Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20077
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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 13, 2012 and posted on Jul 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $506,821.00 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. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes Northern Forest (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20077, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU," is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity administered through the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC). The award is made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project (for example, coordination on scientific direction, data management, or research deliverables). The activity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
The purpose of the opportunity is to support research that improves understanding of how biodiversity works in the Great Lakes aquatic ecosystem by using genetic data. The announcement emphasizes that genetic information can clarify taxonomic relationships (helping determine what is what, especially where species identification is difficult), reveal stock structure (how populations are organized and connected), and illuminate interactions among populations. It also highlights the value of linking visible traits or life history differences (such as growth patterns, spawning behavior, or morphology) to underlying genetic diversity. In practical terms, the research is intended to strengthen the scientific foundation for fisheries and aquatic resource management across the Great Lakes by showing where genetic diversity is concentrated, how it is distributed, and how populations may respond to pressures like harvest, invasive species, habitat change, or restoration actions.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that support federal land and resource management needs, and this opportunity is issued under that CESU framework. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds to be considered.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $506,821. The posting date was July 30, 2012, with an original closing date of August 10, 2012, later updated to a current closing date of August 18, 2012. The announcement was archived on September 9, 2012. Although the award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 (a common data-entry placeholder in some archived listings), the estimated total funding figure suggests the project was expected to be funded at roughly that level, subject to final agreement terms and an approved project budget.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity is G12AS20077, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU".
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC).
What type of award is expected (grant or cooperative agreement)?
The award is made as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this opportunity?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement with the recipient during the project. The announcement notes examples such as coordination on scientific direction, data management, or research deliverables.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support research that improves understanding of how biodiversity works in the Great Lakes aquatic ecosystem by using genetic data.
What kinds of scientific questions or topics does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes using genetic information to:
- Clarify taxonomic relationships (help determine what is what, especially when species identification is difficult)
- Reveal stock structure (how populations are organized and connected)
- Illuminate interactions among populations
Does the opportunity mention linking genetics to visible traits or life-history differences?
Yes. It highlights the value of linking differences in visible traits or life history (including examples such as growth patterns, spawning behavior, or morphology) to underlying genetic diversity.
How is the research expected to be used in practice?
The research is intended to strengthen the scientific foundation for fisheries and aquatic resource management across the Great Lakes by showing:
- Where genetic diversity is concentrated
- How genetic diversity is distributed
- How populations may respond to pressures such as harvest, invasive species, habitat change, or restoration actions
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.808, identified as USGS Research and Data Collection.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that support federal land and resource management needs. This opportunity is issued under that CESU framework.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds to be considered.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $506,821.
Are there award ceiling and floor amounts?
The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which the announcement notes can be a data-entry placeholder in some archived listings. The estimated total funding amount suggests the project was expected to be funded at roughly $506,821, subject to final agreement terms and an approved project budget.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 30, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was August 10, 2012, and it was later updated to a current closing date of August 18, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on September 9, 2012.
Who should be contacted for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
What kinds of pressures on Great Lakes populations does the announcement mention?
The announcement mentions pressures including harvest, invasive species, habitat change, and restoration actions.
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