business
>
> Plan provides a detailed description of how objectives will be
> achieved, along with the necessary justification. The purpose of your
> Business Plan is to support the successful implementation of the
> programs identified in the Strategic Plan of your organization,
> thereby furthering the statewide spatial data infrastructure (SSDI)
> and/or the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). These programs
> may each require a different approach and may place emphasis in
> different areas. Examples of programs that require Business Plans
> could include:

-   An Ortho-imagery Program (data-centric)

-   Homeland Security Web Mapping Initiative (function or
    application-centric)

-   Statewide GIS Coordination (business process-centric)

> Regardless of the approach, there are requirements for assessing where
> you are, and where you need to be, in addition to identifying the
> pathway that will get you there.
>
> Your business planning effort should lead to one or more of the
> following outcomes.
>
> • Assessing the business needs of all stakeholder communities
>
> • Adopting tools or mechanisms for identifying the status of data
> development
>
> • Identifying and acting on specific opportunities for data
> partnerships
>
> • Identifying funding resources and mechanisms required for geospatial
> data coordination, collection, and maintenance activities
>
> • Addressing a geospatial enterprise architecture, National standards
> and guidelines, and open interoperability standards
>
> • Incorporating measures for evaluating return on investments and
> developing cost benefit analyses
>
> • Implementing an improved statewide GIS coordination council or
> making improvements in a statewide GIS coordination office

**D. Project Activities**

> I. Development and/or implementation of a strategic plan that
> addresses how to bring all of the stakeholder groups together into a
> functional governing body that serves as a Statewide Coordination
> Council with the following characteristics:
>
> • A mechanism exists for broad representation and inclusion in
> decision-making of user communities, including Federal, state, county,
> municipal and tribal governments; private sector GIS users and
> vendors; academic sector; non-profit organizations; utilities; and the
> general public.
>
> •    Τhe relationship of the Coordination Council to national
> geospatial initiatives such as Geospatial One Stop and *The National
> Map*.
>
> • A proposed formal authorization process to establish the Statewide
> Council with appropriate bylaws.
>
> • The relationship and linkage with the nine coordination criteria
> (see Section III below) to feed consensus based decision-making into
> official statewide initiatives is defined.
>
> • Adequate funding and a budget are identified (or cost sharing
> mechanisms are established) to support and enable the operation.
>
> • A commitment is made to implementing appropriate OGC, FGDC, ANSI and
> ISO standards to ensure an "open" environment exists.
>
> II\. Development and/or implementation of a statewide Business Plan
> that addresses key coordination criteria, including:
>
> • The absence, presence, or planned development of a geospatial
> enterprise architecture.
>
> • Identification of the status of existing framework and critical
> infrastructure data, future data production plans, and opportunities
> for data production partnerships.
>
> • Establishing data sharing agreements with local, state, tribal and
> federal agencies unless they routinely provide data in the public
> domain.
>
> • Publishing lists of local, state, tribal and federal data
> stewards/integrators for each of the framework layers.
>
> • Posting local, state, and tribal framework data to the national
> clearinghouse or otherwise making them available through OGC
> interfaces.
>
> • Assisting local, state, and tribal data producers in creating
> metadata for data holdings and posting it to the GOS Portal.
>
> • Maintaining a functioning clearinghouse or appropriate inventory
> tool that is available to all interested sectors in a state and is
> available for metadata harvesting by the GOS portal.
>
> • Enabling local, state, and tribal organizations to participate in
> *The National Map* and the Geospatial One Stop Portal program*.*
>
> • Promoting the adoption and incorporation of appropriate OGC, FGDC,
> ANSI and ISO standards and interoperable practices among local, state
> and tribal agencies.

III\. Implementing the Nine Coordination Criteria include the following:

> • A full-time, paid coordinator position is designated and has the
> authority to implement the state's business and strategic plans.
>
> Explanation: Many states have created one or more full time positions
> to oversee coordination of geospatial technologies. These individuals
> are responsible for implementing the state's business plan and are
> typically assigned to the Governor's Office, Chief Information
> Officer, Budget Department, or the Technology Office. In some states,
> these duties fall on a volunteer and in others, no one is willing to
> assume this role. It is presumed that having a full-time paid
> individual is advantageous and that a significant portion of their
> energy is channeled into on-going statewide coordination council
> activities.
>
> • A clearly defined authority exists for statewide coordination of
> geospatial information technologies and data production.
>
> Explanation: A responsible individual or group has been designated in
> many states through executive orders, budget authorizations, or
> legislation. These individuals, or groups, are usually better able to
> deal with difficult coordination issues since they are empowered to
> perform this function. In other cases, "all volunteer" efforts are
> very effective at coordinating statewide activities through consensus
> building. In some instances, these groups are recognized as a "clearly
> defined authority" although they have no specific powers.
>
> • The statewide coordination office has a formal relationship with the
> state's Chief Information Officer (or similar office).
>
> Explanation: Geospatial technologies are clearly a component of any
> state's information technology architecture, but they are not always
> viewed as such by "old school" IT leaders. A close relationship with
> the state CIO is essential to move major geospatial technology
> initiatives forward.
>
> • A champion (politician or executive decision-maker) is aware and
> involved in the process of coordination.
>
> Explanation: A visionary political champion who understands geospatial
> technologies is a valuable ally that can help obtain recognition and
> funding to support new initiatives. Without a strong political
> champion, new initiatives often fail.
>
> • Responsibilities for developing the National Spatial Data
> Infrastructure and a State Clearinghouse are assigned.
>
> Explanation: The responsibility for the component pieces of the NSDI
> should be assigned to appropriate staff and agencies to ensure that
> stewards are identified, and to prevent duplication of effort.
> Assignment of responsibilities should happen in advance of actual need
> to ensure that the appropriate activities are appropriately planned
> and incorporated into the state's business plan.
>
> • The ability exists to work and coordinate with local governments,
> academia, and the private sector.
>
> Explanation: Each state must have the capability to routinely meet and
> coordinate with all other sectors. Safeguards should be developed to
> ensure that the needs of other sectors can be incorporated through
> consensus building activities.
>
> • Sustainable funding sources exist to meet projected needs.
>
> Explanation: Sustainable funding is the foundation of effective
> partnerships. Data production tends to be the highest component cost
> for implementation of geospatial technologies and most users have
> requirements for continuous updating of data layers that requires a
> steady fund source. Effective consortia can only be established when
> each of the players brings something to the partnership and
> non-lapsing funds help stabilize partnerships.
>
> • Coordinators have the authority to enter into contracts and become
> capable of receiving and expending funds.
>
> Explanation: To be effective, individual state GIS coordinators or the
> agencies identified as the stewards for the component pieces of the
> NSDI must be able to readily contract for software, systems
> integration, training, and data production costs. Often partnerships
> can be "brokered" to capture end-of-year funds when contracting
> mechanisms are already in place.
>
> • The Federal government works through the statewide coordinating
> authority.
>
> Explanation: It is essential that Federal agencies use statewide GIS
> Coordination offices and councils as a type of "clearinghouse" to make
> sure that grant opportunities are being used wisely to implement the
> business plans of the states. Going through the coordination offices
> and councils will also help to minimize duplications of effort.

**E. Applicant Eligibility**

Federal, state, local, and tribal governments, academia, non
governmental organizations, utilities, and the private sector may apply
for awards in this category. Existing statewide coordinating councils
and/or other entities involved in the development of statewide
geospatial strategic and business plans may apply for an award in this
category. Coordinated multi-sector responses are strongly encouraged.

Applicants from states that did not receive Fifty States Funding in
Fiscal Year 2006 will be given priority.

**F. Funding Amount and In-Kind Match**

1\. Federal Assistance

Up to \$50,000 will be obligated to individual projects under this
category.

2\. Applicant In-Kind Resource Match

A minimum 50% match is required. This may include salaries, funds, and
equipment dedicated to the project as well as other resources (the value
of actual geospatial data holdings are not considered appropriate for
in-kind matches). See Section IV. A. (3) for in-kind match calculation.

**G. Funded Activities**

1\. Funded activities include:

> a\. Fees for consultants, facilitators or recorders
>
> b\. Salary for a statewide coordinator
>
> c\. Salary for statewide coordination staff
>
> d\. Publications
>
> e\. Workshops
>
> f\. Training

2\. Applicants are requested to budget sufficient travel funds
(approximately \$1,000) for participation by one individual at the
orientation workshop to be held in conjunction with a Strategic and
Business Plan workshop at the NSGIC Mid-year Meeting in Annapolis,
Maryland on Sunday, March 25, 2007.

