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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 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2016 and posted on Jun 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 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 $61,700.00 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 Rivers CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00091) is a discretionary funding solicitation from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior (DOI). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds and receiving final deliverables. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
The focus of the work is targeted, applied research connected to oil spill behavior in river systems, specifically involving bitumen crude oil. The project is designed to support laboratory experiments and modeling that examine how oil particle aggregates form, how they settle, and how they can be resuspended in a riverine environment after a spill. Oil particle aggregates are mixtures of oil with suspended sediments and other particles in the water column; in rivers, these aggregates can change the way oil moves and persists, including whether it stays near the surface, becomes neutrally buoyant, or sinks into bed sediments. Understanding formation and settling helps predict where oil may accumulate, while resuspension research addresses how previously deposited oil can be re-entrained during higher flows or disturbances, potentially creating long-term contamination concerns and complicating cleanup decisions.
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network, specifically tied to the Great Rivers CESU, with the listing noting "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." In practice, that phrasing indicates the award is not open to the general public or all universities by default, but instead to organizations formally participating in the relevant CESU partnership structure. The solicitation anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), reinforcing that it is intended to fund one focused project team rather than multiple parallel projects.
Funding is relatively small and specific in scope, with an award ceiling of $61,700. The opportunity was created and posted on June 13, 2016, and the closing date was July 1, 2016 (both the original and current closing date match), indicating a short application window. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a narrowly defined USGS-supported research effort aimed at improving scientific understanding and predictive capability for the behavior of bitumen-related oil particle aggregates in rivers, using controlled lab studies and modeling to inform spill response, risk assessment, and environmental management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Great Rivers CESU grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00091.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior (DOI).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding solicitation from USGS.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than only providing funds and receiving final deliverables at the end.
What is the program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
What is the research focus of the project?
The work focuses on targeted, applied research connected to oil spill behavior in river systems, specifically involving bitumen crude oil.
What kinds of activities or methods does the project support?
The project is designed to support laboratory experiments and modeling related to how oil particle aggregates form, how they settle, and how they can be resuspended in a riverine environment after a spill.
What are oil particle aggregates in the context of this opportunity?
Oil particle aggregates are mixtures of oil with suspended sediments and other particles in the water column. In rivers, these aggregates can change how oil moves and persists, including whether it stays near the surface, becomes neutrally buoyant, or sinks into bed sediments.
Why does aggregate formation and settling matter for river oil spills?
Understanding aggregate formation and settling helps predict where oil may accumulate in a river system, including whether it may end up in bed sediments rather than remaining at the surface.
Why is resuspension research included in the scope?
Resuspension research addresses how previously deposited oil can be re-entrained during higher flows or disturbances. This can create long-term contamination concerns and complicate cleanup decisions.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this opportunity?
The solicitation anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $61,700.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 13, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 1, 2016. The original and current closing date are the same.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 13, 2016) and closing date (July 1, 2016), the application window was short.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically tied to the Great Rivers CESU.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or all universities?
No. The eligibility language indicates it is not open to the general public or all universities by default, but instead to organizations formally participating in the relevant CESU partnership structure.
What does the listing mean by "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)"?
In practice, that phrasing indicates eligibility is restricted to organizations that are partners in the relevant CESU network (here, the Great Rivers CESU), rather than being broadly open to all applicants.
What is the overall purpose of this award?
The overall purpose is to improve scientific understanding and predictive capability for the behavior of bitumen-related oil particle aggregates in rivers, using controlled laboratory studies and modeling to inform spill response, risk assessment, and environmental management.
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