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Opportunity Summary:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a discretionary funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. The opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00044), was supported using Disaster Recovery Act funds and was designed to advance applied coastal science that can be used directly by managers and decision-makers. In practical terms, the grant aimed to fund collaborative research that would improve understanding of how the Delmarva coastal system is built and how it changes over time, with a focus area that includes Assateague Island along the Maryland and Virginia coastline.

The core work described in the announcement centered on field-based geophysical surveys and observational studies. These efforts were intended to map the regional geologic framework, meaning the underlying structure and composition of coastal and nearshore sediments and landforms that shape how barrier islands, beaches, and adjacent coastal environments respond to natural forces. Alongside mapping, the project sought to describe the physical processes that govern the evolution of the Delmarva coastal system, such as sediment transport, shoreline change, storm impacts, erosion and accretion patterns, and the broader dynamics that influence barrier island stability. The emphasis on both mapping and process understanding reflects a goal of moving beyond basic description toward predictive and decision-relevant coastal science.

A central outcome of the project was the production of actionable information to strengthen resilience. The USGS framed the expected results as useful for improving the resilience of coastal habitats and infrastructure in the face of future storms and sea level rise. This implies deliverables that could inform planning and management, including better characterization of vulnerable areas, improved understanding of how storm-driven coastal change occurs in this region, and data that can support risk reduction strategies for natural resources and built assets. Because Assateague Island and the wider Delmarva barrier system are shaped by frequent storms and long-term sea level trends, the work funded under this opportunity was positioned as directly relevant to anticipating and adapting to coastal hazards.

The award mechanism for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as collaboration on technical direction, data collection priorities, interpretation, or integration of results into broader USGS efforts. The funding activity category was listed as science and technology and other research and development, and the program fell under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The estimated total funding available was $150,000, and the agency expected to make one award. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The listing showed no explicit award ceiling or floor, which typically means the announcement did not set formal per-award minimums or maximums beyond the total amount anticipated for the single award.

Eligibility was limited to partners within the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program. CESUs are cooperative partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research organizations to provide research, technical assistance, and education. In this case, only organizations that were already participating partners of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU were eligible to apply, and the announcement directed readers to the eligibility clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full posting.

Key timing details indicate the opportunity was posted and created on March 10, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 21, 2014, reflecting a short application window. The opportunity was later archived on June 10, 2014. The grants.gov listing served as the central access point for the full announcement and application instructions. For help accessing the announcement, the contact person listed was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).

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