3\. Applicants are encouraged to budget funds to attend the 2007 NSGIC
Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin on September 23-27, 2007. It is
anticipated that additional Fifty State learning opportunities will take
place during the NSGIC Annual Conference.

**H. Category Lead technical contact**, Milo Robinson, FGDC Framework &
Cooperating States Coordinator, email: mrobinson@fgdc.gov

**I. Reporting**

1\. An interim and final project report is required.

(a). See Section IV. B for report submission schedule.

> (b). For content see Attachment E: Geographic Information Coordination
> Project
>
> Report Format.
>
> (c). Include a copy of the strategic and/or business plans as an
> attachment to the final report.

2\. Financial reporting (see Section IV. B.).

**J. Application Narrative**

The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and
scored by the review panel. The Proposal Summary for each awarded
proposal will be linked from the FGDC website. A total point value of
100 points is possible. Please limit narrative to 5 pages (not including
letters of support, tables, maps, and diagrams). Applicants are
encouraged to work with their State's USGS Geospatial Liaison to develop
proposals. For a listing of Liaisons please see
<http://nmcatalog.usgs.gov/crreps/faces/crreps.jspx> .

Please submit narratives that are clear and concise. Your planned
activities should be easily understood.

(0). [Proposal Summary]{.underline} Please list the following items, as
appropriate:

\(a\) Applicant organization

\(b\) Collaborating organizations: include a clear and concise statement
for each organization regarding the extent and nature of their support.
(Note Letters of support should be included as an attachment to the
narrative, or included as a separate file named "Letters of Support")

\(c\) Organization internet address

\(d\) Relevant National Digital Geospatial Clearinghouse node address
(if any)

\(e\) Key project contact (name, telephone, email)

\(f\) Other key contact personnel (name, telephone, email)

\(g\) Geographic scope

\(h\) Previous CAP participation (awarded or submitted but not awarded)

\(i\) Short stand alone description of the project (limit to 200 words).

\(1\) [Project Scope]{.underline} (55 points)

a\) Describe the existing status of geospatial coordination activities
in your state, including the existing coordination groups, the nature
and the currency of their strategic and business plans, and an
explanation as to why they do not meet the suggested criteria proposed
in this document.

b\) Describe the proposed strategic and business plan development, how
you expect to implement them in your state, and what key problem areas
can be overcome by instituting a new planning process. What is it about
your proposed approach that will help ensure its success? How does this
project link to the State's CIO office? What is it about your project
that will improve the NSDI?

\(2\) [Skills and Capabilities]{.underline} (15 points)

Describe the experience, special qualifications and skills possessed
that are necessary for performance of the project. If the applicant is a
previous NSDI CAP participant please provide information describing
previous effort(s) and accomplishments.

\(3\) [Commitment to Effort]{.underline} (15 points)

Describe the organization's outlook for a sustainable operation and the
extent to which project results will continue or be sustained after the
performance period. Applicants are sought that demonstrate commitment to
supporting statewide geospatial infrastructure strategies in support of
the NSDI Fifty States Initiative. Identify the partner
organizations/participants involved and their roles and support to the
project. Memoranda of Understanding and/or letters of support should be
included as an attachment to the narrative, or included as a separate
file named "Letters of Support."

\(4\) [Organizational and Managerial Capacity]{.underline} (15 points)

Describe the management plan for the activity, including the nature of
the applicant's organization and its formally documented relationships
with other participants in the project. Describe the plan for project
implementation. Address your capacity to effectively accomplish the
funded activities. Describe the applicant's ability and experience in
managing key aspects of projects such as the one proposed, including the
functions of geospatial data coordination, executive guidance;
geospatial data maintenance and integration, access, and management;
financial and other resource management. Identify how the outcomes of
the project fit the business plans and benefits anticipated by the
partners or customers of the applicant.

**[XII. 2007 NSDI CAP Category 4: Geo-Enabled Federal Businesses
Initiative]{.underline}**

**A. Purpose**

The purpose of the Geo-Enabled Federal Business Initiative is to
effectively communicate to Federal business managers the value of
incorporating geospatial approaches into business processes, especially
to those who have had limited experience with geo-enabled
decision-making.

**B. Background**

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and the Federal
Geospatial Line of Business (LOB) represent concentrated efforts to
strengthen cross organizational cooperation on developing and sharing of
geospatial assets, and expand the capacity of organizations to use
geospatial approaches within their operation. Within the Federal
government, these efforts have reinforced the programs that have a
strong and established interest in using geospatial knowledge for
decision-making. However, many Federal programs do not participate
readily in these geospatial developments because they are not aware of
the benefits for incorporating geospatial approaches into their business
processes.

The Geo-Enabled Business Practices (GEB) committee was established as
part of the Geospatial LOB initiated in FY 2006. It includes partners
from across the Federal government and has the goal of informing Federal
Managers about the advantages of incorporating geospatial approaches
into business processes. The products from this initiative are intended
to help the committee communicate with Federal managers on how they
might use geospatial approaches within their organizations. The
committee will coordinate with awardees to ensure projects under this
initiative are of high value and supportive of all Federal programs.

C. Goals

This initiative will support one project within each of the following
areas:

1.  [Common Geo-Enabled Business Cases.]{.underline} Developing
    comprehensive business cases for geo-enabling ten decision-making
    processes that are common across Federal programs. The business
    cases will include layman descriptions of the geography and
    analytics that apply to critical decisions, and supportive technical
    descriptions for program development of such geo-analytic capacity,
    to include a description of the methodology for aligning to the
    Geospatial Profile, Version 2.

2.  [Applied Cooperative Geo-Enabled Business Case.]{.underline}
    Producing a demonstration of integrated, geo-enabled decision-making
    across 3 to 5 businesses that serve a common goal within a given
    population. The geo-analytics will emphasize the geography of the
    programs' effects on the constituents, and estimate the role of each
    business in one or more appropriate outcomes. The geo-enable
    business decisions will include those that are not readily informed
    by geospatial techniques.

The funding will support organizations that can demonstrate experience
with Federal programs. Awardees are encouraged to promote a high level
of engagement with academic faculty and students who have geography
expertise, as it is applied to business decision-making.

The two projects complement each other and the work of the GEB
committee; therefore, monthly communication will be required to ensure a
high level of shared knowledge and contributions across projects.
Interim reports may be used by the GEB committee to promote the on-going
achievements of awardees.

The combined results of projects will be distributed to Federal program
managers and associated organizations for their consideration of
geospatial methods they can adopt for improving business
decision-making.

D. Results

Outcomes from the Cooperative Agreement awards are described for each
award area:

[Common Geo-Enabled Business Cases]{.underline}

1.  Identification of people with demonstrated expertise in supporting
    Federal geo-enabled business practices through their participation
    in the project.

2.  Web-based comprehensive business cases for geo-enabling ten
    decision-making processes that are common across Federal programs,
    including layman descriptions of the geography and analytics that
    apply to critical decisions, and supportive technical descriptions
    for program development of geo-analytic capacity aligned with the
    Geospatial Profile.

3.  An electronic organization of geo-enabled business cases for
    cross-referencing common elements against base documents. The ten
    business cases will represent the potential for geo-enabling
    businesses in the Federal government, especially those that have not
    used geospatial techniques in the past.

[Applied Cooperative Geo-Enabled Business Case]{.underline}

1.  Identification of people with demonstrated expertise in supporting
    Federal geo-enabled business practices through their participation
    in the project.

2.  A multi-business integration of geo-enabled decision-making (3 to 5
    businesses) that serves a common goal within a given population,
    including specific program effects and the estimated role of each
    business in one or more appropriate outcomes.

3.  One or more cooperative scholarly publications that report on the
    projects' contributions to Federal program strategy (PDF file).

4.  A web-based demonstration of the process and results of the project
    in terms of the affects of geo-enabling like businesses on common
    business decision-making.

**E. Application Eligibility**

Proposals under this initiative are required to demonstrate technical
expertise in Federal programs, business process modeling and use of
geospatial tools to support an organizations' business operation.

1.  Federal program(s), cooperating with a research organization

2.  Private business or other organization with Federal experience,
    cooperating with a research organization

F. Funded Tasks

1.  Collecting, analyzing, and reporting information relevant to the
    project.

2.  Funds cannot be used for the purchase of hardware or software

3.  Applicants are required to budget sufficient travel funds
    (approximately \$1,000) for participation in a workshop in or near
    Washington, DC for presenting progress to other awardees.

