Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00080
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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, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 06, 2016 and posted on Jun 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $22,451.00 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:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU (CPCESU) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00080) is a discretionary U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding call issued by the USGS Fort Collins Science Center. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial collaboration between the award recipient and USGS staff rather than operating purely as a hands-off grant. The program area is classified under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is listed under CFDA 15.808.
The project focus is research on bats and their microbiota at three National Park Service sites in the region: Pecos National Historic Park (PECO), Capulin Volcano National Monument (CAVO), and Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site (BEOL). In practical terms, the work would be aimed at understanding bat-associated microbial communities in these park units, which can include bacteria and fungi living on bats or in their immediate environments. Studies like this are often tied to broader wildlife health and conservation questions, including baseline health assessments, how local environments shape microbial communities, and how microbiota may relate to vulnerability or resilience to disease and other stressors. The opportunity description does not specify exact methods, but the intent is clearly research-driven and site-specific to those three parks.
Eligibility is limited to CPCESU partners (the listing describes eligible applicants as "Others" and notes additional eligibility clarification in the full notice). That typically means only organizations already participating in the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network can apply, rather than the general public. The notice anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $22,451, indicating a small, targeted research effort, likely supporting a focused field and lab component, limited travel among sites, and deliverables suited to park and USGS management needs.
Key dates show the opportunity was created and posted on June 6, 2016, with an application closing date of June 20, 2016 (no later closing date is listed, so the deadline remained June 20, 2016). Overall, it is a short-turnaround, single-award cooperative research project intended to support USGS and partner work on bat microbiota across PECO, CAVO, and BEOL, with a modest budget and a strong expectation of coordination with the USGS Fort Collins Science Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU (CPCESU) funding call. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00080.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is a discretionary funding call from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), issued by the USGS Fort Collins Science Center.
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the project is expected to involve substantial collaboration between the award recipient and USGS staff, rather than operating as a hands-off grant.
What is the program area classification for this opportunity?
The program area is classified under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808.
What is the primary research focus of the project?
The project focuses on research on bats and their microbiota at specific National Park Service sites. The work is intended to improve understanding of bat-associated microbial communities, such as bacteria and fungi living on bats or in their immediate environments.
Which National Park Service sites are included in the project scope?
The project is site-specific to three National Park Service units in the region: Pecos National Historic Park (PECO), Capulin Volcano National Monument (CAVO), and Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site (BEOL).
What kinds of microbes are included when the opportunity refers to "microbiota"?
Based on the description, microbiota can include bacteria and fungi associated with bats or the environments immediately around them.
Does the opportunity specify exact research methods or protocols?
No. The opportunity description does not specify exact methods, but the intent is research-driven and specifically tied to the three named park sites.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $22,451.
What does the small award ceiling suggest about the project size?
The $22,451 ceiling suggests a small, targeted research effort, likely supporting a focused field and lab component, limited travel among the sites, and deliverables aligned with park and USGS management needs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to CPCESU partners. The listing describes eligible applicants as "Others" and notes that additional eligibility clarification is provided in the full notice, which typically means only organizations already participating in the Colorado Plateau CESU network can apply.
Can members of the general public apply for this funding?
No. Based on the eligibility statement provided, this opportunity is not open to the general public and is limited to CPCESU partners.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 6, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date listed is June 20, 2016, and no later closing date is provided.
What does "short-turnaround" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the dates provided, there were about two weeks between the posting date (June 6, 2016) and the deadline (June 20, 2016), indicating a short application window.
What level of involvement should recipients expect from USGS during the project?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, substantial coordination and collaboration with USGS staff (specifically associated with the USGS Fort Collins Science Center) is expected during the project.
Is the project tied to wildlife health and conservation topics?
The description indicates that studies like this are often tied to broader wildlife health and conservation questions, including baseline health assessments, how local environments shape microbial communities, and how microbiota may relate to vulnerability or resilience to disease and other stressors.
Is the project limited to a specific geographic or management context?
Yes. The scope is limited to work at the three named National Park Service units: PECO, CAVO, and BEOL.
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