Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20018
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- 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 Mar 6, 2012 and posted on Mar 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,136,926.00 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 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20018) was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC). The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on study design, field coordination, data management, interpretation, and reporting. The funded work fell under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and was tied to CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
The project focus was a targeted research effort in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta aimed at improving understanding of Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), with emphasis on two closely related topics: (1) factors influencing spawning migration behavior and (2) factors influencing reproductive condition. In practical terms, the intent was to support studies that could clarify what environmental, hydrologic, water-quality, habitat, or other ecological drivers are associated with when and how Delta Smelt move to spawn and how ready they are physiologically to reproduce. Because Delta Smelt is an imperiled estuarine fish and a key management concern in the Delta, research like this is generally used to inform conservation actions and water and ecosystem management decisions in a highly managed, variable system.
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) framework, and specifically to participating members of the Californian CESU Program. The CESU network is designed to connect federal agencies with university and research partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education, often streamlining collaboration and enabling work that benefits from academic expertise and local or regional capacity. The announcement indicated that one or more member universities could be selected, but the expected number of awards was listed as one.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $1,136,926, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor were shown as $0, which commonly indicates that the specific funding range was not expressed as fixed minimums or maximums in the summary record and that applicants needed to consult the full announcement for budget expectations, scope, and any constraints. The grant was posted on March 7, 2012 (created March 6, 2012), and it had a short application window: the original and current closing date were both March 16, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on June 7, 2012.
For applicants seeking the official details at the time, the announcement pointed to Grants.gov as the additional information source. The contact person listed for access issues was Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20018.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC).
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds, such as collaborating on study design, field coordination, data management, interpretation, and reporting.
What is the activity category for the funded work?
The funded work fell under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
Which CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was tied to CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
What geographic area did the research focus on?
The project focus was in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta.
What species was the focus of this research effort?
The targeted research effort aimed to improve understanding of Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus).
What were the main research topics emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasized two closely related topics: (1) factors influencing spawning migration behavior and (2) factors influencing reproductive condition.
What kinds of factors was the research intended to investigate?
The intent was to support studies that could clarify which environmental, hydrologic, water-quality, habitat, or other ecological drivers are associated with when and how Delta Smelt move to spawn and how ready they are physiologically to reproduce.
How might the results of this research be used?
Because Delta Smelt is an imperiled estuarine fish and a key management concern in the Delta, this type of research is generally used to inform conservation actions and water and ecosystem management decisions in a highly managed, variable system.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically participating members of the Californian CESU Program.
Could more than one university be selected?
Yes. The announcement indicated that one or more member universities could be selected.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The expected number of awards was listed as one.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $1,136,926.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling and floor were shown as $0.
Why might the award ceiling and floor be listed as $0?
This commonly indicates the specific funding range was not expressed as fixed minimums or maximums in the summary record and that applicants needed to consult the full announcement for budget expectations, scope, and any constraints.
When was the opportunity posted?
The grant was posted on March 7, 2012 (created March 6, 2012).
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date were both March 16, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date of March 7, 2012 and the closing date of March 16, 2012, the application window was short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 7, 2012.
Where were applicants directed to find official details and additional information?
The announcement pointed to Grants.gov as the additional information source for official details.
Who was the contact for access issues and what are their details?
The contact person listed for access issues was Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
Which USGS office was specifically associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was specifically associated with the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC).
What is the CESU framework in the context of this opportunity?
The CESU network is designed to connect federal agencies with university and research partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education, often streamlining collaboration and enabling work that benefits from academic expertise and local or regional capacity.
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