G. Funding Amount

Up to \$50,000 (one award) will be obligated to the Common Geo-Enabled
Business Cases.

Up to \$50,000 (one award) will be obligated to the Applied Cooperative
Geo-Enabled Business Case.

**H. Resource Match**

A 25% to 50% match is required. These resources may include salaries,
funds, and software dedicated to the project.

**I. Category Lead technical contact**, Douglas Nebert, FGDC
Clearinghouse Coordinator, email: dnebert@fgdc.gov

J. Reporting

1.  A monthly interim PowerPoint report that follows a 12-month set of
    approved milestones

2.  A final written project report that satisfies the goals of the
    project, as planned with the GEB Committee

3.  Financial reporting (see Section IV.B.)

K. Application Narrative

The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated and
scored by the review panel. The proposal summary for each awarded
proposal will be linked to the FGDC website. A total value of 100 points
is possible. Please limit narrative to 5 pages (not including letters of
support, tables, maps, and diagrams).

1.  Proposal Summary (0 points). List the applicant organization,
    collaborating organization (including letters of support), names and
    resumes of expert staff, contact information, and a concise
    description of the project (limit to 200 words).

2.  Project Scope (45 points). Describe the project, strategies for
    completing the work, and perspectives on the value of the project.
    Identify possible barriers to completion, and strategies for
    overcoming such barriers. Strategies will be evaluated on how well
    they identify the capacity for completing a high-value project.
    Describe the specific decision-making processes that will be
    addressed by this proposal.

3.  Expertise and Management Capacity (30 points). Outline the expertise
    of the participants and their unique contributions to the project,
    including familiarity with Federal programs. Identify the key
    management personnel and how these persons will ensure timely
    results and completion of the project. Each participant should have
    a clear value-added role in the strategies above. There is no set
    number for participants.

4.  Resources (25 points). Describe the resources of the organizations,
    including technological and manpower resources that can be used to
    optimize the results. Identify the advantage of the collaboration in
    terms of complementary resources. Collaboration between academic
    specialization and Federal program expertise is important for
    ensuring a broad knowledge of geography and the ultimate audience of
    Federal program managers. Larger in-kind match will earn a higher
    score.

**[XIII. 2007 NSDI CAP Category 5: Geographic Information
Integration]{.underline}**

**A. Background**

Through activities of the NGPO, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is
working with Federal, State, tribal, and local government agencies and
the private sector to make available current and accurate geographic
data in an integrated format to support the business needs of
governments, private companies and the public. Category 5 of the CAP
grant seeks to develop partnerships with organizations that do not
currently have a presence in the NSDI, especially those organizations or
localities developing new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or
struggling to sustain an existing one.

Projects funded under this category are expected to implement or expand
sustainable operational capabilities to maintain and update data over an
organization's (or consortia) geographic area of interest and to provide
access to them through *The National Map* and the Geospatial One-Stop
portal. Related data, web services, and plans for data maintenance and
backup procedures will be documented in a partnership agreement with the
NGPO and made available through the Geospatial One-Stop portal, as
appropriate.

**B. Goal**

The goal of this category is to assist organizations and consortia to
work together with the NGPO to develop and provide access to geospatial
information that serves regional and local community needs.
Participation is sought from those organizations and localities that are
seriously considering or are in early stage of building GIS or services
with the goal of maintaining, updating, and serving geospatial data of
interest to multiple users. Funds may help new participants overcome
initial impediments to participation and current participants improve
their services as part of the NSDI.

**C. Measurable Results**

-   Base topographic data provided to *The National Map* and other data
    available through the Geospatial One-Stop portal. The base data
    provided should be available in the public domain[^1] for unlimited
    viewing, downloads (limited by data volume restrictions), and
    unrestricted use and redistribution. Participants are expected to
    allow their map services and metadata to be featured on the
    Geospatial One-Stop portal. Please see section N. for more
    information on data themes.

-   Operational capability to maintain and update data evidenced through
    periodic updates of data made available through *The National Map*.

-   Written agreement with NGPO to serve as an NSDI steward.

**D. Deliverables**

1\. In addition to the data, services, and agreement, interim and final
project reports documenting activities and outcomes are required and
will be posted on the FGDC Grants Web site,
<http://www.fgdc.gov/grants>. Documentation will describe approaches
used for integrating, maintaining, and updating data, encouraging
participation, managing operations and plans for keeping data current,
and other best practices that can be followed by others for adoption.

(a). See Section IV.B for reporting schedule.

(b). See Attachment G - Geographic Information Integration & Analysis
Project Report Format for content.

2\. Financial reports are required, see Section IV. B.

**E. Applicant Eligibility**

1)  Organizations (State and local government, regional consortia,
    academia, private sector, non‑profit and tribal organizations) or
    consortia of organizations may apply for this category but only
    applications from organizations that are developing new GIS or web
    mapping services will only be considered.

2)  A letter of support from a State or regional GIS council or
    equivalent coordination group is encouraged.

3)  The applicant must demonstrate the capability or intent to develop,
    maintain, update, and make available data in support of the NSDI.

4)  Applicants must have geographic information system or mapping
    software that can be extended to support OGC Web Mapping Service
    (WMS) version 1.1.1 (or later) interfaces.

5)  Previous CAP grant awardees are eligible for on-going projects that
    are near completion but lack resources to bring them to fruition.

**F. Funded Tasks**

\(1\) Activities such as organizing and integrating data and metadata,
providing incentives for participation, implementing procedures for data
integration and maintenance, and providing access to data through a
recognized portal like *The National Map* and the Geospatial One-Stop
portal.

\(2\) Reasonable expense for hardware and software may be funded
dependent on available funds. Data collection will NOT be funded through
this announcement.

\(3\) In addition, applicants are requested to budget sufficient travel
funds (approximately \$1,000) for the participation of an individual at
the orientation, training and kickoff workshop to be held in Annapolis,
MD with the date to be determined.

### (4) Project Presentation: In order to spread and promote knowledge of the NSDI, 2007 CAP participants are requested to formally present on their activities and contribute to written materials prepared by the NGPO. Presentation can be at local, State, regional, national conference or meeting. The applicant is requested, if necessary, to budget sufficient funds to travel to the meeting or conference. An alternative is to publish a paper or article in a professional journal or newsletter. The NGPO requests that this information be shared for NGPO purposes. 

**G. Funding Amount**

Up to \$50,000 will be obligated to individual projects under this
category.

**H. In-kind Resource Match and Partnerships Requirements**

A minimum [100% match]{.underline} is required; these resources may
include salaries, funds, and software dedicated to the project. Up to 15
percent of an in-kind match can be in the form of the value of
geospatial data holdings to be offered. (USGS understands that the value
of data provided is likely to be much higher.)

For the maximum award of \$50,000, the required 100% in-kind match is
\$50,000.

**I. Applicable Standards**

Projects must be in conformance with the standards, specifications, and
guidelines below:

1)  Open GIS Consortium- (OGC-) compliant Web Mapping Service (WMS)
    (version 1.1.1 or later)

2)  ISO/FGDC metadata standard

3)  Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standard, Part 3, National Standard
    for Spatial Data Accuracy (FGDC-STD-007.3-1998)

4)  For hydrography, elevation, and geographic names, specifications and
    procedures for the National Hydrography Dataset (see
    http://nhd.usgs.gov), the National Elevation Dataset, and the
    Geographic Names Information System (see http://geonames.usgs.gov)
    respectively.

If the applicant anticipates offering additional web services, consult
with USGS Geospatial Liaisons (also know as State Liaisons) to discuss
relevant standards to be used. A list of liaisons can be found at
<http://nmcatalog.usgs.gov/crreps/faces/crreps.jspx>.

**J. Category Lead technical contact**, James Mauck, Geographic
Information Integration and Analysis, email: jmauck@usgs.gov

**K. USGS Project Resources:**

The USGS will provide through its website <http://www.usgs.gov/ngpo>
information on *The National Map*, *Geospatial One-Stop* and *NSDI* as
well as contact information for USGS Geospatial Liaison personnel at the
State level.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Geospatial Liaisons for questions
on activities in their States and about participation in the CAP
program.

The USGS will provide technical advice on how Open Geospatial Consortium
Web Services and how data for *The National Map* should be served and
validated.

**L. USGS Involvement Statement:**

The USGS will collaborate closely with the awarded projects. Through the
USGS Geospatial Liaisons, USGS will monitor the milestones and
accomplishments on work performed as part of this agreement.

