Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20025
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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, Colorado Plateau 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 Apr 23, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 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 Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20025) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant announcement issued under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. It was offered by the USGS Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) Program and structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project was expected to involve substantial involvement and collaboration between USGS and the selected recipient rather than functioning like a hands-off grant.
The core purpose of the opportunity was to fund a single CESU partner capable of supporting joint research and development work focused on the data life cycle. In practical terms, this points to projects that improve how environmental and ecological data are planned, created, documented, managed, shared, discovered, integrated, and ultimately used. The announcement emphasizes that the work is not limited to one narrow specialty; instead, it calls for an interdisciplinary approach spanning biological and ecological science along with strong technical capacity in computer science, information management, and data-focused disciplines. Specific technical themes highlighted include data interoperability (making different systems and datasets work together), discovery (improving the ability to find relevant data), semantics (standardized meaning, metadata, vocabularies/ontologies, and consistent interpretation of data), and broader usability of information for environmental research, policy, and planning.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at a total of $400,000, with an expectation of one award. The listing did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which typically indicates the exact award size would be determined through the proposal and negotiation process within the total available amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or award.
Eligibility was restricted to organizations that were already participating partners in the Colorado Plateau CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource stewardship. As a result, this opportunity was not open to the general public or to organizations outside that specific CESU partnership structure; proposals needed to come from a qualified Colorado Plateau CESU partner with the capacity to execute the interdisciplinary data life cycle work described.
Administratively, the opportunity fell under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection) and was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. It was posted on April 26, 2012, with an application closing date of May 3, 2012, and it was later archived on July 26, 2012. For applicants who could not access the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Colorado Plateau CESU funding opportunity (G12AS20025)?
G12AS20025 was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity issued under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically for the Colorado Plateau CESU. It was administered through the USGS Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) Program.
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected recipient was expected to have substantial involvement and active collaboration with USGS during the project, rather than operating as a hands-off, independently managed grant.
What was the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose was to fund a single Colorado Plateau CESU partner to support joint research and development focused on the data life cycle for environmental and ecological information.
What does "data life cycle" mean in the context of this announcement?
In this announcement, the data life cycle refers to the end-to-end handling of environmental and ecological data, including how data are planned, created, documented, managed, shared, discovered, integrated, and ultimately used.
What kinds of project topics were emphasized?
The announcement highlighted technical and scientific themes related to improving data use for environmental research, policy, and planning. Specific themes mentioned include data interoperability, data discovery, semantics (such as standardized meaning, metadata, vocabularies/ontologies, and consistent interpretation), and broader usability of information.
Was this opportunity limited to a single discipline?
No. The opportunity explicitly called for an interdisciplinary approach spanning biological and ecological science, paired with strong technical capabilities in areas like computer science, information management, and other data-focused disciplines.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was expected.
How much funding was available?
Total funding was estimated at $400,000 for the opportunity.
Was there an award minimum or maximum (floor or ceiling)?
The listing did not specify an award floor or ceiling (both were shown as 0). This typically indicates the final award amount would be determined through the proposal and negotiation process, within the total funding available.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of applying or receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to organizations that were already participating partners in the Colorado Plateau CESU Program. The opportunity was not open to the general public or to organizations outside that specific CESU partnership.
What is a CESU partner (in general terms)?
CESUs are formal partnership networks that connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education related to natural and cultural resource stewardship. For this opportunity, proposals needed to come from a qualified Colorado Plateau CESU partner.
Which USGS program offered this announcement?
The opportunity was offered by the USGS Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) Program.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 26, 2012, and the application closing date was May 3, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on July 26, 2012, meaning it was no longer active as an open funding opportunity after that point.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov. The contact was specifically noted for applicants who could not access the full announcement through Grants.gov.
Was this opportunity available through Grants.gov?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for accessing the full opportunity details, and provided an alternative point of contact for those who could not access it there.
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