Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00087
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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 Rivers 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 Jun 4, 2015 and posted on Jun 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,600.00 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 Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00087), was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under its Core Science Analytics, Synthesis and Libraries (CSASL) Program. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work was expected to be carried out in close coordination with USGS rather than as a hands-off pass-through grant. The overall purpose was to support joint activities that improve the availability, usability, and accessibility of species occurrence data for the migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) across North America, specifically records from Canada, Mexico, the United States, and U.S. Territories.
The central focus of the project was data mobilization and publishing: assembling high-quality, dense, taxonomically validated monarch occurrence information derived from capture-mark-release programs and observation-based records. In practical terms, this points to curating datasets where monarchs were either physically handled and marked (common in migration and population studies) or reliably observed and documented, and then ensuring those records meet strong quality standards (for example, correct species identification, consistent formatting, and sufficient location and date information). The intention was to make these records broadly discoverable and reusable by integrating them into USGS Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation (BISON), documenting and publishing them through the USGS BISON Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT), and enabling downstream sharing to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) through harvesting from the BISON IPT installation. In other words, the award aimed to move monarch data from scattered or locally held sources into standardized, nationally and globally accessible biodiversity data infrastructure.
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already partners in the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are collaborative networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. Because this opportunity was issued under the CESU mechanism, applicants outside the Great Rivers CESU partnership were not eligible to apply. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary, within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area, and tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Funding for the opportunity was relatively modest, with an estimated total funding amount of $15,600 and an expectation of a single award. The listing did not specify a formal award ceiling or floor (both shown as zero), which typically signals that the amount is defined by the program’s estimate and the negotiated scope rather than a strict cap published in the notice. The posting and creation dates were June 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 19, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived on September 4, 2015, indicating it was a short application window intended for a targeted partner capable of executing the specific data-focused work.
For applicants and interested parties at the time, the announcement directed users to Grants.gov for full details, and provided a USGS point of contact: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement or resolving issues with the electronic posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00087).
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
It was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under its Core Science Analytics, Synthesis and Libraries (CSASL) Program.
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project work was expected to be carried out in close coordination with USGS rather than as a hands-off pass-through grant.
What was the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose was to support joint activities that improve the availability, usability, and accessibility of species occurrence data for the migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) across North America.
Which species and scientific name are specifically referenced?
The opportunity focuses on the migratory monarch butterfly, identified as Danaus plexippus.
What geographic coverage was targeted for the monarch occurrence records?
The targeted records were those from Canada, Mexico, the United States, and U.S. Territories.
What kinds of data were the central focus of the work?
The central focus was data mobilization and publishing, specifically assembling high-quality, dense, taxonomically validated monarch occurrence information derived from capture-mark-release programs and observation-based records.
What is meant by "capture-mark-release" in this context?
Capture-mark-release refers to programs where monarchs are physically handled, marked, and then released, which is common in migration and population studies and produces occurrence records that can be curated and published.
What is meant by "observation-based records" in this context?
Observation-based records refer to monarch occurrence records based on reliable observations that are documented and can be curated into standardized datasets.
What quality expectations were implied for the data?
The opportunity emphasized high-quality, taxonomically validated occurrence information and referenced strong quality standards such as correct species identification, consistent formatting, and sufficient location and date information.
What was the intended outcome for how the data would be shared or made discoverable?
The intention was to make the records broadly discoverable and reusable by integrating them into USGS Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation (BISON), documenting and publishing them through the USGS BISON Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT), and enabling downstream sharing to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) through harvesting from the BISON IPT installation.
What is BISON in relation to this opportunity?
BISON stands for USGS Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation. It is the USGS biodiversity data infrastructure referenced as the target platform for integrating the monarch occurrence data.
What is the BISON Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT) and how was it used here?
The USGS BISON Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT) was identified as the mechanism for documenting and publishing the curated monarch occurrence datasets so they could be standardized, discoverable, and reusable.
How does GBIF relate to this opportunity?
The opportunity aimed to enable downstream sharing to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) through harvesting from the BISON IPT installation, allowing the published records to reach a broader global biodiversity data network.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already partners in the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Could organizations outside the Great Rivers CESU partnership apply?
No. Applicants outside the Great Rivers CESU partnership were not eligible to apply because the opportunity was issued under the CESU mechanism.
What is a CESU in general terms, as described in the opportunity summary?
CESUs are collaborative networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education.
How was the opportunity categorized in federal funding terms?
It was categorized as discretionary, within the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity area.
What CFDA (Assistance Listing) number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 15.808 (now referred to as an Assistance Listing), which covers USGS research and data collection.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $15,600.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of a single award.
Was there a published award ceiling or floor?
The listing did not specify a formal award ceiling or floor (both were shown as zero), which typically indicates the amount is defined by the program estimate and the negotiated scope rather than a strict cap published in the notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation dates were June 4, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was June 19, 2015.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on September 4, 2015.
What does the short application window suggest about the opportunity?
Based on the dates provided (June 4, 2015 to June 19, 2015), it was a short application window that appears intended for a targeted partner capable of executing the specific data-focused work.
Where were applicants directed to find full details at the time?
The announcement directed users to Grants.gov for full details.
Who was the USGS point of contact for this opportunity?
The USGS point of contact listed was Faith Graves.
How could someone contact the listed USGS point of contact?
Faith Graves could be reached at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
What kinds of help was the point of contact expected to provide?
The point of contact was provided for assistance accessing the full announcement or resolving issues with the electronic posting.
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