### **M. Application Review and Award Criteria**

Applications are considered based on the completeness of documentation,
and meeting of stated basic eligibility and in-kind match and
partnership requirements. Specific evaluation factors are identified in
the proposal narrative and summary worksheet. Budget information is
evaluated for reasonableness and appropriateness to the goals of the
NSDI and the applicant's project goals. In addition to the above
criteria, proposals maybe selected for award based on geographic areas
of interest, organizational sectors, data themes, or geographic
dispersion.

Proposals are reviewed by a peer group of professionals knowledgeable in
the GIS discipline, the NGPO programs, and the NSDI. Individual
proposals will be evaluated and ranked for meriting award. The slate of
proposals proposed for award will be submitted to NGPO management for
final approval.

**N. Project Narrative:**

The project narrative is the primary document that will be evaluated by
the review panel. The maximum possible score is 100 points. [Please
limit to 5 pages]{.underline} (not including letters of support, tables,
maps, and diagrams):

[Project Narrative]{.underline}: Please address each of the following
factors in the sequence as they are listed.

Please list the name of the [Project Leader]{.underline} and that
person's [Organization]{.underline}.

\(1\) [Organizational and Managerial Capacity]{.underline} (25 points)

Describe the management plan for the activity, including the nature of
the applicant's organization (e.g. single organization or consortium)
and its formally documented relationships with other participants in the
project. Describe the applicant's ability and experience in managing key
aspects of projects such as the one proposed, including the functions of
geospatial data maintenance and integration, access, and management;
coordination, executive guidance; financial and other resource
management; and monitoring and responding to users (for more
information, see the first half of
http://www.fgdc.gov/framework/frameworkintroguide/chapter4.html).
Identify the portion of the organization's budget that is represented by
the amount requested. Briefly describe the organization's or
consortium's outlook for sustained operation in the next three years,
and identify how the outcomes of the project fit the business plans and
benefits anticipated by the partners or customers of the applicant.

\(2\) [Project Scope]{.underline}: (25 points)

Provide a project plan, to include the scope of project, a description
and measured area of the geographic area of interest, the intended
activities, and the data themes to be viewable and/or downloadable.
Describe the characteristics of these data. Discuss the anticipated
update or refresh cycle for the data. Identify the extent to which data
will be degraded or restricted for any reason. Identify the
organizations involved and their roles and commitments to the project.
State that the data in the project are in the public domain. Identify
any other applications or services anticipated to be developed through
the project. Clearly identify the intended outcomes of the project.

\(3\) [Related Experience of Project Team]{.underline} (25 Points)

Describe the team's current level of activities and involvement in data
maintenance and update activities, and services currently provided, for
the data. Identify staff expertise in establishing and modifying GIS web
services. Describe experience with USGS topographic mapping and
partnership activities, especially digital data activities that
contribute to the NSDI such as programs and databases for imagery,
elevation, hydrography, geographic names, and land cover, or other
statewide activities similar in scope. Describe experience with NSDI
activities, including, but is not limited to, any experience with NSDI
areas of standards, metadata, clearinghouse, framework, organizational
coordination, and activities related to Geospatial One-Stop. Indicate if
the proposal supports State or regional GIS infrastructure objectives,
coordination with State or regional GIS coordination groups or their
equivalents, and their implementation plans.

\(4\) [Data Service Function and Capacity]{.underline} (25 points)

Describe your GIS data and mapping capabilities for data maintenance and
update, and web-based display and other services for the data that will
be used in the project. Indicate the capacity of your data servers to
support anticipated user demand (e.g. expressed as design goals for maps
rendered, volume of data to be downloaded per time interval, internet
bandwidth requirements, number of simultaneous users). Describe plans
for continuity of operations, backup, mirror sites, and/or offsite
archive. Provide the name and version of the software being used or
developed for this project. Identify users and collaborators that access
your GIS data and mapping services and the volume of information being
made available. Describe design goals, both short term and long term, of
how this project will improve your current baseline. In addition, if
hardware and software are to be acquired under this announcement please
describe it and justify its function to the project.

**O. Data Themes and Goals for Data Characteristics**

The following information provides a better sense of the data themes and
related data characteristics in *The National Map*. Characteristics of
data currentness and positional accuracy are provided as goals. Data
offered must improve (be more current, accurate, etc.) on those already
available in *The National Map*.

Generally, the data provided must feature one or more of the following
data themes: raster color or black-and-white orthoimagery; raster
ground-surface elevation; vector feature data for the themes of
hydrography, transportation centerlines (especially roads, but also
including railroads, pipelines, powerlines, and other features),
structures, and boundaries of governmental units and administrative
boundaries of publicly-owned lands; geographic names; and land cover.
For the vector data categories the minimum information content is
descriptive information such as feature type or classification
information and a geographic name. For road data, street name and
address range information is desired. Other commonly-used unique feature
identifiers also are of interest. Specific information content
requirements for hydrography and geographic names are available in
documentation for the National Hydrography Dataset (http://nhd.usgs.gov)
and Geographic Names Information System (http://geonames.usgs.gov)
respectively. Addition information can be found in the Geographic
Information Framework Data Content Standard web page,
http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/incits-l1-standards-projects/framework.

Two types of geographic areas are of special interest. For urban areas
(see section O), the data should have the currentness and positional
accuracy qualities typically sought by local governments. For large
areas (for example, States or groups of States), the data should meet
the positional accuracy standards of USGS primary topographic map series
(typically 1:24,000-scale; 1:63,360-scale in Alaska). The following
table provides minimum (that is, data should be no worse than these
measures) goals for these two classes of data:

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Minimum ("no                                                               
  worse than")                                                                 
  Goals for                                                                    
  Resolution,                                                                  
  Accuracy, and                                                                
  Currentness**                                                                
  ---------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
                   **Urban Areas (see                      **Large Areas**     
                   Section O)**                                                

  **Data Theme**   **Minimum           **Minimum           **Minimum           **Minimum
                   Resolution or       Currentness**[^3]   Resolution or       Currentness**[^5]
                   Accuracy**[^2]                          Accuracy**[^4]      

  Orthoimagery     1 foot resolution;  Two years           1 meter resolution; Five years
                   3 meters horizontal                     11.70 meters        
                   accuracy                                horizontal accuracy 

  Elevation        1/9 arcsecond       Two years           1/3 arcsecond       Five years
                   (\~3 meters)                            (\~10 meters) (2    
                   resolution; 0.73                        arcsecond in        
                   meter vertical                          Alaska) resolution; 
                   accuracy                                vertical accuracy   
                                                           commensurate with   
                                                           contour interval of 
                                                           USGS primary        
                                                           topographic map for 
                                                           area                

  Hydrography      4.68 meters         Two years           13.90 meters        Five years
                   horizontal accuracy                     horizontal          
                                                           accuracy; 36.69     
                                                           meters horizontal   
                                                           accuracy for Alaska 

  Transportation   4.68 meters         Two years           13.90 meters        Five years
                   horizontal accuracy                     horizontal          
                                                           accuracy; 36.69     
                                                           meters horizontal   
                                                           accuracy for Alaska 

  Boundaries       4.68 meters         Two years           13.90 meters        Five years
                   horizontal accuracy                     horizontal          
                                                           accuracy; 36.69     
                                                           meters horizontal   
                                                           accuracy for Alaska 

  Structures       4.68 meters         Two years           13.90 meters        Five years
                   horizontal accuracy                     horizontal          
                                                           accuracy; 36.69     
                                                           meters horizontal   
                                                           accuracy for Alaska 

  Land Cover       Should align with   Two years           Should align with   Five years
                   base maps that have                     base maps that have 
                   the accuracies                          the accuracies      
                   listed above.                           listed above.       

  Geographic Names Same as the                             Same as the         
                   associated feature                      associated feature  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Data should be in the North American Datum of 1983; elevation data in
the North American Vertical Datum of 1988.

Other sought data characteristics are reviewed in "*The National Map*:
Topographic Mapping for the 21^st^ Century"
(http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/report/national_map_report_final.pdf,
starting on page 10).

Other requirements:

1)  The data provided should be available in the public domain.

2)  The data provided will be available for unlimited viewing, limited
    downloads (limited by data volume restrictions), and unrestricted
    use and redistribution.

