Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20081
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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 Aug 27, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 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 $45,655.00 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 (CESU) Program
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Opportunity Summary:
Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20081, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU," is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant competition that will be made as a cooperative agreement for science and technology research and development. The opportunity is limited to one expected award and is available only to organizations that are official partners in the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. CESUs are formal partnerships used by federal agencies to obtain research, technical assistance, and education support through participating universities, institutions, and other partners, so applicants must already be part of that specific CESU program to be eligible. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding available is $45,655, and the posting date was August 27, 2012, with an application deadline of September 4, 2012; the announcement was archived November 27, 2012.
The project focus is applied research aimed at improving monitoring and survey methods for the endangered California Clapper Rail. The USGS is seeking work that strengthens presence/absence survey approaches, including developing or refining methods that can more reliably determine whether the species is present in a given marsh. A core component is occupancy modeling, meaning the funded partner would be expected to use statistical approaches that account for imperfect detection (the fact that a species can be present but not detected during a survey) to estimate where rails occupy habitat and how likely they are to be detected under different conditions. This kind of modeling is often used to optimize survey design and interpret monitoring data more accurately, especially for rare or cryptic species.
A key technical emphasis is detecting rails in marsh areas that are hard to access through traditional fieldwork. To address that constraint, the opportunity explicitly highlights the use of autonomous recording units (ARUs), which are deployable acoustic devices that can collect audio data over long periods without a person needing to be present. The intent is to use ARUs to capture vocalizations and other acoustic evidence of rail presence, improving coverage in remote or difficult terrain and potentially enabling more standardized, repeatable monitoring over time. In addition to confirming presence in existing habitats, the project also aims to document colonization of newly restored marsh sites, meaning the research should help determine when and where the species begins using new restoration areas and how that use changes as restoration sites mature. In practical terms, this could support both conservation decision-making and evaluation of restoration success by providing stronger evidence about whether restored marshes are being recolonized.
The awarding agency is the USGS under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for the full posting and provides a point of contact for access issues: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity is G12AS20081, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU".
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary grant competition expected to be made as a cooperative agreement for science and technology research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
Who is eligible to apply?
Only organizations that are official partners in the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network are eligible. Applicants must already be part of that specific CESU program to apply.
What are CESUs and why do they matter for eligibility?
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs) are formal partnerships used by federal agencies to obtain research, technical assistance, and education support through participating universities, institutions, and other partners. Because this opportunity is tied to the Californian CESU, eligibility is limited to its official partners.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates one expected award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $45,655.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on applied research to improve monitoring and survey methods for the endangered California Clapper Rail, with an emphasis on strengthening presence/absence survey approaches.
What kinds of survey improvements are being sought?
The opportunity emphasizes developing or refining methods that can more reliably determine whether California Clapper Rails are present in a given marsh, including approaches that address the challenge that a species can be present but not detected during a survey.
What is occupancy modeling in the context of this opportunity?
Occupancy modeling refers to statistical approaches that account for imperfect detection to estimate where rails occupy habitat and how likely they are to be detected under different conditions. The funded partner is expected to use this type of modeling to help optimize survey design and interpret monitoring data more accurately.
Why is imperfect detection specifically mentioned?
The opportunity highlights that a species may be present but not detected during a survey. Accounting for this improves confidence in presence/absence conclusions and makes monitoring results more reliable, especially for rare or cryptic species.
What technical approach is specifically highlighted for difficult-to-access marsh areas?
The announcement explicitly highlights the use of autonomous recording units (ARUs), which are deployable acoustic devices that can collect audio data over long periods without requiring a person to be present.
How are ARUs expected to support monitoring for this project?
ARUs are intended to capture vocalizations and other acoustic evidence of rail presence, improving coverage in remote or difficult terrain and potentially enabling more standardized and repeatable monitoring over time.
Does the project address restored marsh sites?
Yes. In addition to confirming presence in existing habitats, the project aims to document colonization of newly restored marsh sites, including when and where the species begins using restoration areas and how use changes as sites mature.
How might the work support conservation or restoration evaluation?
By improving evidence of whether restored marshes are being recolonized, the research can support conservation decision-making and evaluation of restoration success through stronger, more reliable monitoring outcomes.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting date was August 27, 2012, and the application deadline was September 4, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement indicates it was archived on November 27, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full posting?
The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for the full posting.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov access issues?
For access issues, the point of contact listed is Faith Graves at (703) 648-7356 or fgraves@usgs.gov.
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