Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00022
Apply for G13AS00022
- 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 Jan 8, 2013 and posted on Jan 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 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 $40,000.00 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 (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Basin CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00022) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement designed to support applied research in science and technology and related research and development. The core purpose of the project was to evaluate how effective it is to reintroduce native plant species that have disappeared from degraded sagebrush ecosystems. The work was intended to take place across three study locations in the Intermountain West, specifically in Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, reflecting a regional focus on the health and recovery of sagebrush systems that have been damaged by disturbance, invasion, altered fire regimes, or other stressors. The outcome the agency was seeking was practical, research-based insight into whether reintroducing missing plant components can improve restoration success and ecosystem function in these landscapes.
Funding for the opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. In practical terms, that typically signals a more collaborative relationship between the USGS and the recipient during the life of the project, with the agency expecting to be involved in aspects of planning, coordination, or technical direction as the research is carried out. The estimated total funding available was $40,000, and the announcement anticipated making a single award. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which means the applicant would not need to provide non-federal funds or in-kind contributions as a condition of receiving the award (unless otherwise specified in the full announcement).
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already established partners within the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. CESUs are structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management needs. Because the opportunity was issued under the CESU Program, applicants outside the Great Basin CESU partnership were not eligible, and the eligible applicant category was listed broadly as "Others" with clarification provided that eligibility depended on being a participating partner in that specific CESU.
Key administrative details include that the opportunity was posted on January 8, 2013, with an original and final closing date of January 18, 2013, indicating a short application window. The opportunity was later archived on March 8, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), linking the award to USGS research and data collection assistance. While the award ceiling and floor were listed as $0 in the summary fields, the announcement provided an estimated total funding amount of $40,000, which is the meaningful figure for understanding the scale of the expected award.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves at the USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov. The public listing referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full opportunity details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Great Basin CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00022)?
G13AS00022 was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Great Basin CESU. It was intended to support applied research in science and technology and related research and development.
What was the main purpose of this project?
The core purpose was to evaluate how effective it is to reintroduce native plant species that have disappeared from degraded sagebrush ecosystems. The agency was looking for practical, research-based insight into whether reintroducing missing plant components can improve restoration success and ecosystem function.
What ecosystem or landscape was this opportunity focused on?
The focus was on sagebrush ecosystems, particularly those that have been degraded by disturbance, invasion, altered fire regimes, or other stressors.
Where was the work expected to take place?
The work was intended to occur across three study locations in the Intermountain West, specifically in Idaho, Nevada, and Utah.
What outcome was USGS seeking from the funded work?
USGS was seeking practical, applied findings on whether reintroducing missing native plant species can improve restoration outcomes and overall ecosystem function in damaged sagebrush landscapes.
What type of funding instrument was used: grant or cooperative agreement?
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
In practical terms, a cooperative agreement typically signals a more collaborative relationship between USGS and the recipient during the project period, with the agency expecting to be involved in aspects of planning, coordination, or technical direction as the research is carried out.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was $40,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning applicants would not need to provide non-federal funds or in-kind contributions as a condition of receiving the award (unless otherwise specified in the full announcement).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already established partners within the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. Applicants outside the Great Basin CESU partnership were not eligible.
What does CESU mean in this context?
CESUs are structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management needs. This opportunity was issued under the CESU Program, so eligibility depended on being a participating partner in the Great Basin CESU.
The listing shows the eligible applicant category as "Others." What does that mean here?
In this listing, "Others" was clarified to mean that eligibility depended on being a participating partner in the Great Basin CESU, rather than being open to the general public or all organization types.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 8, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was January 18, 2013.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (January 8, 2013) and closing date (January 18, 2013), the application window was short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 8, 2013.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
The summary fields show an award ceiling and floor of $0. Does that mean there was no funding?
No. While the ceiling and floor were listed as $0 in the summary fields, the announcement provided an estimated total funding amount of $40,000, which is the meaningful figure for understanding the expected scale of the award.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The public listing referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full opportunity details.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Faith Graves could be reached by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The closing date was January 18, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on March 8, 2013.
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