Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00082
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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 Jul 16, 2013 and posted on Jul 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $265,000.00 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 Ecosystem 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 G13AS00082) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism. It was issued by the USGS, specifically through the Canyonlands Research Station (CRS) within the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC). The focus of the work is applied science and technology research aimed at understanding and reducing environmental impacts associated with solar energy development, with an emphasis on practical mitigation strategies.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support research on mitigating the movement and spread of dust, soil stabilizers, and herbicides originating from solar installations. In practice, this kind of research typically relates to how ground disturbance, vegetation removal, maintenance activities, and chemical applications at solar facilities can mobilize fine sediments and associated compounds, potentially affecting nearby soils, vegetation, waterways, wildlife habitat, and air quality. The project goal implied by the announcement is not simply to document impacts, but to develop, evaluate, or improve methods that limit off-site transport of these materials, which can be a key issue in arid and semi-arid landscapes common to the Colorado Plateau region.
This opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development and is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.808, US Geological Survey Research and Data Collection. The estimated total funding amount is $265,000, and the agency anticipated making one award. The notice does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), which generally means the posting itself did not publish those bounds even though an overall total estimate was provided.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are formal partnerships intended to streamline and strengthen collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other research or technical organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with public land and resource management needs. In this case, if an applicant is not a Colorado Plateau CESU partner, they would not be eligible under the terms described.
The timeline for the opportunity indicates it was posted on July 2, 2013, with a creation date of July 16, 2013. The original closing date was July 12, 2013, and the closing date was updated to July 16, 2013. The opportunity was archived on September 2, 2013. The cost sharing or matching requirement is listed as no, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
For additional details, the announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full posting, and provided a point of contact for access issues: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
FAQs: Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00082)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU funding opportunity, identified by Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00082.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office issued the opportunity?
It was issued through the Canyonlands Research Station (CRS) within the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC).
What type of award mechanism is used?
The USGS is offering this as a discretionary grant through a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What is the main focus of the funded work?
The focus is applied science and technology research aimed at understanding and reducing environmental impacts associated with solar energy development, with an emphasis on practical mitigation strategies.
What specific environmental issue is the project intended to address?
The core purpose is to support research on mitigating the movement and spread of dust, soil stabilizers, and herbicides originating from solar installations.
What kinds of solar-facility activities are relevant to this research?
Based on the description provided, relevant activities typically include ground disturbance, vegetation removal, maintenance activities, and chemical applications at solar facilities that can mobilize fine sediments and associated compounds.
What kinds of off-site impacts does the opportunity highlight?
The description notes that mobilized dust and associated compounds can potentially affect nearby soils, vegetation, waterways, wildlife habitat, and air quality.
Is the goal only to document environmental impacts?
No. The implied goal is not simply to document impacts, but to develop, evaluate, or improve methods that limit off-site transport of these materials.
Is there a geographic or landscape emphasis mentioned?
Yes. The description notes this is a key issue in arid and semi-arid landscapes common to the Colorado Plateau region.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this funding?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.808, U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $265,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
The notice lists the award ceiling and award floor as 0, which generally indicates that specific bounds were not published in the posting, even though an overall total estimate was provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Can a non-partner organization apply?
No. If an applicant is not a Colorado Plateau CESU partner, they would not be eligible under the terms described.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are formal partnerships intended to streamline and strengthen collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other research or technical organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with public land and resource management needs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The timeline indicates it was posted on July 2, 2013.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is July 16, 2013.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 12, 2013.
Was the closing date changed?
Yes. The closing date was updated to July 16, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 2, 2013.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The cost sharing or matching requirement is listed as "no," meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Where should applicants look for the full posting and official instructions?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full posting.
Who should be contacted for access issues?
For access issues, the point of contact provided is Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 or fgraves@usgs.gov.
Does the opportunity specify anything about the application package beyond Grants.gov?
No additional application package details are provided in the information shown, other than that Grants.gov is referenced for the full posting.
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