Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00034
Apply for G13AS00034
- 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 Mar 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 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 $341,549.00 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 Lakes Northern Forrest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00034) was a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary research grant issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expected to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on methods, data standards, review cycles, or coordination with broader federal science goals), rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The activity area was categorized as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with the underlying CFDA program listed as 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The agency anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $341,549, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The central purpose of the work was to support development of the Global Cropland Area Database at nominal 30 meter resolution (GCAD30) for two target years, 2010 and 1990. In practical terms, the funded research was expected to contribute data, methods, and/or validation that enable consistent global mapping of agriculture at a spatial resolution roughly aligned with Landsat-class imagery. The database deliverables were described as four distinct products. First, a cropland extent or cropland area layer, meaning a spatial representation of where cropland exists (and potentially its area distribution) for each of the target years. Second, a crop type product emphasizing eight major crops that together account for about 70 percent of global cropland area, indicating the project was not just about identifying cropland versus non-cropland, but also classifying the dominant crop categories at a global scale. Third, an irrigation status product distinguishing irrigated agriculture from rainfed agriculture, which is important for water-use accounting, drought vulnerability analyses, and food security assessments. Fourth, a cropping intensity product differentiating single, double, triple, and continuous cropping, which captures how many harvest cycles occur on the same land in a year and is a key driver of annual production and environmental impacts.
Eligibility was tightly limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. CESUs are formal partnership networks designed to streamline and strengthen cooperative research, technical assistance, and education between federal agencies and non-federal partners (often universities, nonprofits, and other research institutions). In this case, the announcement specified that only CESU partners within that particular CESU region were eligible to apply, even though the research topic itself was global in scope. The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2013, and had an original and current closing date of March 18, 2013, indicating a short application window. The opportunity was later archived on June 7, 2013.
For applicants or interested parties who needed more detail, the announcement pointed to Grants.gov as the additional information link. The listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS (phone 703-648-7356, email fgraves@usgs.gov), with a note to reach out if there were difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is G13AS00034.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of grant mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the USGS expected substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on methods, data standards, review cycles, and/or coordination with broader federal science goals, rather than providing funds with minimal oversight.
Under what framework was this opportunity issued?
It was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU.
What was the activity area or category for this funding?
The activity area was categorized as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The underlying CFDA program listed was 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
USGS anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $341,549.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the main purpose of the funded work?
The central purpose was to support development of the Global Cropland Area Database at nominal 30 meter resolution (GCAD30) for two target years: 2010 and 1990.
What does "nominal 30 meter resolution" imply for GCAD30?
It indicates mapping at a spatial resolution roughly aligned with Landsat-class imagery, supporting consistent global mapping of agriculture at that scale.
Which years were specifically targeted for the GCAD30 products?
The target years were 2010 and 1990.
What kinds of contributions were expected from the funded research?
The funded research was expected to contribute data, methods, and/or validation to enable consistent global mapping of agriculture for the target years.
How many database deliverables were described, and what were they?
Four distinct products were described: (1) a cropland extent/cropland area layer, (2) a crop type product emphasizing eight major crops, (3) an irrigation status product distinguishing irrigated vs. rainfed agriculture, and (4) a cropping intensity product distinguishing single, double, triple, and continuous cropping.
What is the "cropland extent" or "cropland area" deliverable?
It is a spatial representation of where cropland exists (and potentially its area distribution) for each of the target years.
What did the crop type product focus on?
The crop type product emphasized eight major crops that together account for about 70 percent of global cropland area, meaning the work included classification of dominant crop categories, not only cropland vs. non-cropland.
What is the irrigation status product?
It is a product that distinguishes irrigated agriculture from rainfed agriculture.
Why was irrigation status included as a deliverable?
The opportunity materials noted irrigation status is important for water-use accounting, drought vulnerability analyses, and food security assessments.
What is the cropping intensity product?
It differentiates single, double, triple, and continuous cropping, capturing how many harvest cycles occur on the same land in a year.
Why was cropping intensity included as a deliverable?
The opportunity described cropping intensity as a key driver of annual production and environmental impacts.
Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU.
Could non-CESU organizations apply?
No. The announcement specified that only CESU partners within the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU region were eligible to apply.
The topic is global. Why was eligibility limited to a specific CESU?
The announcement limited eligibility to partners in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU even though the research topic itself was global in scope.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was March 18, 2013.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (March 7, 2013) and closing date (March 18, 2013), the application window was short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 7, 2013.
Where could applicants find more details about the full announcement?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What should someone do if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The announcement included a note to reach out to the point of contact if there were difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
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