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Opportunity Summary:

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00130) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support research and related science activities focused on environmental stressors and how those stressors may affect species of concern. The core purpose is to fund collaborative work between USGS and an eligible Californian CESU partner, with an emphasis on understanding both the potential and the observed (actual) impacts that environmental pressures can have on ecosystems and priority species. The opportunity is framed broadly to allow a wide range of science and technology research topics, as long as they align with the theme of environmental stressors and their effects.

This award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically signals a more hands-on, collaborative relationship between the federal agency and the recipient during the life of the project(s). In practical terms, the recipient should expect coordination with USGS scientists or program staff as projects are designed, executed, and translated into deliverables. The work is described as a series of individual, discrete projects, each with its own objectives and anticipated products. The initial award is intended to launch the overall agreement using three projects, and then additional projects may be incorporated later through formal modifications to the agreement. That setup makes the opportunity feel more like a continuing research partnership framework than a single, one-off study, with room to expand the scope as new needs or priorities emerge.

Funding for the opportunity is listed as an estimated total of $400,000, with one expected award. The announcement does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are shown as 0), which usually means the exact funding level is determined by the negotiated scope and budget rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the synopsis. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding activity category is classified under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the relevant CFDA listing is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which is commonly used for USGS research assistance awards.

Eligibility is limited and very specific: applicants must already be a participating partner in the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are formal partnership networks that connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, nonprofits, and other organizations to provide research, technical assistance, and education. Because this opportunity is issued under the CESU mechanism, it is not open to the general public or to organizations that are not part of the Californian CESU partnership. The synopsis lists the eligible applicant category as "Others," with the clarification that eligibility hinges on CESU partnership status.

Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted and created on August 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2015, and an archive date of November 24, 2015. Those dates indicate the announcement is historical/archived rather than currently open, but they still describe the structure and intent of the funding mechanism and the type of collaborative research USGS sought to support through the Californian CESU at that time.

For applicants or partners needing the full announcement text or having trouble accessing materials, the listed point of contact is Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). The additional information link points to Grants.gov, where the full solicitation package and any related attachments would typically be hosted.

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