Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a discretionary funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Great Rivers CESU. The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by the federal agency during the work, such as collaboration on study design, access to USGS expertise or facilities, coordination on deliverables, and shared scientific oversight. The central purpose of the award is to support science and technology research and development aimed at developing methods to culture a diverse range of freshwater mussel species under laboratory conditions. In practical terms, the work is focused on improving or creating reliable lab-based propagation and husbandry techniques that can be applied across multiple mussel species, not just a single target species.

The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00038 and carries the title "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU." It was posted and created on March 26, 2013, with an application closing date of April 5, 2013. The announcement was later archived on June 26, 2013. USGS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $39,950. The notice shows no stated award ceiling or floor, which often indicates that the funding level is defined by the project’s proposed scope, negotiated budget, or the single planned award amount rather than a broad competitive range.

This grant falls under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," and the activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development." There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, although applicants might still choose to leverage institutional resources or in-kind support as part of a strong proposal depending on program expectations.

Eligibility is restricted because it is issued through the CESU network. Only organizations that are participating partners of the Great Rivers CESU are eligible to apply. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. For this specific opportunity, an applicant would need to be formally affiliated with the Great Rivers CESU partnership to be considered eligible, and the solicitation notes that further clarification is provided in the announcement’s eligibility text.

The research topic itself, laboratory culture methods for freshwater mussels, is significant because many freshwater mussel species are imperiled and can be difficult to propagate due to complex life histories, including larval stages that often require host fish. A project under this opportunity would be expected to address practical and scientific barriers to keeping mussels alive and healthy in lab settings, potentially including water quality requirements, feeding regimes, life-stage specific care, controlled breeding or fertilization techniques, larval rearing approaches, and protocols that can be adapted to multiple taxa. The emphasis on "diverse species" suggests that the goal is not a single narrow protocol, but methods that either generalize across species or provide a framework for rapidly tailoring culture conditions to different mussel groups.

For access to the full announcement, the listing points to Grants.gov (the announcement provided an additional information link). The contact person for issues accessing the full announcement was Faith Graves at USGS, reachable at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.

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