Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00014
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- The DOI-USGS1 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 09, 2015 and posted on Dec 09, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00014) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research award issued under the Department of the Interior (Agency: DOI-USGS1). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project during performance (for example, through collaboration, coordination on study design, shared data approaches, or joint interpretation of results), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
The focus of the project is integrative research in ecosystem ecology and ecosystem services within the Chesapeake Watershed CESU network. The work centers on nutrient cycling in freshwater ecosystems, specifically examining how nutrients move through and are processed by aquatic environments. The project is structured around studying gradients of nutrient loading, meaning researchers will compare sites that experience different levels of nutrient inputs (often tied to land use, watershed conditions, or upstream sources) to understand how ecosystem function changes across low-to-high nutrient conditions. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of nutrient-related ecosystem services, which generally refers to the benefits freshwater ecosystems provide by moderating nutrient pollution, such as nutrient retention, transformation, and removal processes that can help improve water quality.
Eligibility is limited to CESU partners, with the listing indicating "Others" and directing applicants to additional eligibility information in the full announcement for clarification. In practical terms, that typically means only organizations that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partnership for the Chesapeake Watershed are positioned to apply, such as certain universities, research institutions, or other designated partners affiliated with that CESU.
The opportunity was posted and created on December 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of December 24, 2015. USGS anticipated making one award (Expected Awards: 1). The award ceiling is listed as 0, which usually indicates the maximum award amount was not specified in the public summary and would need to be confirmed in the full solicitation or through agency contact materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00014.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity under the Department of the Interior (Agency: DOI-USGS1).
Is this funding considered discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary USGS research award.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically means USGS expects to be substantially involved during project performance. That involvement can include collaboration and coordination on the study design, shared approaches to data, and/or joint interpretation of results, rather than a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808.
What is the overall research focus of the project?
The project focuses on integrative research in ecosystem ecology and ecosystem services within the Chesapeake Watershed CESU network.
What specific topic within freshwater ecosystems is emphasized?
The work centers on nutrient cycling in freshwater ecosystems, examining how nutrients move through and are processed by aquatic environments.
What does it mean that the study looks at "gradients of nutrient loading"?
It means researchers will compare sites that experience different levels of nutrient inputs (from low to high). These differences are often tied to land use, watershed conditions, or upstream sources, and the comparisons are used to understand how ecosystem function changes across nutrient conditions.
What is the goal related to ecosystem services?
The goal is to assess the effectiveness of nutrient-related ecosystem services, meaning the benefits freshwater ecosystems provide by moderating nutrient pollution through processes like nutrient retention, transformation, and removal that can help improve water quality.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to CESU partners. The listing indicates "Others" and directs applicants to additional eligibility information in the full announcement for clarification, but the summary suggests that organizations within the Chesapeake Watershed CESU partnership are the ones positioned to apply.
What kinds of organizations are typically considered CESU partners for this opportunity?
Based on the summary, eligible applicants are typically organizations that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partnership for the Chesapeake Watershed, such as certain universities, research institutions, or other designated partners affiliated with that CESU.
How many awards was USGS expecting to make?
USGS anticipated making one award (Expected Awards: 1).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 9, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was December 24, 2015.
Is the maximum award amount (ceiling) provided?
The award ceiling is listed as 0, which usually indicates the maximum award amount was not specified in the public summary. Confirmation would typically require reviewing the full solicitation or agency contact materials referenced by the announcement.
Does the summary provide the exact funding amount available?
No. The summary does not provide an explicit maximum award amount, and the ceiling field is listed as 0, which commonly signals that the amount is not specified in the summary.
Is this opportunity tied to a specific geographic network or unit?
Yes. The work is framed within the Chesapeake Watershed CESU network.
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