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Opportunity Summary:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a discretionary research funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Great Rivers CESU. The project focus is aquatic toxicology: investigating how chloride influences both the acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) toxicity of nitrate. The research is intended to be carried out using two standard freshwater test organisms that are widely used in environmental risk assessment and water-quality studies, the cladoceran Ceriodaphnia dubia (a small planktonic crustacean often used for toxicity testing) and the amphipod Hyalella azteca (a bottom-dwelling freshwater crustacean commonly used to evaluate sediment and water toxicity). In practical terms, the work would likely involve controlled laboratory exposures that vary nitrate concentrations with and without different chloride levels, then measure endpoints tied to survival and health, such as mortality for acute toxicity and growth or reproduction for chronic toxicity.

This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally implies a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant. Under a cooperative agreement, USGS typically expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as participation in study design, coordination on methods, data-sharing, or review of results. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, consistent with a laboratory- and methods-driven study intended to strengthen the evidence base around water chemistry interactions and biological effects.

The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $87,169. No cost sharing or matching funds were required. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which usually indicates that the announcement did not specify formal minimum or maximum dollar limits and that the actual award amount would be determined through the selection and negotiation process rather than through pre-set caps.

Eligibility was restricted to organizations that are participating partners in the Great Rivers CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other partner organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education related to ecosystem management. Because the eligibility category is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the key takeaway is that applicants could not be just any institution; they needed to be a recognized Great Rivers CESU partner at the time of application.

Key dates show the opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012, originally closed on May 30, 2012, and later extended to a current closing date of June 19, 2012. The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2012. The official identifier is Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20042, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection, which is the federal assistance listing commonly used for USGS research support.

For access to the full announcement details, the listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov (with an additional information link provided in the notice). The contact person listed for assistance, including help accessing the announcement electronically, was Faith Graves at USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 and by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.

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