Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20048
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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, Great Basin 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 11, 2012 and posted on Jun 11, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 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 Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Basin CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20048) was a discretionary research solicitation issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through its Western Ecological Research Center. The project focus was "Ecology and Conservation of Grouse in Nevada," indicating support for science and technology research and other research and development activities aimed at improving understanding of grouse ecology and informing conservation actions within Nevada. The assistance mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically means USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the project’s technical direction or collaboration during performance, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation.
This opportunity was only open to organizations that were already participating partners in the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, NGOs, and other eligible institutions to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that support natural and cultural resource management. In practical terms, eligibility was restricted; applicants needed to be part of the Great Basin CESU network, rather than the general public or any institution that might otherwise qualify for federal assistance.
USGS anticipated making a single award under this announcement (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $350,000. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as 0), which usually reflects that the specific ceiling/floor was not defined in the summary fields and would have been clarified in the full announcement text. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, although voluntary contributions can sometimes still be proposed depending on the program’s preferences and project design.
Key dates indicate this was a time-limited opportunity in 2012. It was posted and created on June 11, 2012, and the original and current closing dates were both June 22, 2012, reflecting a short application window. The opportunity was later archived on September 11, 2012, which is typical after the competition closes and the award process is completed. The associated CFDA number was 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," which is the federal assistance program category under which the award would be administered.
For applicants or interested parties who needed the official full announcement, the listing directed users to Grants.gov via the provided additional information link. A named point of contact was provided for access issues: Faith Graves at USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G12AS20048.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary research solicitation issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which part of USGS administered the opportunity?
The solicitation was issued through the USGS Western Ecological Research Center.
What was the project focus or topic area?
The project focus was "Ecology and Conservation of Grouse in Nevada."
What types of activities did the opportunity support?
It supported science and technology research and other research and development activities intended to improve understanding of grouse ecology and inform conservation actions within Nevada.
Where was the work intended to be focused geographically?
The stated focus was Nevada (grouse ecology and conservation actions within Nevada).
What funding program or partnership is this associated with?
This opportunity was part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Great Basin CESU.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Great Basin CESU Program.
Could the general public or any institution apply?
No. The solicitation was not open to the general public or to institutions outside the Great Basin CESU partnership network.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, NGOs, and other eligible institutions to deliver research, technical assistance, and education supporting natural and cultural resource management.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The assistance mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project execution?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates USGS expected substantial involvement in the project, such as collaboration or technical direction during the period of performance, rather than issuing funds with minimal federal participation.
How many awards did USGS expect to make under this announcement?
USGS anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $350,000.
Was there an award ceiling (maximum) listed?
No ceiling was stated in the summary fields (recorded as 0), which usually means a specific ceiling was not defined in the listing summary and would have been clarified in the full announcement.
Was there an award floor (minimum) listed?
No floor was stated in the summary fields (recorded as 0), which usually means a specific floor was not defined in the listing summary and would have been clarified in the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required as a condition of receiving the award.
Could an applicant still propose voluntary contributions?
The listing states matching was not required; it also notes that voluntary contributions can sometimes be proposed depending on program preferences and project design.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 11, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing dates were both June 22, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 11, 2012) and closing date (June 22, 2012), the application window was short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 11, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
Archiving is typical after a competition closes and the award process is completed; it indicates the listing is no longer an active solicitation.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 15.808.
What is the CFDA program title for 15.808?
The CFDA title is "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
Where could applicants find the official full announcement?
The listing directed users to Grants.gov via the provided additional information link to access the official full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The named point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS.
How could someone contact the listed point of contact?
Faith Graves could be reached by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
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