Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00055
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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 Apr 18, 2016 and posted on Apr 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 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 $30,065.00 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, Great Plains CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00055) was a discretionary U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS) funding solicitation issued by the USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center. It was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work was intended to be carried out with substantial federal involvement and close collaboration between USGS and an eligible CESU partner rather than as a hands-off grant. The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development (CFDA 15.808), reflecting its focus on applied research that can directly inform management and decision-making.
The central purpose of the award was to support analysis of data on wildlife fatalities at renewable energy facilities, with an emphasis on demonstrated capability and a track record of conducting and publishing results from that kind of analysis. In practical terms, the solicitation was looking for a partner that could work with existing or collected datasets related to wildlife mortality associated with renewable energy development (for example, wind or solar facilities), apply appropriate scientific and statistical methods, and translate findings into credible, publishable results. The stated end goal was not research for its own sake, but development of final products that renewable energy managers in the western United States could use to improve planning, mitigation, and operational decisions.
A key theme of the announcement is collaboration and complementarity. USGS framed the project as one where combining federal scientific expertise with partner capabilities (including state university partners within the CESU network) would produce better outcomes than either could achieve alone. The expectation was full cooperation in developing a research program, suggesting joint input on research design, data handling approaches, interpretation, and the creation of deliverables. The emphasis on “final products†indicates outputs intended to be actionable and usable for management, potentially including technical reports, analytical tools, peer-reviewed publications, or guidance that supports renewable energy management while accounting for wildlife impacts.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 18, 2016, created the same day, and closed May 3, 2016, indicating a short application window. The award ceiling was $30,065, and USGS expected to make a single award. Eligibility was limited to “Others†as clarified in the full eligibility text, but the narrative makes clear it was directed to a CESU partner within the Great Plains CESU framework, rather than open competition to all organizations. Overall, this was a small, targeted cooperative research effort intended to strengthen the evidence base around wildlife fatalities at renewable energy facilities and turn that evidence into practical support for renewable energy management across the western U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Great Plains CESU opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00055.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The solicitation was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS), specifically through the USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center.
What type of funding instrument was offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement. This means the work was intended to be carried out with substantial federal involvement and close collaboration between USGS and the selected partner, rather than as a hands-off grant.
What is the program area or classification for this activity?
The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, listed under CFDA 15.808.
What was the central purpose of the award?
The central purpose was to support analysis of data on wildlife fatalities at renewable energy facilities, with an emphasis on selecting a partner with demonstrated capability and a track record of conducting and publishing results from this kind of analysis.
What kinds of facilities or development activities were relevant to the work?
The focus was on wildlife mortality associated with renewable energy development, with examples including wind or solar facilities.
What kind of work was the recipient expected to do?
The selected partner was expected to work with existing or collected datasets related to wildlife mortality at renewable energy facilities, apply appropriate scientific and statistical methods, and translate the findings into credible, publishable results.
Was this research intended to be purely academic, or oriented toward management use?
The stated end goal was development of final products that renewable energy managers in the western United States could use to improve planning, mitigation, and operational decisions. The intent was applied research that directly informs management and decision-making.
What does "substantial federal involvement" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, it means USGS expected close collaboration with the partner and full cooperation in developing a research program, including joint input on research design, data handling approaches, interpretation, and the creation of deliverables.
Who was the intended applicant audience?
Eligibility was limited to "Others" as clarified in the full eligibility text, and the narrative indicates it was directed to an eligible CESU partner within the Great Plains CESU framework rather than being open to all organizations.
How many awards did USGS expect to make?
USGS expected to make a single award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $30,065.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted April 18, 2016 (and created the same day) and it closed May 3, 2016.
How long was the application window?
From April 18, 2016 to May 3, 2016, the application window was approximately two weeks, indicating a short turnaround for submissions.
What geographic area was expected to benefit from the project results?
The end products were intended to support renewable energy managers in the western United States.
What theme or approach did USGS emphasize for this project?
A key theme was collaboration and complementarity. USGS framed the effort as one where combining federal scientific expertise with partner capabilities (including state university partners within the CESU network) would produce better outcomes than either could achieve alone.
What kinds of deliverables were implied by the phrase "final products"?
The announcement indicates outputs intended to be actionable and usable for management. Examples implied by the description include technical reports, analytical tools, peer-reviewed publications, or guidance that supports renewable energy management while accounting for wildlife impacts.
What kinds of qualifications were highlighted as important?
The solicitation emphasized demonstrated capability and a track record of conducting and publishing results from analyses of wildlife fatalities at renewable energy facilities.
Is this opportunity described as a broad, open competition?
No. While the eligibility category is referenced as "Others," the narrative makes clear it was targeted to a CESU partner within the Great Plains CESU framework rather than being open to all organizations.
What was the overall scale and intent of this opportunity?
It was described as a small, targeted cooperative research effort designed to strengthen the evidence base around wildlife fatalities at renewable energy facilities and turn that evidence into practical support for renewable energy management across the western U.S.
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