Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00076
Apply for G16AS00076
- The DOI-USGS1 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 Forests CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 01, 2016 and posted on Jun 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $280,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00076) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Alaska Science Center (ASC). It is a discretionary research-and-development award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is expected to be carried out in partnership with USGS involvement rather than as a hands-off grant. The opportunity was posted June 1, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of June 17, 2016.
The project focuses on understanding and monitoring the health of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation, a group that has been affected by significant sea ice loss. As sea ice has declined, there has been an increasing trend of polar bears spending more time on land during the summer. This shift in habitat use is important because it can change the kinds of risks polar bears face, including potentially higher exposure to diseases, parasites, and environmental contaminants that may be more prevalent or encountered differently on land compared to sea ice environments. USGS highlights that these behavioral and environmental changes could drive measurable changes in polar bear health, and the agency is looking for research that can detect and track those changes in a sensitive and scientifically defensible way.
The core goal of the proposed work is to identify the most sensitive markers of changes in polar bear health and then use that knowledge to develop a program that can monitor health over time. In practical terms, this means going beyond a single diagnostic test or narrow health metric and instead evaluating a broad set of indicators that could include immune function, physiological stress, nutritional status, disease exposure, and contaminant burden, among other possible biomarkers. A major strength of the opportunity is that USGS will make available 30 years of archived biological samples, which allows the selected project to compare present-day conditions to historical baselines. Having long-term archived samples can make it possible to detect trends, emerging issues, or gradual shifts in exposure and health status that would be difficult to identify from short-term field collections alone.
The scope is described as fairly broad and explicitly includes investigating exposure to novel pathogens, reflecting concern that changing Arctic conditions and altered movement and behavior patterns might introduce polar bears to new infectious agents or change the dynamics of existing ones. The expected endpoint is not only scientific findings about current or historical health conditions, but also the development of a holistic health monitoring program tailored to the southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation. In other words, the deliverable is intended to be operational as a long-term monitoring framework, not just a one-time study.
Eligibility is limited to CESU partners (noted as "Others" with clarification in the full eligibility text), reinforcing that this award is meant to be carried out within the CESU network. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $280,000. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research assistance programs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00076.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office is associated with administering or issuing the opportunity?
The opportunity is specifically associated with the USGS Alaska Science Center (ASC).
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary research-and-development award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
It means the project is expected to be carried out in partnership with USGS involvement, rather than operating as a hands-off grant where the recipient works independently.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 1, 2016.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 1, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date for this opportunity was June 17, 2016.
What is the main focus of the project described in the opportunity?
The project focuses on understanding and monitoring the health of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation, particularly in the context of significant sea ice loss and increasing time spent on land during summer.
Why is sea ice loss relevant to polar bear health in this opportunity?
As sea ice declines, polar bears are spending more time on land. This change in habitat use can alter the kinds of risks they face, including potentially higher or different exposure to diseases, parasites, and environmental contaminants than they would experience in sea ice environments.
What kinds of health risks are highlighted due to increased time on land?
The opportunity points to potential changes in exposure to diseases, parasites, and environmental contaminants that may be more prevalent on land or encountered differently compared to sea ice habitats.
What is the core goal of the proposed work?
The core goal is to identify the most sensitive markers of changes in polar bear health and use that knowledge to develop a program that can monitor health over time.
Is the opportunity looking for a single test or a broader approach to health monitoring?
The opportunity emphasizes going beyond a single diagnostic test or narrow metric and instead evaluating a broad set of indicators to detect and track changes in health in a sensitive and scientifically defensible way.
What types of health indicators or biomarkers are mentioned as within scope?
Examples mentioned include immune function, physiological stress, nutritional status, disease exposure, and contaminant burden, among other possible biomarkers.
Does the scope include disease surveillance for new or emerging pathogens?
Yes. The scope is described as broad and explicitly includes investigating exposure to novel pathogens.
Why does the opportunity mention novel pathogens?
The opportunity reflects concern that changing Arctic conditions and altered movement and behavior patterns could introduce polar bears to new infectious agents or change the dynamics of existing ones.
What historical or long-term data resources are available to support the work?
USGS will make available 30 years of archived biological samples, allowing comparisons between present-day conditions and historical baselines.
How can 30 years of archived samples be used in this project?
The archived samples enable the project to compare current measures of health and exposure to past baselines, which can help detect trends, emerging issues, or gradual shifts that may not be visible from short-term sampling alone.
What is the expected endpoint or deliverable of the project?
The expected endpoint includes scientific findings about current and historical health conditions and the development of a holistic health monitoring program tailored to the southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation.
Is the deliverable intended to support long-term monitoring?
Yes. The deliverable is intended to be operational as a long-term monitoring framework, not just a one-time study.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to CESU partners (noted as "Others" with clarification in the full eligibility text), meaning the award is intended to be carried out within the CESU network.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $280,000.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research assistance programs.
Which polar bear population is specifically referenced?
The opportunity specifically references the southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation.
What environmental change is driving the need for this research and monitoring program?
The opportunity highlights significant sea ice loss and the resulting behavioral shift of polar bears spending more time on land during the summer.
What does USGS want in terms of scientific rigor for detecting health changes?
USGS is looking for research approaches that can detect and track health changes in a sensitive and scientifically defensible way.
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