Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00033
Apply for G15AS00033
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 9, 2015 and posted on Feb 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $110,508.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00033) was a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary research grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support applied science work on San Clemente Island (SCI). The project focus was the eradication of the non-native Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) from the island and the establishment of a long-term monitoring and biosecurity program capable of detecting any future infestations early enough to respond effectively. In practical terms, the award was intended to fund research and field implementation that would both remove existing Argentine ant populations and reduce the likelihood that the species could be reintroduced or expand again after treatment.
The biological and conservation rationale for the work was strong. SCI has thirteen known ant species, including the invasive Argentine ant and twelve native species, four of which are endemic to the Channel Islands. Argentine ants are widely recognized as one of the most damaging invasive ant species globally because they can outcompete and displace native ants, disrupt broader invertebrate communities, and trigger cascading impacts on plants and pollinators. These effects can ripple up the food web to reptiles, birds, and other terrestrial vertebrates. The opportunity description highlighted a particularly important concern for SCI: Argentine ants can contribute to avian nest failure either directly, by attacking nestlings, or indirectly, by reducing the abundance of arthropods available as prey in bird foraging areas. Because SCI supports three federally listed bird species, a listed lizard, and many endemic organisms, successful eradication and sustained detection capacity were framed as potentially critical actions for species recovery goals and, over time, for downlisting or delisting threatened and endangered species on the island.
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with research institutions and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education in support of natural and cultural resource stewardship. This means the competition was not broadly open to all applicants; it was specifically reserved for an eligible CESU partner capable of carrying out the work in coordination with USGS.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of USD 110,508. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The announcement was posted on February 9, 2015, with an application deadline of March 3, 2015, and it was later archived on May 9, 2015. While the listing showed an award ceiling and floor of 0, the estimated total funding figure provides the practical sense of the intended award size.
Administrative details pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact listed was Faith Graves at USGS (phone 703-648-7356, email fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is G15AS00033.
Which agency offered this grant opportunity?
This was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary research grant opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, specifically the Californian CESU.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award was intended to be made as a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), supporting applied science work in coordination with USGS.
Where was the project work focused?
The work was focused on San Clemente Island (SCI).
What was the primary project goal?
The central goal was eradication of the non-native Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) from San Clemente Island.
Beyond eradication, what else was the award intended to support?
The award was also intended to support establishment of a long-term monitoring and biosecurity program to detect any future infestations early enough to respond effectively and reduce the likelihood of reintroduction or post-treatment expansion.
What kinds of activities were envisioned under this award?
The description indicates funding for applied research and field implementation activities aimed at removing existing Argentine ant populations, followed by long-term detection/monitoring and biosecurity capability to prevent or rapidly respond to future infestations.
Why are Argentine ants considered a major concern?
Argentine ants are recognized as one of the most damaging invasive ant species globally. They can outcompete and displace native ants, disrupt broader invertebrate communities, and cause cascading impacts on plants and pollinators. Those impacts can ripple up the food web to reptiles, birds, and other terrestrial vertebrates.
How many ant species are known from San Clemente Island, and how many are native?
San Clemente Island has thirteen known ant species: the invasive Argentine ant plus twelve native species.
Are any of the native ant species unique to the Channel Islands?
Yes. Four of the native ant species on San Clemente Island are described as endemic to the Channel Islands.
How can Argentine ants affect birds on San Clemente Island?
The opportunity description highlighted concerns about avian nest failure. Argentine ants can contribute directly by attacking nestlings, and indirectly by reducing arthropod abundance in bird foraging areas (reducing available prey).
Why was this work framed as important for threatened or endangered species recovery?
The description emphasized that San Clemente Island supports three federally listed bird species, a listed lizard, and many endemic organisms. Successful eradication and sustained detection capacity were framed as potentially critical actions for recovery goals and, over time, for downlisting or delisting threatened and endangered species on the island.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Was the competition open to all applicants?
No. The opportunity was not broadly open; it was specifically reserved for eligible Californian CESU partners capable of carrying out the work in coordination with USGS.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with research institutions and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education in support of natural and cultural resource stewardship.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was USD 110,508.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on February 9, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 3, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on May 9, 2015.
What were the award ceiling and floor listed as?
The listing showed an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0, but it also provided an estimated total funding amount of USD 110,508, which indicates the practical intended award size.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials.
Who was the contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The contact listed was Faith Graves at USGS.
What contact information was provided for the USGS point of contact?
Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
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