Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0068
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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, Chesapeake Watershed 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 31, 2009 and posted on Aug 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $72,850.00 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. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0068), was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC). It was a discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project was expected to involve substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal partner rather than operating purely as an arms-length grant. The activity category falls under science and technology and other research and development, and the listing is associated with CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The announcement was posted on August 31, 2009, with an application closing date of September 8, 2009, and it was later archived on October 8, 2009. The program anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $72,850. No cost sharing or matching funds were required. The notice did not set a formal award floor or ceiling (both listed as $0), which typically indicates the actual award amount was governed by the estimated total funding and project scope rather than a predefined cap.
The central purpose of the project was to study amphibian distribution and spatial ecology in stream environments, with an emphasis on stream-associated amphibian species and how their distribution and abundance may be shaped by climate change and landscape alteration. In practical terms, the research focus was on understanding where amphibians occur across stream systems and why, especially in relation to changing environmental conditions (for example, shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns, altered hydrology, land use change, or habitat fragmentation). The opportunity specifically targeted amphibian populations within third-order stream networks, which are mid-sized stream systems defined by stream order classification and often represent ecologically important habitat mosaics where local conditions can vary substantially along a network.
The stated objectives included determining the spatial distribution of amphibians within these third-order stream networks and evaluating how an amphibian's spatial position in the network influences key demographic processes. The announcement highlighted survival and movement as examples of those demographic processes, pointing to an interest not only in presence or absence but also in how individuals persist over time and move through connected habitats. The project also aimed to assess how stream network complexity contributes to amphibian persistence. Network complexity can include features such as branching structure, connectivity among tributaries, variation in habitat types along the network, barriers or pinch points, and differences between headwater segments and downstream reaches. By linking occurrence, survival, and movement to network structure, the research was intended to clarify which parts of the stream network function as sources, refuges, corridors, or bottlenecks for amphibian populations.
Methodologically, the opportunity called for the use of occupancy techniques and mark-recapture approaches, along with appropriate modeling of the resulting data. Occupancy methods are typically used to estimate the probability a species occupies a site while accounting for imperfect detection (the fact that amphibians may be present but not observed during a given survey). Mark-recapture methods involve capturing individuals, marking them in a way that allows later identification, and then re-encountering them through subsequent surveys; these data can support estimates of survival, population size, and movement or dispersal among sites. The mention of "appropriate modeling" indicates the expectation that the project would go beyond descriptive mapping and produce statistically robust inference, potentially integrating detection probability, spatial structure, and demographic rates into a coherent analytical framework. Together, these methods would allow the researchers to connect distribution patterns to mechanisms, such as whether certain network positions consistently support higher survival or facilitate movement, and whether complex networks buffer populations against environmental variability.
Eligibility for the award was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to facilitate research, technical assistance, and educational activities that support natural and cultural resource management. Because this opportunity was issued under the CESU framework, applicants needed to be part of that specific regional CESU network rather than being generally open to all universities, nonprofits, or private entities. The opportunity provided a point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0068).
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC).
What type of funding instrument was used?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement. That generally indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a purely arm's-length grant.
What is the program category or focus area for this funding?
The activity category is science and technology and other research and development, focused on amphibian distribution and spatial ecology in stream environments.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on August 31, 2009, and the application closing date was September 8, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on October 8, 2009.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $72,850.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Was there an award floor or ceiling?
No formal award floor or ceiling was set (both were listed as $0). In practice, that typically means the award amount would be driven by the estimated total funding and the project scope rather than a fixed minimum or maximum.
What was the central purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to study amphibian distribution and spatial ecology in stream environments, focusing on stream-associated amphibian species and how climate change and landscape alteration may shape their distribution and abundance.
What kinds of environmental changes were considered relevant to the research?
The description emphasized changing environmental conditions such as shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns, altered hydrology, land use change, and habitat fragmentation.
What stream types or stream sizes were specifically targeted?
The project specifically targeted amphibian populations within third-order stream networks (mid-sized stream systems defined by stream order classification).
What were the stated research objectives?
The stated objectives included (1) determining the spatial distribution of amphibians within third-order stream networks and (2) evaluating how an amphibian's spatial position within the stream network influences key demographic processes.
Which demographic processes were highlighted?
The announcement highlighted survival and movement as examples of demographic processes of interest.
What does "spatial position in the network" mean in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, it refers to where an amphibian occurs within the connected stream network (for example, different tributaries, headwater segments versus downstream reaches, or other locations that may differ in connectivity and local conditions).
What is meant by "stream network complexity" and why does it matter?
The opportunity described stream network complexity as including elements like branching structure, connectivity among tributaries, variation in habitat types, barriers or pinch points, and differences between headwater and downstream reaches. The project aimed to assess how that complexity contributes to amphibian persistence.
What methods were expected to be used?
The opportunity called for occupancy techniques and mark-recapture approaches, along with appropriate modeling of the resulting data.
Why use occupancy techniques for amphibian studies?
Occupancy methods can estimate the probability that a species occupies a site while accounting for imperfect detection (the possibility that amphibians are present but not observed during a survey).
Why use mark-recapture approaches for this project?
Mark-recapture involves capturing individuals, marking them for later identification, and re-encountering them through subsequent surveys. These data can support estimates of survival, population size, and movement or dispersal among sites.
What did the opportunity mean by "appropriate modeling"?
The description indicated an expectation for statistically robust analysis rather than only descriptive mapping, potentially integrating detection probability, spatial structure, and demographic rates to connect patterns of distribution with underlying mechanisms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Is this opportunity open to any university, nonprofit, or private entity?
No. The opportunity was issued under the CESU framework and required applicants to be participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU, rather than being generally open to all organizations.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to facilitate research, technical assistance, and educational activities that support natural and cultural resource management. This opportunity was issued under the Chesapeake Watershed CESU network.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356.
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