3)  USGS may incorporate data provided in *The National Map* into its
    national databases; in particular:

    a.  Activities that include hydrography data must result in the data
        being incorporated into the National Hydrography Dataset.

    b.  Activities that include elevation data must result in the data
        being incorporated into the National Elevation Dataset.

    c.  Activities that include geographic names must result in data
        being incorporated into the Geographic Names Information System.

**O. Urban Areas**

"Urban areas" of interest are the geographic area for the urbanized
area[^6] or urban cluster[^7] as delineated by the Bureau of the Census
from the 2000 Census for the places listed below. Coverage for an area
larger than that delineated by the Bureau of the Census may be proposed
by the applicant.

Albany, NY

Albuquerque, NM

Allentown -- Bethlehem, PA

Amarillo, TX

Anchorage, AK

Atlanta, GA

Augusta, GA

Augusta, ME

Austin, TX

Bakersfield. CA

Baltimore -- Annapolis, MD

Barre -- Montpelier, VT

Baton Rouge, LA

Birmingham, AL

Bismarck, ND

Boise, ID

Boston, MA

Bridgeport -- Stamford, CT

Buffalo, NY

Cape Coral, FL

Carson City, NV

Charleston -- North Charleston, SC

Charleston, WV

Charlotte, NC

Chattanooga, TN

Cheyenne, WY

Chicago, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland -- Akron, OH

Colorado Springs, CO

Columbia, SC

Columbus, GA

Columbus, OH

Concord, NH

Corpus Christi, TX

Dallas -- FT. Worth -- Arlington -- Garland -- Irving, TX

Dayton, OH

Denver -- Aurora, CO

Des Moines, IA

Detroit -- Warren, MI

Dover, DE

El Paso, TX

Flint, MI

Frankfort, KY

Fresno, CA

Ft. Wayne, IN

Grand Rapids, MI

Greensboro -- Winston Salem, NC

Harrisburg, PA

Hartford, CT

Helena, MT

Honolulu, HI

Houston, TX

Huntsville, AL

Indianapolis, IN

Jackson, MS

Jacksonville, FL

Jefferson City, MO

Juneau, AK

Kansas City, MO-KS

Knoxville, TN

Lancaster, PA

Lansing, MI

Las Vegas, NV

Lexington, KY

Lincoln, NE

Little Rock, AR

Los Angeles -- Glendale -- Long Beach -- Huntington Beach -- Santa Ana
-- Anaheim, CA

Louisville, KY

Lubbock, TX

Madison, WI

McAllen, TX

Memphis, TN

Miami -- Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Milwaukee, WI

Minneapolis -- St. Paul, MN

Mission Viejo, CA

Mobile, AL

Modesto, CA

Montgomery, AL

Nashville, TN

New Haven, CT

New Orleans -- Metairie, LA

New York -- Newark, NY

Norfolk -- Chesapeake -- Newport News -- Virginia Beach, VA

Oklahoma City, OK

Olympia, WA

Omaha, NE

Orlando, FL

Oxnard, CA

Palm Bay -- Melbourne, FL

Pensacola, FL

Philadelphia, PA

Phoenix -- Glendale -- Mesa, AZ

Pierre, SD

Pittsburgh, PA

Portland, OR

Poughkeepsie -- Newburgh, NY

Providence, RI

Raleigh -- Durham, NC

Reno, NV

Richmond, VA

Riverside -- San Bernardino, CA

Rochester, NY

Sacramento, CA

Salem, OR

Salt Lake City -- Ogden, UT

San Antonio, TX

San Diego, CA

San Francisco -- Oakland -- San Jose -- Fremont, CA

San Juan, PR

Santa Fe, NM

Sarasota -- Bradenton, FL

Savannah, GA

Scranton, PA

Seattle -- Tacoma, WA

Shreveport, LA

Spokane, WA

Springfield, IL

Springfield, MA

St. Louis, MO

**Attachment A**

**Terms and Conditions**

**1.** **[Method of Payment]{.underline}**

> The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is using the Health and Human
> Services (HHS) Payment Management System (PMS) to provide electronic
> invoicing and payment for assistance award recipients. The Recipient
> has established or will establish an account with PMS. With the award
> of each grant/cooperative agreement, a sub account will be set up from
> which the Recipient can draw down funds. The sub account number will
> be shown in block 4 of the face page of each award or modification.
>
> Payments will be made available through the PMS. The PMS is
> administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
> Division of Payment Management of the Financial Management Service,
> Program Support Center. The DHHS will forward instructions for
> obtaining payments to the recipients. Inquiries regarding payment
> should be directed to:
>
> Division of Payment Management
>
> Department of Health and Human Services
>
> P.O. Box 6021
>
> Rockville, MD 20852
>
> The Division of Payment Management web address is
> [www.dpm.psc.gov](http://www.dpm.psc.gov/). Problems or questions with
> electronic draw down procedures should be directed to Fran Odgers
> (301) 443-2090, Tonja Thomas
>
> \(301\) 443-9141, or the PMS Help Desk at 1-877-614-5533.
>
> Payments may be drawn in advance only as needed to meet immediate cash
> disbursement needs.

**2. [Cooperative Agreement]{.underline}**

> A cooperative agreement is the legal instrument reflecting a
> relationship between the Federal Government and a State or local
> government or other recipient whenever:
>
> \(1\) the principal purpose of the relationship is the transfer of
> money, property, services, or anything of value to the State or local
> government or other recipient to accomplish a public purpose of
> support, or stimulation authorized by Federal statute, rather than
> acquisition, by purchase, lease, or barter, of property or services
> for the direct benefit or use of the Federal Government; and
>
> \(2\) substantial involvement is anticipated between the executive
> agency, acting for the Federal Government, and State or local
> government or other recipient during performance of the activity.

**3. [Principal Investigator]{.underline}**

> The Principal Investigator is the individual designated by the
> Recipient (and approved by the USGS) who is responsible for the
> technical direction of the research project. The Principal
> Investigator cannot be changed or become substantially less involved
> than was indicated in the Recipient\'s proposal, without the prior
> written approval of the Administrative Contracting Officer.

**Attachment A - continued**

**4. [Project Officer]{.underline}**

> The USGS Project Officer will work with the recipient to ensure that
> technical requirements, as detailed in the awardee's proposal, are
> being met. The Project Officer's responsibilities include, but are not
> limited to, providing technical guidance on the project, resolving
> Recipient questions about USGS technical standards, and coordinating
> schedules, deliveries and exchange of materials.

**5. [Contracting Officer (CO)]{.underline}**

> Contracting officers are individuals who have been delegated in
> writing by the USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants as the sole
> authority designated to obligate Federal funds and create terms and
> conditions of awards. They are the only individuals who have authority
> to negotiate, enter into, and administer awards resulting for this
> program. Contracting officers have responsibility to ensure the
> effective use of Federal funds.

**6. [Rights in Technical Data]{.underline}**

> The U.S. Government may publish, reproduce, and use all data obtained
> from this Cooperative Agreement project in any manner and for any
> purpose, without limitation, and may authorize others to do the same.

**7. [Public Domain]{.underline}**

> All data submitted to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under this
> Cooperative Agreement will become part of the public domain, and will
> be available in a non-proprietary format, at the cost of reproduction,
> to any requesting organization or individual.

**8. [Dissemination of Results and Reporting Requirements]{.underline}**

> The Principal Investigator is strongly encouraged to disseminate
> research results promptly to the scientific community and appropriate
> professional organizations; local, State, regional and Federal
> agencies; and the general public. The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS)
> encourages the Recipient to publish project reports in scientific and
> technical journals. The Government may publish, reproduce, and use all
> technical data developed as a result of this award in any manner and
> for any purpose, without limitation, and may authorize others to do
> the same. Interim and final reports generated by the Recipient will be
> posted on the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) grants Web
> site, http://www.fgdc.gov/grants.
>
> Data generated as a part of work funded under this program is not
> subject to proprietary period of exclusive data access. Any data
> generated must be made available to the USGS as soon as it is
> available. The USGS reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive and
> irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to
> authorize others to use the data for Government purposes. Any project
> funded in whole or part with funds obtained under this program shall
> fall under this clause. The USGS Contracting Officer is the sole
> person to decide which data falls in this category should any question
> arise.

