Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00025
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- 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 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 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2013 and posted on Jan 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000.00 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 Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GPCESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00025) was a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement issued as a cooperative agreement in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category. Its purpose was narrowly focused: to support assessments related to debris management needs under a major tsunami planning scenario impacting the west coast of California. The scenario itself was based on a hypothetical but plausible magnitude 9.0 earthquake in the Eastern Aleutian Islands, and it was being built specifically to inform emergency planning and preparedness activities.
A central theme of the opportunity was practical disaster readiness rather than basic research in isolation. The funded work was intended to help agencies and planners think through one of the most difficult, resource-intensive consequences of a tsunami: the volume, type, movement, and disposal challenges of debris generated by widespread coastal inundation. In this context, “debris management†can include estimating debris quantities, understanding where debris is likely to accumulate, identifying constraints on collection and transport, assessing disposal and staging options, and flagging operational and environmental complications that could slow response and recovery. The broader effort was tied to the USGS’s ongoing multi-agency collaboration on MHDP (Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project) scenarios, which use realistic disaster storylines to identify key vulnerabilities and highlight concrete opportunities to reduce risk before an event occurs.
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GPCESU) Program. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to streamline collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other partners by supporting research, technical assistance, and educational activities. Because this award was issued under the CESU framework, the pool of eligible applicants was not open to the general public; only GPCESU partners could apply, consistent with the CESU program rules noted in the announcement.
Financially, the opportunity was small and targeted, with an estimated total funding amount of $12,000 and an expectation of a single award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The announcement was posted on January 22, 2013, and had a short application window, closing on January 31, 2013. It was later archived on April 22, 2013. Administrative details included CFDA number 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The listing directed applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and provided a USGS point of contact: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov) for assistance accessing the full materials.
Overall, this grant was best understood as a focused cooperative project to fill a specific planning and analysis need within a larger tsunami preparedness scenario effort: producing actionable debris-management assessment information that partner agencies could use to refine emergency plans, anticipate bottlenecks, and reduce vulnerability along California’s tsunami-exposed coast.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
This opportunity was the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains CESU grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00025.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The funding announcement was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award was this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
It was issued as a cooperative agreement under a USGS discretionary funding announcement.
What category was the opportunity listed under?
The opportunity was in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was narrowly focused on supporting assessments related to debris management needs under a major tsunami planning scenario impacting the west coast of California.
What tsunami scenario was this work based on?
The scenario was based on a hypothetical but plausible magnitude 9.0 earthquake in the Eastern Aleutian Islands, developed to inform emergency planning and preparedness activities.
What does "debris management" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, debris management can include estimating debris quantities, understanding where debris is likely to accumulate, identifying constraints on collection and transport, assessing disposal and staging options, and flagging operational and environmental complications that could slow response and recovery.
Was this opportunity focused on basic research or practical emergency planning?
The central theme was practical disaster readiness and planning support, rather than basic research in isolation, with the goal of producing actionable information for emergency planning and preparedness.
How did this opportunity relate to broader USGS scenario work?
The effort was tied to USGS participation in multi-agency collaboration on MHDP (Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project) scenarios, which use realistic disaster storylines to identify vulnerabilities and highlight opportunities to reduce risk before an event occurs.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GPCESU) Program.
Could members of the general public or non-partner organizations apply?
No. Because the award was issued under the CESU framework, the eligible applicant pool was not open to the general public; only GPCESU partners could apply, consistent with CESU program rules.
What is a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit)?
CESUs are formal partnerships designed to streamline collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other partners by supporting research, technical assistance, and educational activities.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $12,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of a single award.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on January 22, 2013, and closed on January 31, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on April 22, 2013.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity listed CFDA number 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
The listing directed applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who was the USGS point of contact for help with accessing materials?
The USGS point of contact listed was Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What geographic area did the planning scenario focus on?
The planning scenario focused on tsunami impacts along the west coast of California, particularly issues tied to coastal inundation and resulting debris.
What kind of outcomes was this cooperative project meant to support?
The funded work was intended to produce debris-management assessment information that partner agencies and planners could use to refine emergency plans, anticipate bottlenecks, and reduce vulnerability along California's tsunami-exposed coast.
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