Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00022
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- 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 Plains 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 Jan 04, 2016 and posted on Jan 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 19, 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 $353,502.00 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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, announced a discretionary grant opportunity through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Great Plains CESU, to support a targeted research project on wild horse fertility control. The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is expected to be conducted in close collaboration with USGS scientists rather than as a fully independent, investigator-driven grant. The project focus is titled "Contraceptive efficacy and safety of intrauterine devices in horses," and it is intended to generate practical, management-ready science for agencies responsible for managing free-ranging horse populations on public lands.
This funding opportunity was developed in direct response to a National Academies of Science (NAS) review of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program. That review identified research gaps and information needs, and USGS is using this award to address one of those priority needs through collaborative research with a CESU partner. In plain terms, the government is seeking stronger evidence on whether intrauterine contraceptive devices in horses work reliably (efficacy) and whether they pose health or welfare risks (safety), so that land and wildlife managers can make better-informed decisions about population management approaches.
The core objective is to improve understanding of both how well these intrauterine devices prevent pregnancy in horses and what side effects or complications may occur. Just as important, the project emphasizes translating the results into information that public land managers can use, with the broader goal of improving management of feral horse populations across federal lands in the western United States. This implies an applied research orientation: outcomes are expected to be relevant to real-world policy and operational decisions, not only academic publication.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00022, with a posted and creation date of January 4, 2016. The application deadline was January 19, 2016. The program is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development and is associated with CFDA number 15.808. USGS anticipated making one award, with a maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $353,502. Eligibility is limited to CESU partners, with the listing indicating "Others" and pointing applicants to additional eligibility clarification in the full announcement, consistent with CESU opportunities that are typically restricted to institutions formally participating in the CESU network.
Overall, this grant opportunity funds a single collaborative study designed to fill a specific evidence gap highlighted by the NAS regarding fertility control tools for horses. By evaluating both contraceptive performance and animal safety of intrauterine devices, the project aims to strengthen the scientific basis for managing wild horse populations, supporting more effective and publicly defensible decisions by federal land management agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What is the program or network associated with this opportunity?
The award is offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Great Plains CESU.
What is the title or focus of the project?
The project focus is titled "Contraceptive efficacy and safety of intrauterine devices in horses."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to generate practical, management-ready science about whether intrauterine contraceptive devices in horses work reliably (efficacy) and whether they pose health or welfare risks (safety), so that agencies managing free-ranging horse populations on public lands can make better-informed decisions.
What specific research questions is USGS trying to answer?
Based on the description, the work is intended to improve understanding of (1) how well intrauterine devices prevent pregnancy in horses and (2) what side effects, complications, or other safety and welfare concerns may occur.
Is this opportunity intended to support basic research or applied research?
The opportunity emphasizes applied research. Results are expected to be translated into information that public land managers can use for real-world management and decision-making, not only for academic publication.
How is this opportunity connected to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program?
The funding opportunity was developed in direct response to a National Academies of Science (NAS) review of the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program. The NAS review identified research gaps and information needs, and USGS is using this award to address one of those priority needs.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the work is expected to be conducted in close collaboration with USGS scientists, rather than being a fully independent, investigator-driven project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to CESU partners. The listing indicates "Others" and notes that applicants should refer to additional eligibility clarification in the full announcement, which aligns with CESU opportunities that are typically restricted to institutions formally participating in the CESU network.
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
USGS anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding amount) is $353,502.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00022.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and creation date is January 4, 2016, and the application deadline was January 19, 2016.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What is the geographic or management context for the expected results?
The project is framed around improving management of feral (free-ranging) horse populations across federal lands in the western United States, with an emphasis on producing information relevant to public land and wildlife managers.
What kind of outcome is USGS looking for from this project?
The intended outcome is stronger evidence on both contraceptive performance and animal safety of intrauterine devices in horses, translated into practical guidance or usable information to support more effective and publicly defensible federal land management decisions.
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