Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0005
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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 Lakes Northern Forest 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 Aug 21, 2008 and posted on Aug 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $78,158.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $78,158.00 in funding.
- 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. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. All potential applicants who are in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU network are invited to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0005, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU," is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The CESU framework is designed to support partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and education, and this particular call is directed to members of the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU network. The award structure is straightforward: USGS anticipated making one award with a total funding amount of $78,158, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $78,158, meaning the project amount was essentially fixed. No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
The main purpose of the opportunity is to advance genetics-focused aquatic research and associated data management that supports fisheries and broader biodiversity priorities in the Great Lakes Basin. The funded work is expected to center on biological research in population genetics and conservation genetics, with an emphasis on understanding biodiversity patterns in aquatic species. This includes either vertebrates or invertebrates, which leaves room for studies on fishes as well as other organisms relevant to Great Lakes ecosystems. In practical terms, the research is intended to generate actionable scientific insight into how populations are structured, how genetic diversity is distributed, and what that implies for conservation, management, and long-term resilience of aquatic species in the basin.
A second major focus is methodological: the project is expected to evaluate and apply emerging molecular biology techniques to Great Lakes research questions, while also assessing the continued relevance of established, traditional genetic methods. The announcement explicitly calls for evaluation and advising, which signals that the work is not only about generating new data, but also about guiding best practices for the genetics approaches used in Great Lakes studies. This includes staying current through ongoing review of published scientific literature and translating that evolving knowledge into recommendations about which tools and approaches are most appropriate for specific management or research needs in the basin.
The opportunity also places strong emphasis on building practical infrastructure for managing genetics and fisheries-related data. Applicants are expected to develop tools that help organize, maintain, and use genetic fisheries data tied to fisheries research in the Great Lakes Basin. Beyond software or analytical tools, the scope includes developing archival data systems and setting protocols for long-term maintenance of archived data and tissue samples. That implies attention to data stewardship, sample curation, standard operating procedures, and consistency over time, all of which are essential for ensuring genetic datasets remain usable for future analyses, re-testing, and cross-study comparisons.
Finally, communication and publication are explicit deliverables. The funded researcher or team is expected to share results through seminars and presentations at professional scientific meetings at regional, national, or international levels, and to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, either as a senior author or co-author. This makes dissemination a core part of the project rather than an optional add-on, reinforcing that the work should contribute to the broader scientific and management communities working in and around the Great Lakes Basin.
Key administrative details include a posting date and creation date of Aug 21, 2008, with an original and current closing date of Sep 2, 2008, and an archive date of Oct 2, 2008. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, the CFDA number is 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection), and eligibility was limited to applicants within the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU network (listed under "Others" with clarification in the eligibility text). For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity is 09HQPA0005, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU".
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is the CESU Program framework intended to support?
The CESU framework is designed to support partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and education.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to applicants that are members of the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU network.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or any organization?
No. Based on the eligibility limitation provided, the call was directed specifically to Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU network members, not the general public.
What was the total anticipated funding amount?
USGS anticipated making one award totaling $78,158.
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
The announcement stated USGS anticipated making one award.
Was the project budget flexible, or essentially fixed?
The award floor and ceiling were both $78,158, which means the project amount was essentially fixed at that level.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to advance genetics-focused aquatic research and associated data management supporting fisheries and broader biodiversity priorities in the Great Lakes Basin.
What scientific focus areas were emphasized?
The funded work was expected to center on biological research in population genetics and conservation genetics, with an emphasis on understanding biodiversity patterns in aquatic species.
What types of organisms could be included in the research?
The scope included aquatic vertebrates or invertebrates, leaving room for studies on fish as well as other organisms relevant to Great Lakes ecosystems.
What kinds of questions or outcomes was the research expected to address?
The research was intended to generate actionable insight into population structure, how genetic diversity is distributed, and what those patterns imply for conservation, management, and long-term resilience of aquatic species in the Great Lakes Basin.
Did the opportunity include a methods development or evaluation component?
Yes. A major focus was to evaluate and apply emerging molecular biology techniques to Great Lakes research questions while also assessing the continued relevance of traditional genetic methods.
What does "evaluation and advising" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It indicates the work was not only about producing new genetic data, but also about providing guidance and recommendations on best practices for genetics approaches used in Great Lakes studies.
Was staying current with scientific literature part of the expected work?
Yes. The scope explicitly included ongoing review of published scientific literature and translating evolving knowledge into recommendations about the most appropriate tools and approaches for specific Great Lakes management or research needs.
How important was data management to the project?
Data management was a strong emphasis. Applicants were expected to develop tools to organize, maintain, and use genetic fisheries data tied to fisheries research in the Great Lakes Basin.
What kinds of data systems or infrastructure were expected?
The scope included developing archival data systems and establishing protocols for long-term maintenance of archived data and tissue samples.
Did the opportunity address tissue sample archiving and curation?
Yes. The description explicitly referenced long-term maintenance of archived data and tissue samples, implying attention to sample curation and consistent procedures over time.
Were standard operating procedures or long-term stewardship expectations included?
Yes. The described scope implies the need for data stewardship, sample curation, and documented protocols to keep genetic datasets usable for future analysis, re-testing, and cross-study comparisons.
Were dissemination and publication requirements included?
Yes. Communication was an explicit deliverable: results were expected to be shared through seminars and presentations at professional scientific meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals.
What types of presentations were expected?
The funded researcher or team was expected to present at professional scientific meetings at regional, national, or international levels and to share results through seminars.
What were the expectations for peer-reviewed publications?
Findings were expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals, with the funded researcher participating as a senior author or co-author.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 15.808, described as USGS Research and Data Collection.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting date and creation date were both Aug 21, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date were both Sep 2, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was Oct 2, 2008.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
What geographic area does the research focus on?
The research focus is the Great Lakes Basin.
Is the opportunity explicitly tied to fisheries research?
Yes. The scope repeatedly references fisheries and the need to manage and use genetic fisheries data tied to fisheries research in the Great Lakes Basin.
Does the opportunity emphasize both research outputs and practical tools?
Yes. The description calls for producing scientific insights through genetics research, while also developing tools, archival systems, and protocols that support long-term usability of genetics and fisheries-related data and samples.
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