Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00106
Apply for G15AS00106
- 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 29, 2015 and posted on Jun 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 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 $16,796.00 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 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 Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00106) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Desert Southwest CESU. It supports science and technology research aimed at improving understanding of several non-native annual species in the genus Salsola (commonly associated with invasive "tumbleweed" complexes). The work is tied to ongoing USGS studies on the southeast Colorado Plateau, including the Navajo Nation, Petrified Forest National Park, and nearby areas where large dune fields are common. USGS researchers are examining how vegetation contributes to dune stability, and they want to clarify whether Salsola may be changing dune dynamics by competing with and replacing native plants, potentially increasing sand movement and transport across the landscape.
The central research need is controlled-environment, plant-focused work that fills gaps not easily addressed in field studies. The selected CESU partner would help generate practical and biological information about Salsola seed germination requirements, early establishment conditions, growth rates, and reproductive phenology (the timing of flowering and seed production). A major deliverable embedded in the description is the development of propagation and establishment protocols for reliably growing Salsola in controlled settings such as greenhouses or growth chambers. In other words, the project is not only about measuring traits, but also about creating repeatable methods so USGS teams can produce plants for experiments and compare results across trials. In addition to the experimental work, the awardee is also expected to assist with a literature review covering these topics, helping the broader team connect existing research to the specific conditions and questions relevant to the Colorado Plateau dune systems.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity with an expected single award. The estimated total funding is $16,796, and the listing indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0 in the source data, which typically means the final amount is governed by the stated estimated funding and the negotiated scope rather than a fixed range in the public listing. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). Eligibility is limited to organizations that are official participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU, reflecting the CESU model where projects are competed within a defined network of partner institutions that provide research, technical assistance, and education in collaboration with federal agencies.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted June 29, 2015, with a closing date of July 17, 2015, and an archive date of September 29, 2015. Applicants were directed to the full announcement via Grants.gov, and the listed contact for access issues was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). Overall, the opportunity is a small, targeted cooperative research project designed to strengthen and support USGS field investigations by generating controlled-environment data and standardized methods for working with invasive Salsola species that may influence dune stability and sand transport in a sensitive desert landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AS00106.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
The notice describes this as a cooperative agreement offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Desert Southwest CESU.
Is this a competitive or discretionary opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $16,796.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What do the listed award ceiling and floor of $0 mean?
The source data shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates the final amount is governed by the stated estimated funding and a negotiated scope, rather than a fixed public range in the listing.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.808, titled USGS Research and Data Collection.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are official participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU.
Why is eligibility restricted to Desert Southwest CESU partners?
The opportunity is competed within the CESU model, where projects are competed within a defined network of partner institutions that provide research, technical assistance, and education in collaboration with federal agencies.
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The project supports science and technology research to improve understanding of several non-native annual species in the genus Salsola, commonly associated with invasive "tumbleweed" complexes.
What broader USGS work is this project connected to?
The work is tied to ongoing USGS studies on the southeast Colorado Plateau, including the Navajo Nation, Petrified Forest National Park, and nearby areas where large dune fields are common.
What environmental question is motivating the research?
USGS researchers are examining how vegetation contributes to dune stability and want to clarify whether Salsola may be changing dune dynamics by competing with and replacing native plants, potentially increasing sand movement and transport across the landscape.
Why is controlled-environment research emphasized?
The central research need is controlled-environment, plant-focused work that fills gaps that are not easily addressed in field studies.
What kinds of plant traits or processes is the awardee expected to study?
The selected partner is expected to help generate practical and biological information about:
- Seed germination requirements
- Early establishment conditions
- Growth rates
- Reproductive phenology (timing of flowering and seed production)
What is a major deliverable called out in the opportunity description?
A major deliverable is the development of propagation and establishment protocols for reliably growing Salsola in controlled settings such as greenhouses or growth chambers.
Is the project only about collecting measurements?
No. The description emphasizes that the project is also about creating repeatable methods so USGS teams can produce plants for experiments and compare results across trials.
Is a literature review part of the expected work?
Yes. In addition to experimental work, the awardee is expected to assist with a literature review covering germination, establishment, growth, and reproductive phenology topics relevant to the Colorado Plateau dune systems.
Where is the study area mentioned in the notice?
The notice references work on the southeast Colorado Plateau, including the Navajo Nation, Petrified Forest National Park, and nearby areas with large dune fields.
What are the key posting and deadline dates for this opportunity?
The key dates listed are:
- Posted: June 29, 2015
- Closing date: July 17, 2015
- Archive date: September 29, 2015
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement via Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for Grants.gov access issues?
The listed contact is Faith Graves at USGS: 703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov.
In simple terms, what is this grant trying to accomplish?
It is a small, targeted cooperative research project intended to strengthen and support USGS field investigations by generating controlled-environment data and standardized methods for working with invasive Salsola species that may influence dune stability and sand transport in a sensitive desert landscape.
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