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20052005Cooperative Agreements ProgramCooperative Agreements Program

National Spatial Data Infrastructure

David PainterFGDC CAP Coordinator

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Goals of the 2005 CAP ProgramGoals of the 2005 CAP Program

Magnet to attract other agency resourcesGoal orientedServe as incentive for NSDI Partners

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Overview of Proposed CAP ProgramOverview of Proposed CAP Program

Focus areas proposed for FY 2005Focus areas proposed for FY 2005 • Partnership Incentives • Making Framework Making Framework RealReal• Education and Education and OutreachOutreachMay use grant, cooperative agreement, or

contract to achieve the suggested goals

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Partnership Incentives

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

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Making Framework RealImplement 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

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

educational materials

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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