**Attachment A - continued**

A. **[Required reports/documents]{.underline}**. The Principal
Investigator or Director, Sponsored Research Office is required to
submit the following reports or documents:

+-----------+-----------------+----------+----------------------------+
| **        | **No. of        | **Submit | **When**                   |
| Report/** | Copies** **and  | To**◊    |                            |
|           | Method of       |          | **Due**                    |
| **D       | Transmittal**   |          |                            |
| ocument** |                 |          |                            |
+-----------+-----------------+----------+----------------------------+
| Interim   | Submitted by    | CAP      | 6 months after project     |
| Report    | email           | Program  | start date                 |
|           | attachment      | Contact  |                            |
+-----------+-----------------+----------+----------------------------+
| Final     | Submitted by    | CAP      | 90 days after completion   |
| Technical | email           | Program  | of project                 |
| Report    | attachment      | Contact  |                            |
+-----------+-----------------+----------+----------------------------+
| SF 272    | Original + 1    | Con      | Required quarterly of each |
|           |                 | tracting | PMS sub-account. Quarterly |
| Federal   |                 | Officer  | reports are due 45 working |
| Cash      |                 |          | days after the end of each |
| Tra       |                 |          | fiscal quarter.            |
| nsactions |                 |          |                            |
| Report    |                 |          |                            |
+-----------+-----------------+----------+----------------------------+
| Final SF  | Original + 1    | Con      | Submit a final SF 269 no   |
| 269       |                 | tracting | later than 90 calendar     |
|           |                 | Officer  | days after the grant       |
| Financial |                 |          | agreement completion date  |
| Status    |                 |          | and the Recipient will     |
| Report    |                 |          | liquidate all obligations  |
|           |                 |          | incurred under the award.  |
|           |                 |          | The Recipient will         |
|           |                 |          | promptly return any unused |
|           |                 |          | Federal advances or will   |
|           |                 |          | complete a final draw from |
|           |                 |          | PMS to obtain any          |
|           |                 |          | remaining amounts due.     |
+-----------+-----------------+----------+----------------------------+

**Attachment A - continued**

B. [**Report preparation instructions**.]{.underline} The Recipient
shall prepare the reports/documents in accordance with the following
instructions:

(1**) Interim Project Report**. The Recipient is required to submit an
Interim Project Report

> six months after the start of the project date. Interim report should
> be submitted as an attachment by email to the CAP Coordinator. See the
> CAP Administration webpage for the suggested report content at:
> (<http://www.fgdc.gov/grants/CAPAdministrativeGuidance> ).
>
> \(2\) **Annual and/or Final Project Report.** These reports should be
> submitted as an attachment by email to the CAP Coordinator. See the
> CAP Administration webpage for the suggested report content at:
> (<http://www.fgdc.gov/grants/CAPAdministrativeGuidance> ). The final
> project report is due within 90 days of the end date of the project.
>
> \(3\) **SF 272, Federal Cash Transactions Report** is required
> quarterly for each PMS sub-
>
> account (each award). The quarters are based on the performance period
> of the award. Quarterly reports are due 45 days after the end of each
> quarter and will be submitted to the contracting officer, unless
> otherwise instructed. Instructions for submitting SF-272 can be found
> at the following web site:
>
> **http://www.dpm.psc.gov/grant_recipient/psc_272_reports/psc_272_reports.aspx?explorer.event=true**
>
> If after 45 days, the recipient has not submitted a report, the
> account will be placed in a manual review status. Funds may be
> withheld for accounts with delinquent reports.

\(4\) STANDARD FORM 269, FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT (original and 1 copy)
is

required annually and is due 30 calendar days after the end of the
annual budget period.

(5 ) FINAL FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT. The recipient will liquidate all
obligations

incurred under the award and submit a final SF 269 Financial Status
Report no later than

90 calendar days after the grant/cooperative agreement completion date.
Recipient will

promptly return any unexpended federal cash advances or will complete a
final draw

from PMS to obtain any remaining amounts due. Once 120 days has passed
since the

grant/agreement completion date, the PMS subaccount for this award may
be closed by

USGS at any time.

\(6\) Subsequent revision to the final SF 269, Financial Status Report,
will be considered only

as follows:

> \(i\) When the revision results in a balance due to the Government,
> the recipient must submit a revised SF 269 and refund the excess
> payment whenever the overcharge is discovered, no matter how long the
> lapse of time since the original due date of the report.
>
> \(ii\) When the revision represents additional reimbursement costs
> claimed by the recipient, a revised SF 269 may be submitted to the
> Contracting Officer with an explanation. If approved, the USGS will
> either request and pay a final invoice or re-

**Attachment A - continued**

> establish the PMS subaccount to permit the recipient to make a revised
> final draw. Any revised final report representing additional
> reimbursable amounts must be submitted no later than 1 year from the
> due date of the original report, i.e., 15 months following the
> agreement completion date. USGS will not accept any revised SF 269
> report covering additional expenditures after that date and will
> return any late request for additional payment to the recipient.

C**. [Adherence to reporting requirements]{.underline}**. **A
Recipient\'s failure to submit the required**

**reports/documents, in a timely manner, may result in the with­holding
of payment, in**

**termination of the award, or in delay or non-issuance of a new
award.**

**9**. **[Adherence to Original Project Objective and Budget
Estimate]{.underline}**

> A. Any commitments or expenditures incurred by the Recipient in excess
> of the funds provided by this award shall be the responsibility of the
> Recipient. Expenditures incurred prior to the effective date of this
> award cannot be charged against award funds unless provided for in
> this award.
>
> B. **The following requests for change require advance written
> approval by the Contracting Officer shown on your award. Your request
> must be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer [at least 30
> calendar days]{.underline} prior to the requested effective date of
> the change:**
>
> \(1\) Changes in the scope, objective, or key personnel referenced in
> the Recipient\'s proposal.
>
> \(2\) Request for supplemental funds.
>
> \(3\) Transfer of funds between direct cost categories when the
> cumulative amount of transfers during the project period exceeds 10
> percent of the total award.
>
> \(4\) Foreign travel not approved at time of award.
>
> \(5\) Acquisition of nonexpendable personal property (equipment) not
> approved at time of award.
>
> \(6\) [No-cost Extensions to the Project Period]{.underline}.
> **No-cost extensions are discouraged**. Applicants should consider
> their time commitments at the time of application for a grant.
> Requests for no-cost extensions will be considered on a case-by-case
> basis. The USGS reserves the right to limit the length of time and
> number of no-cost extensions. Applicants must supply documentation
> supporting their request for an extension. The Recipient shall include
> in the request the cause of the needed extension, a description of the
> remaining work to be completed, the proposed date of completion, the
> amount of funds remaining, and a revised budget for the remaining
> funds. If all funds have been disbursed to the Recipient, this must be
> indicated in the request. A request for an extension that is received
> by the Administrative Contracting

**Attachment A - continued**

> Officer after the expiration date shall not be honored. Only one
> no-cost extension may be granted.
>
> \(7\) Creation of any direct cost line item not approved at time of
> award.

\(8\) Any other significant change to the award.

> C. The Contracting Officer will notify the Recipient in writing within
> 30 calendar days after receipt of the request for revision or
> adjustment whether the request has been approved.

**10. [Nonexpendable Personal Property]{.underline}**

> Title to nonexpendable personal property acquired wholly or in part
> with Federal funds shall be vested in the Recipient unless otherwise
> specified in the award document. The Recipient shall retain control
> and maintain a property inventory of such property as long as there is
> a need for such property to accomplish the purpose of the project,
> whether or not the project continues to be supported by Federal funds.
> When there is no longer a need for such property to accomplish the
> purpose of the project, the Recipient shall use the property in
> connection with other Federal awards the Recipient has received. Under
> no circumstances shall title to
>
> such property be vested in a sub-tier recipient. Disposal of
> nonexpendable personal property shall be in accordance with the
> applicable OMB circular.

**11. [Record Retention Period]{.underline}**

> Unless a longer period is requested by the award, a Recipient shall
> retain all records for 3 years after the end of the project period for
> which it uses USGS award funds.

**12. [Pre-agreement Costs]{.underline}**

> Pre-agreement costs are not authorized under this program. Costs must
> be obligated during the project period.

**13. [Metric Conversion Requirements]{.underline}**

> All progress and final reports, other reports, or publications
> produced under this award shall employ the metric system of
> measurements to the maximum extent practicable. Both metric and
> inch-pound units dual units may be used if necessary during any
> transition period(s).
>
> However, the recipient may use non-metric measurements to the extent
> the recipient has supporting documentation that the use of metric
> measurements is impracticable or is likely to cause significant
> inefficiencies or loss of markets to the recipient, such as when
> foreign competitors are producing competing products in non-metric
> units.

