Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00076
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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 Jul 15, 2013 and posted on Jul 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $33,605.00 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 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00076) was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), to support a focused research project on freshwater fish conservation in the Glacier National Park and Flathead River Basin region. The core idea behind the project is to use naturally occurring geochemical markers in aquatic environments, especially differences in strontium concentration and strontium isotope composition among streams, and then match those chemical patterns to the signatures preserved in fish otoliths (ear bones). Because otoliths grow in layers across a fish's life and record chemical information from the surrounding water as they form, they can serve as a long-term environmental record that researchers can read to infer where a fish was born (its natal origin) and where it moved over time.
This opportunity targets two species with high management importance in the region: native bull trout and nonnative lake trout. Bull trout are a species of conservation concern across much of their range, and in this specific ecosystem they face added pressure from the invasion and establishment of lake trout. Lake trout are not native to the waters at issue, and their presence directly threatens native fish communities, including bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout, through predation, competition, and broader ecosystem effects. The grant frames the research as a practical tool for understanding and responding to those threats by improving knowledge of population structure, movement patterns, and connectivity among habitats. In other words, the work is meant to deliver information that managers can use to better protect native fish and potentially guide suppression or control strategies for invasive lake trout.
The expected scientific outcomes revolve around reconstructing life histories at the individual fish level and then scaling that information up to describe population-level patterns. By analyzing otolith chemistry, researchers can identify natal streams or source areas, map seasonal movements (for example, shifts between spawning tributaries and foraging habitats), and describe how different groups of fish within the Swan and Flathead systems are connected or separated. The announcement emphasizes that the goal is not simply to collect samples, but to generate defensible interpretations about origins and movements over an entire lifetime, using the streamwater geochemistry-otolith chemistry relationship as the analytical backbone. The overall objective is described as characterizing seasonal movements, natal origins, and population structure of both lake trout and bull trout in the Swan and Flathead systems, which are key components of the larger Flathead River Basin.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued as a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement, meaning USGS anticipated substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a completely hands-off grant. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it falls under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The estimated total funding amount for the opportunity was $33,605, with one award expected, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announcement did not specify an award ceiling or floor, which typically signals that the available amount is defined by the posted total rather than a range.
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are established networks that link federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to conduct research, technical assistance, and education projects that address natural resource management needs. In practical terms, this means applicants had to be recognized participants in the Californian CESU partnership to be considered eligible.
Timing details show that the opportunity was posted on July 2, 2013, created on July 15, 2013, and had an original closing date of July 12, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of July 26, 2013. The archive date was September 2, 2013. Additional details and the full announcement were routed through Grants.gov, and a USGS contact (Faith Graves) was provided for assistance in accessing the full announcement materials electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (Californian CESU) grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00076.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK).
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project supports focused research on freshwater fish conservation in Glacier National Park and the Flathead River Basin region. The research is designed to produce management-relevant information about fish origins, movements, connectivity, and population structure.
What scientific approach does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes using naturally occurring geochemical markers in aquatic environments, especially differences in strontium concentration and strontium isotope composition among streams, and matching those patterns to chemical signatures recorded in fish otoliths (ear bones).
What are otoliths, and why are they important in this project?
Otoliths are ear bones in fish that grow in layers across a fish's life. As they form, they record chemical information from the surrounding water. Because of this layered growth, otoliths can act as a long-term environmental record that researchers can analyze to infer natal origin (where a fish was born) and movement over time.
What types of geochemical markers are highlighted?
The opportunity highlights strontium concentration and strontium isotope composition as key naturally occurring markers that can differ among streams and be compared against otolith chemistry.
What species are the focus of this research effort?
The opportunity targets two high-management-importance species in the region: native bull trout and nonnative lake trout.
Why are bull trout a priority in this opportunity?
Bull trout are identified as a species of conservation concern across much of their range, and in this ecosystem they face added pressure due to the invasion and establishment of nonnative lake trout.
Why are lake trout emphasized in the announcement?
Lake trout are not native to the waters described and are framed as a direct threat to native fish communities, including bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout, through predation, competition, and broader ecosystem effects.
How is this research expected to help resource managers?
The grant frames the research as a practical tool to improve understanding of population structure, movement patterns, and connectivity among habitats. This information can support efforts to protect native fish and may help guide suppression or control strategies for invasive lake trout.
What are the expected scientific outcomes?
Expected outcomes include reconstructing life histories at the individual fish level and scaling results to population-level patterns. The work is expected to produce defensible interpretations about fish origins and movements over an entire lifetime using the streamwater geochemistry-to-otolith chemistry relationship.
What kinds of questions can otolith chemistry help answer in this project?
Based on the announcement, otolith chemistry can be used to identify natal streams or source areas, map seasonal movements (such as movements between spawning tributaries and foraging habitats), and describe how fish groups within the Swan and Flathead systems are connected or separated.
What geographic areas and systems are specifically referenced?
The opportunity references Glacier National Park and the Flathead River Basin region, with specific emphasis on the Swan and Flathead systems as key components of the larger Flathead River Basin.
What is the overall project objective as stated in the opportunity?
The overall objective is to characterize seasonal movements, natal origins, and population structure of both lake trout and bull trout in the Swan and Flathead systems.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This was issued as a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement. The announcement indicates USGS anticipated substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a fully hands-off funding arrangement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808, identified as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $33,605.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the announcement.
Was there an award ceiling or award floor stated?
The announcement did not specify an award ceiling or award floor. The available amount appears to have been defined by the posted estimated total funding.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Applicants had to be recognized participants in the Californian CESU partnership to be considered eligible.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are established networks that link federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to conduct research, technical assistance, and education projects addressing natural resource management needs. This opportunity was restricted to the Californian CESU network.
Where was the full announcement made available?
Additional details and the full announcement were routed through Grants.gov.
Who was the USGS contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The opportunity listed a USGS contact, Faith Graves, for assistance in accessing the full announcement materials electronically.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2013, and created on July 15, 2013.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date was July 12, 2013, and it was later extended to a current closing date of July 26, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 2, 2013.
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