Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20077
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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 10, 2011 and posted on Aug 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,700.00 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 Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a discretionary research funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. The project is intended to support science and technology research and development focused on improving the use of WSR data (Weather Surveillance Radar, commonly associated with NEXRAD) for ecological applications. The core aim is to develop algorithms and software that can automate the screening of radar data, reliably identify biological targets within those datasets (for example, distinguishing birds from weather-related signals and other non-biological artifacts), and then use those detections to quantify bird densities. In practical terms, the work would help convert large volumes of radar observations into more usable biological information, reducing manual review time and increasing consistency in how biological signals are detected and measured.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning it is structured for substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance (for example, collaboration on technical direction, data handling approaches, or integration with USGS priorities). The funding opportunity number is G11AS20077, and it falls under CFDA 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection. USGS expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $35,700. The notice lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to provide mandatory non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research institutions to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with ecosystem management needs. Because this award was issued within the CESU framework, applicants outside the Chesapeake Watershed CESU partnership were not eligible to receive the cooperative agreement.
Key dates indicate this was a short-fuse competition. The opportunity was posted and created on August 10, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2011. The archive date was November 3, 2011. The listing shows no explicit award ceiling or floor (both displayed as 0), which usually signals that the funding amount is governed by the stated estimated total funding and the specific project budget negotiated under the cooperative agreement rather than a fixed published range.
For further details, the announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov (linked in the listing) and provided a USGS point of contact for access issues: Faith Graves, reachable at 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this USGS funding opportunity about?
This is a discretionary research funding opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. The project focus is science and technology research and development aimed at improving how Weather Surveillance Radar (WSR) data (commonly associated with NEXRAD) can be used for ecological applications.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core aim is to develop algorithms and software that can automate the screening of radar data, reliably identify biological targets in those datasets, and use those detections to quantify bird densities. A key emphasis is distinguishing birds from weather-related signals and other non-biological artifacts.
What kinds of outputs is USGS looking for?
Based on the description, USGS is looking for algorithm and software development that can: (1) automatically screen large volumes of WSR radar data, (2) identify biological targets (such as birds) while filtering out non-biological signals, and (3) convert detections into quantitative measures such as bird density estimates.
Why is this work needed?
The practical intent is to convert large volumes of radar observations into more usable biological information. The announcement highlights reducing manual review time and increasing consistency in how biological signals are detected and measured.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this opportunity?
The listing states the cooperative agreement structure involves substantial federal involvement during the period of performance. Examples given include collaboration on technical direction, data handling approaches, and/or integration with USGS priorities.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G11AS20077.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
How many awards did USGS expect to make?
USGS expected to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $35,700.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide mandatory non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Is there a published minimum or maximum award amount?
The listing shows no explicit award ceiling or floor (both displayed as 0). The description suggests the funding amount is governed by the stated estimated total funding and the specific project budget negotiated under the cooperative agreement rather than a fixed published range.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program.
Are organizations outside the Chesapeake Watershed CESU eligible?
No. Because the award was issued within the CESU framework, applicants outside the Chesapeake Watershed CESU partnership were not eligible to receive the cooperative agreement.
What is a CESU and why does it matter for eligibility?
CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research institutions to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with ecosystem management needs. For this opportunity, being a participating partner in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU was required for eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 10, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was August 22, 2011.
Was this described as a short-fuse competition?
Yes. The key dates indicate a short-fuse competition, with roughly a 12-day window from posting (August 10, 2011) to closing (August 22, 2011).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was November 3, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov (linked in the listing) for further details.
Who was the USGS point of contact listed for access issues?
The listing provided a USGS point of contact for access issues: Faith Graves.
How can the listed contact person be reached?
Faith Graves was listed with phone number 703-648-7356 and email address fgraves@usgs.gov.
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