Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20086) was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework for the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out (for example, collaboration on study design, coordination on methods, or participation in interpretation and reporting). The program sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area and is tied to CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).

The purpose of the funding is to support research that explores alternative management strategies for controlling nuisance and invasive fish species. The announcement highlights a practical problem with many commonly used approaches: they can be expensive to implement at scale, can cause significant environmental side effects, and in some cases can disrupt watershed connectivity by limiting the movement of genetic material and nutrients. Another key motivation is that traditional management often focuses on certain parts of a fish's life cycle while overlooking earlier stages, particularly embryos and larvae. By calling attention to these life stages, the opportunity signals interest in approaches that could reduce recruitment or survival early in development, potentially offering more targeted or cost-effective control options with fewer downstream ecological impacts.

In terms of funding scale and awards, the estimated total funding listed is $11,700, with an expectation of one award. The notice does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are listed as $0), which typically indicates the dollar amounts are governed by the total funds available and the specific project scope negotiated under the cooperative agreement rather than a preset cap. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Eligibility is limited and specific. Because this opportunity is issued under the CESU Program, only organizations that are already participating partners in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU are eligible to apply. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, tribes, and other entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. In practice, this means an interested organization that is not currently a partner would generally need to work through an eligible CESU member organization rather than applying independently.

Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on August 3, 2011, with a creation date of August 17, 2011. The original closing date was August 15, 2011, and it was later extended to a current closing date of August 22, 2011. The archive date is November 3, 2011, indicating it is no longer active, but the description and structure still provide a clear picture of the agency's research needs at the time: developing and testing fish control methods that are less damaging, more affordable, and more biologically comprehensive, especially by incorporating strategies that address embryo and larval stages.

For access and administrative help, the listing points applicants to Grants.gov and provides a contact for issues obtaining the full announcement: Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.

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