Cooperative Agreements Program National Spatial Data Infrastructure David Painter FGDC CAP Coordinator

2 Goals of the 2005 CAP Program Magnet to attract other agency resources Goal oriented Serve as incentive for NSDI Partners

3 Overview of Proposed CAP Program Focus areas proposed for FY 2005 Partnership Incentives Making Framework Real Making Framework Real Education and Outreach Education and Outreach May use grant, cooperative agreement, or contract to achieve the suggested goals

4 Partnership Incentives Agreements for data stewardship Strategic plan development, connections with existing multi-agency plans, ‘business’ processes (Enterprise Architecture), and funding models

5 Making Framework Real Implement Framework Web Services: Seek to work with Federal partners to develop and manage relevant CAP funding initiatives for specific themes: Transportation (roads and transit) Governmental Units Geodetic Encourage implementation of Framework standards

6 Education and Outreach NSDI training Train-the-trainers Curriculum development Core curriculum Multi-media outreach and educational materials

7 CAP Timeline CAP Announcement draft complete – January 28 CAP open for 60 days Review in May Announce awards June Kick-off meeting in June/July