Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00076
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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, 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 May 26, 2015 and posted on May 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,578.00 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 funding opportunity (G15AS00076) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement offered through the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It supports science and technology research aimed at understanding and predicting how tamarisk (saltcedar) beetles (Diorhabda species) interact with riparian bird populations along Southwestern rivers. The core focus is on modeling beetle-driven changes in riparian habitat and how those changes may affect birds, particularly in river corridors where saltcedar has become an important nesting substrate for some species.
A central concern behind the project is the spread of several introduced saltcedar beetle populations that were originally released in western riparian areas as a biological control for invasive saltcedar. Of the four beetle populations referenced, the northern population, Diorhabda carinulata, is highlighted as the most important to model and monitor because it has expanded widely. It has already colonized most rivers in the upper Colorado River basin and, over roughly the previous five years, has moved down the Virgin River as far as Lake Mead. The announcement notes that its continued movement farther south into the lower Colorado River basin appears to have slowed, potentially due to day-length effects on the insect's diapause (a dormancy stage tied to seasonal timing). Understanding whether and how that physiological constraint limits spread is part of what makes modeling valuable here, because it affects how quickly new areas may be colonized.
The need for this research is tightly linked to wildlife conservation and regulatory concerns. Additional releases of Diorhabda species have been prohibited because of worries that beetle-caused defoliation of saltcedar could reduce nesting habitat for Southwestern riparian birds that currently use saltcedar, including the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. The Southwestern Willow Flycatcher is explicitly identified as an endangered species, and the opportunity emphasizes that existing beetle populations are positioned to move into prime flycatcher habitat in Arizona. In practical terms, the research supported by this award is meant to improve predictive understanding of where beetles are likely to spread next, what habitat changes could follow, and how those changes might translate into risks (or management tradeoffs) for sensitive bird populations that depend on riparian vegetation structure.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning USGS is likely to have substantial involvement during the project compared with a standard grant. The program falls under CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). Only partners that are participating members of the Desert Southwest CESU are eligible to apply, reflecting the CESU model of leveraging a formal network of research and technical partners. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $18,578, and it stated no cost sharing or matching requirement. Key dates show it was posted May 26, 2015, with an application deadline of June 12, 2015, and it was later archived on August 26, 2015.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement as posted on Grants.gov, the listed contact was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Funding Opportunity G15AS00076 (USGS Desert Southwest CESU) - FAQs
What is funding opportunity G15AS00076?
G15AS00076 is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement through the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It supports science and technology research focused on tamarisk (saltcedar) beetles (Diorhabda species), riparian habitat change, and riparian bird populations along Southwestern rivers.
What agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is it (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates USGS is likely to have substantial involvement during the project compared with a standard grant.
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The core focus is modeling how saltcedar beetles (Diorhabda species) drive changes in riparian habitat and how those habitat changes may affect riparian birds. The work is aimed at improving understanding and prediction of beetle spread, habitat impacts from beetle-driven defoliation, and potential consequences for birds that use riparian vegetation along Southwestern river corridors.
Why is modeling saltcedar beetle spread considered important in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes that predictive modeling is valuable because beetle spread determines where and how quickly riparian areas may be colonized, which in turn affects how quickly beetle-driven habitat changes could occur. A specific scientific uncertainty noted is whether day-length effects on diapause (a dormancy stage tied to seasonal timing) are slowing the beetle's movement into the lower Colorado River basin.
Which beetle population is highlighted as most important to model and monitor?
Of the four introduced saltcedar beetle populations referenced, the northern population, Diorhabda carinulata, is highlighted as the most important to model and monitor because it has expanded widely.
Where has Diorhabda carinulata already spread, according to the announcement?
The announcement states that Diorhabda carinulata has colonized most rivers in the upper Colorado River basin and, over roughly the prior five years, moved down the Virgin River as far as Lake Mead.
Has the beetle continued moving farther south into the lower Colorado River basin?
The announcement notes that the beetle's continued movement farther south into the lower Colorado River basin appears to have slowed, potentially due to day-length effects on diapause.
How is this research tied to wildlife conservation and regulatory concerns?
The need for the research is linked to concerns that beetle-caused defoliation of saltcedar could reduce nesting habitat for Southwestern riparian birds that currently use saltcedar. Because of these concerns, additional releases of Diorhabda species have been prohibited, and the project emphasizes improving predictive understanding of spread and habitat change to better anticipate risks and management tradeoffs.
Which bird species is specifically mentioned, and what is its status?
The Southwestern Willow Flycatcher is explicitly mentioned, and it is identified as an endangered species.
What geographic concern is raised regarding the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher?
The opportunity emphasizes that existing beetle populations are positioned to move into prime Southwestern Willow Flycatcher habitat in Arizona.
What kinds of outcomes is the award intended to improve?
Based on the announcement, the award is intended to improve predictive understanding of (1) where beetles are likely to spread next, (2) what beetle-driven habitat changes could follow, and (3) how those changes might translate into risks or management tradeoffs for sensitive bird populations that depend on riparian vegetation structure.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection).
Who is eligible to apply?
Only partners that are participating members of the Desert Southwest CESU are eligible to apply.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $18,578.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on May 26, 2015, and the application deadline was June 12, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The announcement states it was archived on August 26, 2015, indicating it is no longer an active open opportunity in the posted listing.
Where was the full announcement posted for access and application information?
The information references the full announcement as posted on Grants.gov.
Who was the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What is the role of the Desert Southwest CESU in this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the Desert Southwest CESU and limits eligibility to participating CESU members, reflecting the CESU model of leveraging a formal network of research and technical partners.
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