Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20004
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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 Nov 23, 2011 and posted on Nov 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $64,203.00 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:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a discretionary funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Great Rivers CESU. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or review of deliverables) rather than simply providing a grant with minimal agency participation. The scientific focus is narrow and applied: conducting research to refine laboratory culturing methods and laboratory toxicity testing procedures for the parthenogenetic mayfly Centroptilum triangulifer, an organism used in aquatic toxicology and water-quality research.
The intent of the project is methodological improvement. In practical terms, this kind of work usually centers on making lab culture protocols more reliable and repeatable (such as improving survival, growth, and reproduction under controlled conditions), and strengthening toxicity testing approaches so results are consistent across trials and useful for interpreting contaminant effects. Because Centroptilum triangulifer reproduces parthenogenetically (without fertilization), it can offer advantages for standardized testing by reducing genetic variability and simplifying culture maintenance. Refining culture and test methods supports broader USGS missions tied to water resources research, ecological risk assessment, and the development of dependable biological tools for evaluating environmental contaminants.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the Great Rivers CESU Program. CESUs are collaborative networks designed to link federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. If an applicant is not a formal Great Rivers CESU partner, they would not be eligible under this announcement.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $64,203. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which generally indicates the agency did not publish fixed minimum/maximum award values in the summary record even though the total expected funding is stated. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20004 and CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The opportunity was posted on November 23, 2011, with an application deadline of December 5, 2011, and it was later archived on February 22, 2012. For full announcement access and official requirements, the notice directed applicants to Grants.gov and provided a USGS contact: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was announced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program is this opportunity offered under?
The funding opportunity is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Great Rivers CESU.
What is the award mechanism (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates USGS expects substantial involvement in the project (such as collaborating on technical direction, coordinating activities, and/or reviewing deliverables), rather than providing funding with minimal agency participation.
What is the scientific focus of the project?
The project focuses on applied research to refine laboratory culturing methods and laboratory toxicity testing procedures for the parthenogenetic mayfly Centroptilum triangulifer, an organism used in aquatic toxicology and water-quality research.
What is the main intent of the project work?
The intent is methodological improvement. The work is aimed at improving the reliability and repeatability of laboratory culture protocols (for example, survival, growth, and reproduction under controlled conditions) and strengthening toxicity testing procedures so results are consistent across trials and useful for interpreting contaminant effects.
Why is Centroptilum triangulifer specifically mentioned?
Centroptilum triangulifer reproduces parthenogenetically (without fertilization). This can support standardized testing by reducing genetic variability and simplifying culture maintenance, which can be advantageous when refining culture and toxicity test methods.
How does this project support USGS mission needs?
Refining culture and toxicity testing methods for this organism supports broader USGS activities connected to water resources research, ecological risk assessment, and the development of dependable biological tools for evaluating environmental contaminants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the Great Rivers CESU Program. Organizations that are not formal Great Rivers CESU partners are not eligible under this announcement.
What is a CESU?
CESUs are collaborative networks intended to link federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to support research, technical assistance, and education.
How many awards did USGS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $64,203.
Is there a published minimum or maximum (ceiling/floor) award amount?
The listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0. This generally indicates that fixed minimum/maximum award values were not published in the summary record, even though the total expected funding amount is provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G12AS20004.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The CFDA number is 15.808, identified as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on November 23, 2011. The application deadline was December 5, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 22, 2012.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and official requirements?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full announcement access and official requirements.
Who is the USGS contact for this opportunity?
The USGS contact listed is Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
Does the announcement indicate USGS involvement after an award is made?
Yes. Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, the announcement indicates USGS expects substantial involvement (such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or review of deliverables) during the project.
Is this opportunity broad or narrowly focused?
It is narrowly focused and applied, centered on laboratory culturing and toxicity testing method refinement for the mayfly Centroptilum triangulifer.
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