**14. [Violation of Award Terms]{.underline}**

> If a Recipient materially fails to comply with the terms of the award,
> the Contracting Officer may suspend, terminate, or take such other
> remedies as may be legally available and appropriate in the
> circumstances.

**Attachment A - continued**

**15. [Award Closeout]{.underline}**

> Awards will be closed out once all requirements have been met.
> Technical and financial reports must be submitted on time as specified
> in Item 2 of these Special Terms and Conditions. Failure to adhere to
> the reporting requirements may result in the non-payment of your final
> award invoice or in other adverse action.

**16. [Partnership with Grantees/Cooperators]{.underline}**

> The U.S. Geological Survey, through its Federal grant/cooperative
> agreement awards, will collaborate with universities, Federal State,
> local and tribal governments, and private organizations and businesses
> to provide relevant, timely, objective knowledge and information on
> natural resources, hazards and the environment.

**17. [Buy American Act Requirements]{.underline}**

> **Notice:** Pursuant to Section 307(b) of the Department of the
> Interior (DOI) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2000,
> Public Law 106-113, please be advised on the following:
>
> In the case of any equipment or product that may be authorized to be
> purchased with financial assistance provided using funds made
> available in FY 2000 and thereafter, it is the sense of the Congress
> that entities receiving the assistance should, in expending the
> assistance, purchase only American-made equipment and products.

**18. [Anti-Lobbying Requirements]{.underline}**

> The Recipient shall not use any part of the Department of Interior
> provided hereunder for any activity or the publication of distribution
> of literature that in any way tends to promote public or opposition to
> any legislative proposal on which Congressional action is not
> complete.

**19. [Seat Belt Provision]{.underline}**

> Recipient of grants/cooperative agreements and/or sub-awards are
> encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and
> programs for their employees when operating company-owned, rented, or
> personally owned vehicles. These measures include, but are not limited
> to, conducing education, awareness, and other appropriated programs
> for their employees about the importance of wearing seat belts and the
> consequences of not wearing them.

**20. [Endorsement Provision]{.underline}**

> Recipient shall not publicize or otherwise circulate, promotional
> material (such as advertisements, sales brochures, press releases,
> speeches, still and motion pictures, articles, manuscripts or other
> publications) that states or implies governmental, Departmental,
> bureau, or government employee endorsement of product, services, or
> position for which the recipient represents. No release of information
> relating to this award may state or imply that the Government approves
> of the recipient's work products, or considers the recipient's work
> product to be superior to other products or services.

**Attachment B**

# GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Recipient shall be subject to the following OMB
circulars/regulations, as amended, which are incorporated herein by
reference:

1\. [Educational Institutions]{.underline}

> A. OMB Circular A‑21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions.
>
> B. OMB Circular A‑110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants
> and other
>
> Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other
> Non-
>
> Profit Organizations (Being replaced by 2 CFR Part 215.)

C. OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Non-Profit

Organizations.

2\. [State and Local Governments]{.underline}

> A. OMB Circular A‑87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian
> Tribal Governments.
>
> B. OMB Circular A‑102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements With State
> and Local Governments.

C. OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Non-Profit

Organizations.

3\. [Nonprofit Organizations]{.underline}

> A. OMB Circular A‑110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants
> and other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals
> and Other Non-Profit Organizations.

B. OMB Circular A‑122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.

> C. OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and
> Non-Profit Organizations.

4\. [Profit‑Making Organizations]{.underline}

A. General administrative requirements will be in accordance with the
OMB Circular

A-10 and the Cost Principles in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Part 31.

**Attachment B**

B. Principles for determining the allowability of cost will be in
accordance with the

FAR, subchapter E, part 31.2.

5\. [Patents\--Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations]{.underline}

Subject to the provisions set forth in 37 CFR 401 and 35 U.S.C. 203, a
Recipient may retain the entire right, title, and interest throughout
the world to each subject invention. With respect to any subject
invention in which the Recipient retains title, the Federal Government
will have a nonexclusive, nontrans­ferable, irrevocable, paid-up license
to practice or have practiced for or on behalf of the United States the
subject invention throughout the world.

6\. [Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)]{.underline}

a.  43 CFR Part 12, Subpart A: Admin, Audit and Cost Principles

b.  43 CFR Part 12, Subpart D: Government Debarment and Suspension

> (nonprocurement) and Government wide requirements for Drug Free
>
> Workplace

c.  43 CFR Part 12, Subpart E: Buy American Requirements for Assistance
    Programs

d.  43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F: Admin -- Higher Education Hospitals, and
    Other Non Profit Organizations

e.  43 CFR Part 17, Subpart A: Nondiscrimination of the Basis of Race,
    Color, or National Origin

f.  43 CFR Part 17, Subpart B: Nondiscrimination of the Basis of
    Handicap

> . 43 CFR Part 17, Subpart C: Nondiscrimination of the Basis of Age
>
> . 43 CFR Part 18, Lobbying
>
> . 2 CFR Part 215, (new location for OMB Circular A-110 Uniform
>
> Administrative Requirements for Grants and other Agreements with
>
> Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non-Profit
>
> Organizations.)

\--End of General Provisions\--

**Attachment C**

**NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program**

**[FGDC-Endorsed Standards Implementation Assistance and Outreach
Project]{.underline}**

**[Interim and Final Project Summary Format]{.underline}**

In writing the report, keep in mind the objective of this category for
assistance in the implementation of FGDC-endorsed standards through the
development of implementation guides, training materials, and outreach.

Indicate **Agreement Number**

Indicate **Project title:**

Indicate whether **Interim** or **Final report**

**Organization:** Name, address, Web address

**Project Leader:** Name, telephone, email

**Project Narrative**

Summarize the project activities. Include its accomplishments,
successes, challenges, and collaboration activities, as appropriate. How
were challenges identified and what steps were taken to overcome these
challenges?

> Complete the following, as appropriate to your project:
>
> **For FGDC-endorsed standards implementation guide development:**

-   Describe the development approach for structuring and organizing the
    implementation guide.

-   List the reviewers for the development of the guide.

-   List major deviations from the proposal and explain rationale.

-   List the audiences used for testing, if any appropriate.

-   For the final report, identify the delivery point for the guide.

-   For the final report, identify completed activities and or if any,
    planned activities, if any, to inform the community of the guidance
    activities and the existence of the implementation guide.

> **For training and outreach assistance:**

-   Indicate the number, duration, and venue of workshops conducted, as
    appropriate

-   List organizations and organizational type (Federal, State, local,
    Tribal, academic, NGO, etc) for workshop participants. Names and
    email addresses for participants are optional, but desirable.

-   List number of individuals receiving metadata training, and outreach
    assistance.

-   Identify the level of proficiency or competency of the trainees or
    training: creators, administrators, managers/program implementers or
    introduction, advanced concepts, program implementation/business
    case.

-   Describe the means of instruction: lecture only, lecture and
    exercises, or lecture and computer assisted.

-   List new organizations engaged in this project.

> **For Status of Metadata Service**

-   Indicate how and where metadata is served: NSDI registerd
    clearinghouse node, Geospatial One-Stop registered and harvested,

-   Approximately how many metadata files have resulted from this
    project, if any?

> **For Metadata Implementation - Next Steps:**

-   Will this project\'s activities continue after this?

-   What formal or informal organizational relationships established to
    sustain activities beyond performance period?

-   Describe the next phase in your project.

-   Are there issues in metadata management and service? Do you need
    FGDC assistance?

-   Requirements (more technical assistance, software, other?)

-   What other areas need work?

-   What do you anticipate future metadata training, outreach, creation
    and posting (to clearinghouse or other locations) after the project
    performance period ends?

**Feedback on Cooperative Agreements Program**

-   What are the program strengths and weaknesses?

-   Where does the program make a difference?

-   Was the assistance you received sufficient or effective?

-   What would you recommend doing differently?

-   Are there factors that are missing or need to consider that were
    missed?

-   Are there program management concerns that need to be addressed?
    Time frame?

-   If you were to do this again, what would you do differently?

**Attachment D**

**NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program**

**[Framework Client Development]{.underline}**

**[Interim and Final Project Summary Format]{.underline}**

Brief documentation of the data and server configuration approach taken
is required in a form, with graphics, that can be followed by others for
adoption.

Indicate **Agreement Number**

Indicate **Project title:**

Indicate whether **Interim** or **Final report**

**Organization:** Name, address, Web address

**Project Leader:** Name, telephone, email

**Collaborating Organizations:** Name, point of contact, address, Web
address

In writing the report keep in mind the goals of your project under this
category: to establish, register, and maintain an operational Web
Feature Service for Framework data.

