Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00111
Apply for G14AS00111
- 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, Desert Southwest 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 Jun 26, 2014 and posted on Jun 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,875.00 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 Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00111) was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically tied to the USGS Alaska Science Center, and it focuses on improving understanding of how wetlands function hydrologically in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley. The central purpose is to quantify how wetlands collect water, store it over time, and then release or discharge it back into the surrounding environment. The USGS is looking to support research that can translate these wetland processes into measurable estimates of water storage and water movement, using detailed hydrologic modeling as the main tool.
A key feature of the work is that it builds directly on an existing groundwater model that the USGS previously developed for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. That earlier model was funded in partnership with the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the borough itself. This grant is meant to refine and improve that model so it can better identify which wetlands are most important for sustaining base flow in local streams. Base flow refers to the portion of streamflow that continues between rainfall or snowmelt events, often supplied by groundwater and wetland storage. In practical terms, base flow keeps streams from dropping too low during dry periods, which is especially important in systems that support salmon and other aquatic species.
The ecological motivation is emphasized throughout the announcement: maintaining adequate base flow is directly tied to ensuring that stream habitat remains sufficient for salmon populations, along with other aquatic organisms, and even terrestrial wildlife that relies on salmon and riparian (streamside) ecosystems. Wetlands are believed to be a major contributor to base flow in this region, and the USGS points to findings from other parts of Southcentral Alaska, particularly the Kenai Peninsula, where peatland-type wetlands have been shown in preliminary studies to contribute as much as 50 percent of stream base flow. The Mat-Su Valley project is intended to evaluate similar wetland-stream linkages with stronger modeling and, where needed, improved field data.
The project approach is described as phased. In the first phase, to be conducted in federal fiscal year 2014, researchers would determine what additional data are needed to improve model performance. While modeling is the primary method, the announcement anticipates that new or supplemental data collection may be required to calibrate and validate the model so it can accurately represent wetland storage and water fluxes across different wetland zones. In other words, the modeling effort is expected to be closely tied to real-world measurements, with early work identifying gaps and later work addressing them to improve confidence in the results.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it proceeds (for example, coordination on methods, data needs, and deliverables). The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The estimated total funding listed is $5,875, with an expectation of one award, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which often appears in postings when a fixed or specific amount is anticipated but not represented in the ceiling/floor fields, so applicants typically rely on the estimated total funding and the announcement details to gauge project scale.
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically those that are participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU Program. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to support research, technical assistance, and education, and this requirement means only organizations already affiliated with that CESU are eligible to apply under this announcement. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014, and it had a short application window with an original and current closing date of July 8, 2014, later archived on September 26, 2014. The listing directs applicants to Grants.gov for full announcement details, and the contact provided for access issues is Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is G14AS00111.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), tied specifically to the USGS Alaska Science Center.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to improve understanding of how wetlands in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley function hydrologically by quantifying how they collect water, store it over time, and release (discharge) it back into the surrounding environment.
What types of outcomes is USGS looking for from the research?
USGS is seeking research that translates wetland hydrologic processes into measurable estimates of water storage and water movement, with detailed hydrologic modeling serving as the primary tool.
Is the work expected to build on an existing model?
Yes. The project is intended to build directly on an existing groundwater model previously developed by USGS for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Who funded the earlier groundwater model that this project will refine?
The earlier model was funded in partnership with the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What does it mean to "refine" the existing groundwater model in this grant?
In this context, refinement means improving the model so it can better represent wetland storage and water fluxes and better identify which wetlands are most important for sustaining base flow in local streams.
What is "base flow," and why does it matter in this project?
Base flow is the portion of streamflow that continues between rainfall or snowmelt events, often supplied by groundwater and wetland storage. It matters because it helps keep streams from dropping too low during dry periods, which is particularly important for streams that support salmon and other aquatic life.
How is the project connected to salmon and habitat concerns?
The announcement emphasizes that maintaining adequate base flow is directly tied to ensuring that stream habitat remains sufficient for salmon populations, other aquatic organisms, and terrestrial wildlife that relies on salmon and riparian (streamside) ecosystems.
Why are wetlands a focus for sustaining stream base flow in the Mat-Su Valley?
Wetlands are believed to be a major contributor to base flow in the region because they can store water and release it over time, helping support streamflow between precipitation and melt events.
Does the opportunity cite evidence from other Alaska regions about wetland contributions to base flow?
Yes. The notice points to findings from Southcentral Alaska, especially the Kenai Peninsula, where preliminary studies of peatland-type wetlands indicate they may contribute as much as 50 percent of stream base flow.
Is the Mat-Su Valley project expected to evaluate similar wetland-stream linkages?
Yes. The project is intended to evaluate wetland-stream linkages in the Mat-Su Valley using stronger hydrologic modeling and, where needed, improved field data.
What is the expected technical approach?
The primary approach is detailed hydrologic modeling, closely connected to real-world measurements where necessary to calibrate and validate the model.
Is field data collection included or allowed under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipates that new or supplemental data collection may be required to calibrate and validate the model so it can accurately represent wetland storage and water fluxes across different wetland zones.
How is the project structured over time?
The approach is described as phased. In the first phase (federal fiscal year 2014), the work focuses on determining what additional data are needed to improve model performance, with later work addressing data gaps to improve confidence in results.
What is the funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project management?
A cooperative agreement typically means USGS expects to have substantial involvement as the project proceeds, such as coordinating on methods, data needs, and deliverables.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection).
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding listed is $5,875.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why might the award ceiling and floor be listed as $0?
The posting lists both the award ceiling and award floor as $0, which can appear when a fixed or specific amount is anticipated but not represented in the ceiling/floor fields. In that situation, applicants generally rely on the estimated total funding amount and the announcement narrative to understand project scale.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU Program.
What does the CESU eligibility requirement mean in practical terms?
It means only organizations already affiliated as participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU are eligible to apply under this announcement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is July 8, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on September 26, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full announcement details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity?
The contact listed for access issues is Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What geographic area does the research focus on?
The focus area is Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley, connected to the USGS Alaska Science Center and an existing groundwater model for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What is the practical management question this project aims to support?
The refined model is intended to better identify which wetlands are most important for sustaining base flow in local streams, which supports habitat conditions important for salmon and other species.
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