Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00046
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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 May 20, 2013 and posted on May 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $60,000.00 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 Great Plains (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00046), was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC). It supports science and technology research focused on improving how researchers monitor nests of two federally listed bird species in the Missouri River Basin: the Interior Least Tern (Sterna antillarum) and the Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus). These species rely on open, sparsely vegetated nesting habitats like sand, gravel, or shell-covered substrates along rivers and lake edges, and the upper Missouri River system represents an important breeding area for both.
The core purpose of the project is to refine and strengthen current nest monitoring techniques by evaluating the accuracy of how nest outcomes are determined in the field. USGS, working in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, conducts extensive annual monitoring of reproduction and productivity for these birds. Field crews typically locate nests using structured grid searches and then revisit nests every 2 to 3 days to determine "nest fate" (the outcome of the nesting attempt). Nest fate is often inferred from physical signs at the nest site, but the announcement notes that this approach has not been rigorously evaluated. The research supported by this award is meant to address that gap by examining whether nest fates are being misclassified, and if misclassification occurs, estimating how frequently it happens for each species. In practical terms, the project is aimed at improving the reliability of monitoring data that managers use to make decisions in a highly dynamic river system where habitat conditions can change rapidly.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency typically expects substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. The total estimated funding amount is $60,000, with an expectation of one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The posting date was May 20, 2013, with an application closing date of May 30, 2013, and an archive date of August 20, 2013.
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are research partnerships designed to provide scientific research, technical assistance, and education to support resource management needs, and only participating Great Plains CESU partners are eligible to apply under this announcement. For access to the full announcement and related materials, the notice directs applicants to Grants.gov, and provides a USGS contact for assistance: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains CESU".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G13AS00046.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC).
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project supports science and technology research to refine and strengthen nest monitoring techniques by evaluating how accurately field crews determine nest fate (the outcome of a nesting attempt).
Which species are the focus of the research?
The opportunity focuses on two federally listed bird species in the Missouri River Basin: the Interior Least Tern (Sterna antillarum) and the Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus).
Where is the study area or geographic focus?
The work is focused on the Missouri River Basin, with emphasis on the upper Missouri River system, which is an important breeding area for both species.
What nesting habitat types are mentioned for these species?
The species rely on open, sparsely vegetated nesting habitats such as sand, gravel, or shell-covered substrates along rivers and lake edges.
What monitoring methods are currently used (as described in the announcement)?
Field crews typically locate nests using structured grid searches and then revisit nests every 2 to 3 days to determine nest fate.
What issue is this project intended to address about current nest monitoring?
Nest fate is often inferred from physical signs at the nest site, and the announcement notes this approach has not been rigorously evaluated. The project is intended to examine whether nest fates are being misclassified.
What specific research questions does the opportunity highlight?
The research is meant to determine whether nest outcomes are being misclassified and, if so, to estimate how frequently misclassification occurs for each species.
Why does improving nest fate accuracy matter for management?
The goal is to improve the reliability of monitoring data that managers use to make decisions in a highly dynamic river system where habitat conditions can change rapidly.
Which agencies are mentioned as being involved in the monitoring work?
The announcement states that USGS, working in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, conducts extensive annual monitoring of reproduction and productivity for these birds.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $60,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Only participating Great Plains CESU partners are eligible to apply under this announcement.
What is a CESU (as described in the notice)?
CESUs are research partnerships designed to provide scientific research, technical assistance, and education to support resource management needs.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Posting date: May 20, 2013
Application closing date: May 30, 2013
Archive date: August 20, 2013
Where should applicants go to access the full announcement and related materials?
The notice directs applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and related materials.
Who can be contacted for help with this opportunity?
Applicants can contact Faith Graves at (703) 648-7356 or fgraves@usgs.gov.
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