**Project Narrative**

Summarize the project activities. Include its accomplishments, successes
strengths and weaknesses, further challenges, and collaboration
activities, as appropriate.

**Status of your data access activities**

What Framework data theme(s) will be accessed under this project?

What is the data volume of Framework data anticipated for access
(geographic coverage, dataset size, feature count)?

Who are the primary organizations providing data for this project?

**Status of Framework Client Development**

What is the status of software development?

How will the client software be evaluated and quality-assured?

Describe your experience and purpose in accessing the data services?

Describe any internal or external users that are using this client.

Identify plans for the promotion and distribution of this software.

**Project management**

Will this project\'s activities continue in the future?

Describe the next phase in your project .

Requirements (more technical assistance, software, other?)

What areas need work?

**Feedback on Cooperative Agreements Program**

What are the program strengths and weaknesses?

Where does the program make a difference?

Was the assistance you received sufficient or effective?

What would you recommend doing differently?

Are there factors that are missing or need to consider that were missed?

Are there program management concerns that need to be addressed? Time
frame?

If you were to do this again, what would you do differently?

**Attachment E**

**NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program**

**[Fifty States Initiative]{.underline}**

**Interim and Final Project Summary Format**

Indicate **Agreement Number**

Indicate **Project title:**

Indicate whether **Interim** or **Final Report**

**Organization**: Name, address, Web address.

**Project Leader**: Name, telephone, email

**Collaborating Organizations**: Name, point of contact with E-mail
address, address, Web address

**Project Narrative**

In writing the report keep in mind the goal of your project under this
category which is the development and/or implementation of statewide
strategic and business plans.

Please include

-   Summary of project activities

-   Key accomplishments to date

-   Explain how statewide coordination has changed as a result of this
    project?

-   How inclusive is your effort? What have you done to bring new
    stakeholder groups or organizations into statewide coordination?

-   What practices or activities led to success? What practices or
    activities have not?

**Next Steps**

-   How will this project continue in the future?

-   Describe the next steps in your project

-   Where do you need assistance?

**Attachments**

-   Strategic Plan

-   Business Plan

**Feedback on Cooperative Agreements Program**

-   What are the CAP Program strengths and weaknesses?

-   Where does it make a difference?

-   Was the assistance you received sufficient or effective?

-   What would you recommend that the FGDC do differently?

-   Are there factors that are missing or additional needs that should
    be considered?

-   Are there program management concerns that need to be addressed,
    such as the time frame?

-   If you were to do this again, what would you do differently?

**Attachment F**

**NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program**

**[Geo-Enabled Federal Businesses Initiative]{.underline}**

**[Interim and Final Project Summary Format]{.underline}**

Indicate **Agreement Number**

Indicate **Project title:**

Indicate whether **Interim** or **Final Report**

**Organization**: Name, address, Web address.

**Project Leader**: Name, telephone, email

**Collaborating Organizations**: Name, point of contact with E-mail
address, address, Web address

**Project Narrative**

In writing the report keep in mind the goal of your project under this
category which is to either develop comprehensive business cases for
geo-enabling ten decision-making processes that are common across
Federal programs or to produce a demonstration of integrated,
geo-enabled decision-making across 3 to 5 businesses that serve a common
goal within a given population.

Please include:

-   Summary of project activities

-   Key accomplishments to date

-   How the project is enabling Federal program managers and associated
    organizations in the use of geospatial methods to improve business
    decision-making.

> For the Common Geo-Enabled Business Cases project, please:

-   Identify people with demonstrated expertise in supporting Federal
    geo-enabled business practices through their participation in the
    project.

-   List web-based comprehensive business cases for geo-enabling ten
    decision-making processes that are common across Federal programs,
    including layman descriptions of the geography and analytics that
    apply to critical decisions, and supportive technical descriptions
    for program development of geo-analytic capacity aligned with the
    Geospatial Profile.

-   Provide an electronic organization of geo-enabled business cases for
    cross-referencing common elements against base documents. The ten
    business cases will represent the potential for geo-enabling
    businesses in the Federal government, especially those that have not
    used geospatial techniques in the past.

> For the Applied Cooperative Geo-Enabled Business Case project, please
> list

-   Identify people with demonstrated expertise in supporting Federal
    geo-enabled business practices through their participation in the
    project.

-   Describe multi-business integration of geo-enabled decision-making
    (3 to 5 businesses) that serves a common goal within a given
    population, including specific program effects and the estimated
    role of each business in one or more appropriate outcomes.

-   List one or more cooperative scholarly publications that report on
    the project's contributions to Federal program strategy (PDF file).

-   A URL link to a web-based demonstration of the process and results
    of the project in terms of the affects of geo-enabling like
    businesses on common business decision-making.

**Next Steps**

-   How will this project continue in the future?

-   Describe the next steps in your project

-   Where do you need assistance?

**Attachments**

-   Presentations

-   If applicable, publications that report the project's contribution
    to Federal program strategy.

**Feedback on Cooperative Agreements Program**

-   What are the CAP Program strengths and weaknesses?

-   Where does it make a difference?

-   Was the assistance you received sufficient or effective?

-   What would you recommend that the FGDC do differently?

-   Are there factors that are missing or additional needs that should
    be considered?

**Attachment G**

> **NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program**
>
> **[Geographic Information Integration]{.underline}**

**[Interim and Final Project Summary Format]{.underline}**

The goal of this category is to assist organizations and consortia to
work with the USGS to make base geospatial information widely available
to meet government, business and citizen needs. Please use this format
to develop a brief and succinct interim or final project report, as
appropriate.

Indicate **Agreement Number**

Indicate **Project title:**

Indicate whether **Interim** or **Final report**

**Organization:** Name, address, Web address

**Project Leader:** Name, telephone, email

**Collaborating Organizations:** Name, point of contact, address, Web
address

USGS Geospatial (State) Liaison: Name, telephone, email

**Data themes:** (list)

**Project Narrative**

a\. Describe the project; its tasks, highlights, challenges, and
accomplishments. What are your approaches to overcoming impediments to
participation in *The National Map*? Based on your experience what would
you recommend for implementation and development for project success
(technical, institutional and organizational)?

b\. Describe the data themes provided through *The National Map*. Are
there any use restrictions? Are your map services and data documentation
(metadata) registered in The National Map and Geospatial One-Stop? What
is the status of maintaining, updating and serving themes of data that
are included in *The National Map*? Based on your perspective and
project experience describe user requirements for a national level
spatial data infrastructure.

c\. Describe the operational capability to maintain and update data
through periodic updates of data made available through *The National
Map*.

d\. Discuss the issues, difficulties, and challenges (technical,
institutional, and organizational) that were encountered. How can the
CAP program be improved?

e\. Describe your relationship and issues with the USGS. Has a formal
ongoing agreement been established to provide data and web services
through *The National Map*? Describe your plans for follow-on
activities. What are the terms and mutual commitment of resources?
Please attach copy of written agreement if available.

[^1]: Public domain refers to works that are not protected under U.S.
    copyright law and are publicly available. Public domain materials
    may be used by anyone, anywhere in the U.S., anytime without
    permission, license, or royalty payment.

[^2]: ^,4^ Accuracy statement based on Geospatial Positioning Accuracy
    Standard, Part 3, National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy
    (FGDC-STD-007.3-1998).
    http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/status/sub1_3.html. For horizontal
    accuracies (95% confidence level), 3 meters is commensurate with
    1:3,075-scale maps under the National Map Accuracy Standard, 4.68
    meters with 1:4,800-scale maps, 13.90 meters with 1:24,000-scale
    maps, and 36.69 meters with 1:63,360-scale maps. For vertical
    accuracy (95% confidence level), 0.73 meter is commensurate with a
    four-foot contour interval under the National Map Accuracy Standard.

[^3]: ^,5^ Estimated currentness of the data at the date of service
    initiation; that is, the data served reflects the ground condition
    sometime during the two (or five) years prior to the start of
    service through *The National Map*. (Note that, for themes in which
    the ground changes rarely, older data might meet this condition.)

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[^6]: The Bureau of the Census defines an urbanized area as consisting
    of a central place(s) and adjacent territory with a general
    population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile of land
    area that together have a minimum residential population of at least
    50,000 people.

[^7]: The Bureau of the Census defines an urban cluster as a densely
    settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but fewer than
    50,000.