Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20025
Apply for G11AS20025
- 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" 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 May 16, 2011 and posted on Apr 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 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 Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20025) is a USGS discretionary research award offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The project focus is narrow and highly technical: the USGS Alaska Science Center is seeking research support to apply transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to examine and document diagnostic ultrastructural pathology in Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) that are affected by avian keratin-related disease. In practical terms, the work would center on using TEM to characterize microscopic, subcellular-level tissue changes that can help confirm diagnosis, clarify disease processes, and strengthen the scientific basis for interpreting this condition in affected birds.
This opportunity sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, with the USGS CFDA listing 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). USGS anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000. The announcement lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), which typically indicates that the exact award size is governed by the project scope and available funds rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the synopsis.
Eligibility is limited to partners already participating in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. CESUs are formal partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. Because of that structure, this competition is not broadly open to the general public; applicants needed to be part of the relevant CESU partnership to be considered. The eligible applicant category is summarized as "Others" with clarification provided through the CESU partner requirement.
Key dates for the opportunity reflect a short application window typical of small, targeted research awards. The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2011, originally closed on April 21, 2011, and later reflected a current closing date of May 18, 2011. The record shows a creation date of May 16, 2011 and an archive date of July 8, 2011, indicating the announcement is no longer active and is retained for historical reference. For additional details at the time, the announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source, and the point of contact listed was Faith Graves at the U.S. Geological Survey (703-648-7356; fgraves@usgs.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity is part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Great Lakes Northern Forest, and is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20025.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with the work tied to the USGS Alaska Science Center.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a USGS discretionary research award through a cooperative agreement under the CESU Program.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project seeks research support to apply transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to examine and document diagnostic ultrastructural pathology in Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) affected by avian keratin-related disease.
What does the work involve in practical terms?
The work centers on using TEM to characterize microscopic, subcellular-level tissue changes. These findings can help confirm diagnosis, clarify disease processes, and strengthen the scientific basis for interpreting the condition in affected birds.
Which species is the research focused on?
The research focus is on Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus).
What disease or condition is being studied?
The study is focused on avian keratin-related disease affecting Black-capped Chickadees, with emphasis on documenting diagnostic ultrastructural pathology.
What scientific method or instrumentation is specifically requested?
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is the specifically requested method to examine ultrastructural (subcellular) pathology.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
USGS anticipated making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $10,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Was an award ceiling or floor stated?
No. The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as 0. This typically indicates the award amount is governed by project scope and available funds rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners already participating in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. This opportunity is not broadly open to the general public.
What does the eligible applicant category "Others" mean here?
While the eligible applicant category is summarized as "Others," the announcement clarifies that applicants must be partners in the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU to be eligible.
What is a CESU and why does it matter for eligibility?
CESUs are formal partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. Because this opportunity is issued through a CESU, only members of the relevant CESU partnership are eligible to apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2011.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The opportunity originally closed on April 21, 2011, and later reflected a current closing date of May 18, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The record shows an archive date of July 8, 2011, indicating the announcement is no longer active and is retained for historical reference.
What other record dates are associated with the listing?
The record shows a creation date of May 16, 2011 and an archive date of July 8, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional details at the time.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Faith Graves at the U.S. Geological Survey.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Faith Graves could be reached by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
Which CESU network is specifically named in this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU network.
What is the core technical emphasis of the research?
The core technical emphasis is documenting diagnostic ultrastructural pathology (subcellular-level tissue changes) using TEM to support diagnosis and understanding of avian keratin-related disease in affected birds.
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