Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00098
Apply for G16AS00098
- The Department of the Interior, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $127,755.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU funding opportunity (G16AS00098) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) request for a CESU partner to carry out focused research on the reproductive output and physical condition of female giant gartersnakes (Thamnophis gigas). The central goal is to generate a clearer, evidence-based picture of how fecundity (reproductive capacity and related measures) and overall health vary across different locations in the Sacramento Valley and how those differences relate to individual snake attributes. In practical terms, the project is meant to produce information that helps explain whether remaining populations are likely to grow, remain stable, or decline, and which biological or environmental factors may be linked to better population performance.
The opportunity is rooted in a conservation problem. Giant gartersnakes have suffered major declines largely because of water diversion and the widespread conversion of natural marsh habitat into other human uses. Across much of their historic range, especially the southern two-thirds, the species has been nearly eliminated. However, some populations persist in the Sacramento Valley, where rice agriculture creates wetland-like conditions that can function as substitute habitat. A key uncertainty motivating this award is that persistence does not automatically mean these populations are healthy or demographically secure. The USGS highlights that it is currently unknown whether the snakes living in these rice agricultural landscapes are maintaining positive or stable population growth rates, and it is also unclear which variables are associated with favorable outcomes. Because most remaining populations occur in these human-modified habitats, understanding vital rates (such as reproduction) and health metrics in this setting is considered essential for effective management and recovery planning.
The work supported under this cooperative agreement is specifically aimed at providing the specialized expertise and laboratory capacity needed to assess fecundity and health in gravid (pregnant) female giant gartersnakes. The study will use females collected from eight Sacramento Valley sites, enabling comparisons among locations and allowing researchers to evaluate geographic variation. By pairing fecundity and health evaluations with information about snake characteristics, the project is designed to clarify which attributes or conditions align with higher reproductive potential or better physiological condition. That kind of insight can inform monitoring strategies and help managers identify which habitats or management actions are most likely to support resilient populations.
Administratively, the award is issued by the Department of the Interior, USGS, under a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies substantial involvement or collaboration between the agency and the recipient during the project. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the listed CFDA number is 15.808. Eligibility is limited to CESU partners (with the notice indicating “Others” and directing applicants to additional eligibility details). The opportunity was created on August 15, 2016, with an original closing date of August 31, 2016. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $127,755, and USGS anticipated making one award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name and number of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU funding opportunity, with the opportunity number G16AS00098.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the US Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The award is made through a cooperative agreement. This mechanism typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration between USGS and the recipient during the project.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to carry out focused research on the reproductive output and physical condition of female giant gartersnakes (Thamnophis gigas), producing an evidence-based picture of how fecundity and overall health vary across locations in the Sacramento Valley and how those differences relate to individual snake attributes.
Why is this research being funded (what problem is it addressing)?
The project is motivated by a conservation concern: giant gartersnakes have experienced major declines due largely to water diversion and the conversion of natural marsh habitat to other uses. While some populations persist in the Sacramento Valley, many are associated with rice agriculture landscapes that create wetland-like conditions. A key uncertainty is whether persistence in these human-modified habitats reflects healthy or demographically secure populations.
What specific species is the focus of the research?
The focus is the giant gartersnake, Thamnophis gigas.
What snake life stage or demographic group is the study focused on?
The work is specifically aimed at gravid (pregnant) female giant gartersnakes, because the project is centered on fecundity (reproductive capacity and related measures) and physical condition.
What geographic area does the study cover?
The study focuses on the Sacramento Valley, with sampling from eight sites within the Sacramento Valley to enable comparisons among locations and evaluation of geographic variation.
How many study sites are included?
The project uses females collected from eight Sacramento Valley sites.
What does the project mean by "fecundity" in this context?
In this opportunity, fecundity refers to reproductive capacity and related measures, used to help evaluate reproductive output and how it varies across locations and among individuals.
What does the project mean by "physical condition" or "overall health"?
The opportunity describes assessing physical condition and overall health metrics in gravid females. The goal is to understand how these health-related measures vary across sites and relate to individual snake attributes.
What is the intended management or conservation value of the results?
The results are intended to help explain whether remaining populations are likely to grow, remain stable, or decline, and to identify biological or environmental factors that may be linked to better population performance. This information can support monitoring strategies and help managers identify habitats or management actions most likely to support resilient populations.
Why are rice agricultural landscapes specifically mentioned?
Rice agriculture in the Sacramento Valley can create wetland-like conditions that function as substitute habitat for the species. Because many remaining populations occur in these human-modified habitats, understanding reproduction and health in this setting is considered essential for effective management and recovery planning.
What key uncertainties is the study meant to address?
The USGS notes it is currently unknown whether snakes living in rice agricultural landscapes are maintaining positive or stable population growth rates, and it is unclear which variables are associated with favorable outcomes. The project is designed to reduce these uncertainties by linking fecundity and health evaluations with snake characteristics and geographic variation.
What kind of capabilities is USGS seeking from the recipient?
The cooperative agreement is intended to provide specialized expertise and laboratory capacity needed to assess fecundity and health in gravid female giant gartersnakes.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listed CFDA number is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to CESU partners. The notice indicates "Others" and directs applicants to additional eligibility details, but the provided information specifies CESU partners as the eligible group.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $127,755.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 15, 2016, and the original closing date was August 31, 2016.
What does the project ultimately aim to clarify about populations?
It aims to clarify how fecundity and health vary by location in the Sacramento Valley, how those differences relate to individual snake attributes, and how such patterns may help explain population trajectories (growth, stability, or decline) in remaining populations.
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