Experienced Services Program
At a glance
Experienced Services Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Geological Survey (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was February 23, 2023. Total estimated funding is $34M. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.072 (USGS Experienced Services Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2022
- Close date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $34,000,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Awards under this funding opportunity are limited to qualified nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3) of the tax code and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor as eligible to receive funds under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of eligibility must be submitted with application.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
This is a single opportunity for five years under the Department of the Interior Experienced Services Program, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Part Division G, Section 111, Public Law 117-103, The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), Public Law 117-58.
Program activities will be carried out under a variety of authorizations that allow the USGS to serve the American people including: Organic Act of March 3, 1879 (43 U.S.C. 31 et seq.); The National Climate Program Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C 2901-2908); Energy Policy Act of 1992 (30 U.S.C. 1028); National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 (16 U.S.C. 17 et seq.); Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 21(a)); Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 1271); and Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 300(f) et seq.). A more extensive list of authorizations can be found at the USGS Office of Budget, Planning and Integration (BPI) website.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 15.072
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Geological Survey
703-648-7376
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Experienced Services Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Experienced Services Program”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $34,000,000.
How do I apply for “Experienced Services Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity G23AS00024), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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