Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00030
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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 Jan 27, 2016 and posted on Jan 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,675.00 in funding.
- 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00030), is a USGS-funded cooperative agreement aimed at improving how scientists understand and predict wildlife range shifts and disease spread by using real movement and connectivity data from elk. The work is led through the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS), specifically the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK). Although the CESU label references the Chesapeake Watershed network, the scientific focus of this particular project is centered on elk in and around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the implications of connectivity for biological invasions, emerging diseases, and climate-driven shifts in species distributions.
At a high level, the project is motivated by a recurring problem in landscape ecology and disease ecology: models that use empirically measured dispersal data, even when paired with spatial spread modeling, often predict slower range expansion than what is actually observed in nature. NOROCK is trying to close that gap by taking a closer look at how populations and pathogens are connected across landscapes, and how those connections influence real-world spread through time and space. The broader context is that invasive species, emerging diseases, and climate-related range changes are expected to be major drivers of future biodiversity outcomes, as well as human and ecosystem health. Understanding connectivity is treated here as a prerequisite for making better predictions about spread, persistence, and expansion.
The specific applied disease issue in this opportunity is brucellosis in elk, caused by the bacterium Brucella abortus, within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The center proposes evaluating the feasibility and partner interest in three related lines of work that connect elk behavior, pathogen genetics, and landscape features. The first proposed project focuses on linking seasonal elk movements to Brucella abortus genetic connectivity, essentially asking whether the ways elk move across seasons help explain how genetically similar or connected pathogen samples are across different locations. The second proposed project emphasizes correlating Brucella abortus genetic connectivity with habitat covariates, which means testing whether certain environmental or landscape characteristics (such as habitat type, terrain, land use, or other spatial variables) help predict patterns in the pathogen's genetic relatedness across the region. The third proposed project looks at correlating elk dispersal events with habitat covariates, aiming to identify what landscape factors are associated with longer-distance or otherwise important dispersal movements that could drive expansion or facilitate disease spread.
In terms of expected deliverables, the opportunity is structured as an initial feasibility assessment followed by preliminary analysis. After determining which of the three proposed projects is most practical and aligned with available partners and data resources, NOROCK intends to conduct preliminary analysis on at least one of them. In other words, the funding supports early-stage analytical work to identify the most promising approach and begin generating results, rather than committing upfront to fully executing all three studies.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally implies substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project. It falls under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category and is listed under CFDA number 15.808. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $24,675, indicating a relatively small, targeted research effort. The posting and creation dates were January 27, 2016, with an application deadline of February 12, 2016. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which commonly indicates that participation may be limited to certain CESU-affiliated institutions or other specified partner categories depending on the program rules.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a focused, collaborative research award meant to improve understanding of how elk movement and landscape connectivity relate to the spatial spread of brucellosis, using a combination of movement ecology, genetic connectivity, and habitat-based modeling to help bridge the gap between observed spread rates and what traditional dispersal-based models tend to predict.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00030.
Which federal agency is funding and administering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funded opportunity within the Department of the Interior (DOI-USGS). The work is led by the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally means the federal agency is expected to have substantial involvement or collaboration during the project.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the activity category for this award?
The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.808.
What is the main scientific purpose of the project?
The project aims to improve how scientists understand and predict wildlife range shifts and disease spread by using real animal movement and connectivity data from elk, with an emphasis on why observed spread in nature can be faster than predictions from traditional dispersal-based models.
What recurring scientific problem is this project trying to address?
The motivating issue is that models using empirically measured dispersal data (even when combined with spatial spread modeling) often predict slower range expansion than what is observed in real-world systems. This project focuses on better characterizing connectivity across landscapes to help close that gap.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
Although the opportunity name references the Chesapeake Watershed CESU network, the scientific focus described is centered on elk in and around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Does the "Chesapeake Watershed CESU" label mean the research is in the Chesapeake region?
Not necessarily. Based on the description provided, the CESU label reflects the cooperative network affiliation, while the actual research focus for this project is on elk and disease/connectivity dynamics in and around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
What species is central to the study?
Elk are the focal species, specifically their movement, dispersal, and how they connect landscapes over time and space.
What disease is specifically highlighted in the opportunity?
The applied disease focus is brucellosis in elk, caused by the bacterium Brucella abortus, within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
What kinds of data or approaches are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes integrating (1) elk movement and dispersal information, (2) connectivity concepts across landscapes, (3) pathogen genetic connectivity for Brucella abortus, and (4) habitat or landscape covariates that may help explain observed patterns of spread and relatedness.
How does "connectivity" fit into the purpose of the project?
Connectivity is treated as a prerequisite for improving predictions about spread, persistence, and expansion of invasive species, emerging diseases, and climate-driven shifts in species distributions. The work aims to evaluate how connections across landscapes influence real-world spread through time and space.
What are the three proposed lines of work mentioned?
The opportunity describes evaluating feasibility and partner interest in three related project concepts:
- Linking seasonal elk movements to Brucella abortus genetic connectivity (testing whether seasonal movement patterns help explain genetic connectedness among pathogen samples across locations).
- Correlating Brucella abortus genetic connectivity with habitat covariates (testing whether environmental/landscape characteristics predict patterns in pathogen genetic relatedness).
- Correlating elk dispersal events with habitat covariates (identifying landscape factors associated with longer-distance or otherwise influential dispersal events).
Is the award intended to fully execute all three projects?
No. The opportunity is structured as an initial feasibility assessment followed by preliminary analysis. After determining which of the three project options is most practical and best aligned with partners and available data, NOROCK intends to conduct preliminary analysis on at least one of them.
What are the expected deliverables?
Expected outputs are described at a high level as (1) a feasibility assessment to determine which of the three proposed project concepts is most practical given partner interest and available data resources, and (2) preliminary analysis on at least one selected project concept.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $24,675.
What does the small award ceiling suggest about the scope of work?
Based on the description, the award is intended for a relatively small, targeted effort focused on early-stage feasibility and preliminary analysis rather than a full, multi-year execution of all potential study components.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting date and creation date are both January 27, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 12, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The description notes this often indicates eligibility may be limited to certain CESU-affiliated institutions or other specified partner categories, depending on the program rules.
What role does partner interest play in the project?
Partner interest is part of the feasibility phase. The project plans to determine which research direction is most practical and aligned with available partners and data resources before moving into preliminary analysis.
What broader management or scientific issues does this work connect to?
The work is framed within broader concerns that invasive species, emerging diseases, and climate-driven range changes are expected to be major drivers of future biodiversity outcomes and can affect human and ecosystem health. The project is intended to improve prediction and understanding of these processes through better connectivity-informed analysis.
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