Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00073
Apply for G14AS00073
- 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, Gulf Coast 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 May 19, 2014 and posted on May 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00073), was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC). It was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the award would involve substantial involvement and collaboration with the federal agency during the project rather than functioning like a hands-off grant.
The core purpose of the project is research and development aimed at building a prototype decision framework for Mississippi barrier island management. The framework is expected to help identify and compare management choices that best optimize the protection, conservation, and long-term sustainability of the barrier island "footprints" and the habitats those islands support. A key feature of the requested approach is that it must include explicit feedback loops to monitoring data and related information. In practical terms, the project is intended to connect management actions to measurable outcomes, then use ongoing monitoring results to improve future decisions, which aligns closely with adaptive management principles.
A major deliverable implied by the announcement is the creation of structured decision making (SDM) tools and documentation that natural resource managers can actually carry forward in barrier island restoration programs. The emphasis is not just on producing a one-time analysis, but on developing a usable decision-support structure that agencies and partners can apply, refine, and tailor to evolving restoration goals and site-specific needs over time. Because barrier island systems are dynamic and influenced by storms, sea level rise, sediment movement, and human interventions, the project focus on a monitoring-informed decision framework is meant to help managers make defensible, transparent choices under uncertainty and update those choices as new information becomes available.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnership networks designed to support research, technical assistance, and education through collaboration among federal agencies and affiliated institutions. The opportunity lists the eligible applicant type broadly as "Others," but clarifies that eligibility is restricted to Gulf Coast CESU partners, so non-member entities would not be able to apply directly unless they participated through an eligible partner consistent with CESU rules.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under the research and data collection assistance listing CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The posting date and creation date were May 19, 2014, with an original and final closing date of May 30, 2014, and an archive date of June 29, 2014, indicating it is a historical/archived notice rather than an active competition today. The announcement anticipated one award. It stated no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as 0, which typically signals that the precise funding amount was not specified in the public summary and would be defined in the full announcement, the budget negotiation, or internal program documentation rather than in the basic grants.gov-style synopsis.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G14AS00073.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office is specifically associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement describes the award as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant?
It means the project would include substantial involvement and collaboration with the federal agency during the work, rather than being managed as a hands-off award.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose is research and development to build a prototype decision framework for Mississippi barrier island management.
What management need is the decision framework intended to address?
The framework is intended to help identify and compare management choices that best optimize the protection, conservation, and long-term sustainability of barrier island "footprints" and the habitats those islands support.
What is a key required feature of the proposed approach?
A key feature is that the approach must include explicit feedback loops to monitoring data and related information, connecting management actions to measurable outcomes and improving future decisions as new results become available.
Is the project aligned with adaptive management principles?
Yes. The use of monitoring-informed feedback loops to update decisions over time closely aligns with adaptive management.
What kind of tools or products are implied as deliverables?
The announcement implies deliverables such as structured decision making (SDM) tools and supporting documentation that resource managers can carry forward in barrier island restoration programs.
Is the goal to produce a one-time analysis or a longer-term decision-support capability?
The emphasis is on developing a usable decision-support structure that agencies and partners can apply, refine, and tailor over time, rather than only producing a one-time analysis.
Why is a monitoring-informed framework emphasized for barrier island management?
Barrier island systems are described as dynamic and influenced by factors such as storms, sea level rise, sediment movement, and human interventions. A monitoring-informed framework is intended to help managers make defensible and transparent choices under uncertainty and update those choices as new information becomes available.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
The applicant type says "Others." Does that mean anyone can apply?
No. Although the opportunity lists the eligible applicant type broadly as "Others," it specifically clarifies that eligibility is restricted to Gulf Coast CESU partners.
Can a non-member organization apply directly?
No. Non-member entities would not be able to apply directly unless they participated through an eligible Gulf Coast CESU partner consistent with CESU rules.
What program listing or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, described as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is May 19, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was May 30, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice shows an archive date of June 29, 2014, indicating it is a historical/archived opportunity rather than an active competition.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and floor were listed as 0, which typically indicates the precise funding amount was not specified in the public summary and would be defined elsewhere (for example, in the full announcement, budget negotiation, or internal program documentation).
Who was the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached by phone?
Faith Graves could be reached at 703-648-7356.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Justice Sector Training, Research, and Coordination Program (JusTRAC)
Previous opportunity: FY2014 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for G14AS00073
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (G14AS00073) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| DoD Lung Cancer Concept Award Apply for W81XWH 14 LCRP CA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 LCRP CA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Apply for L14AS00117 Funding Number: L14AS00117 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $435,000 |
| Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Apply for 14 567 Funding Number: 14 567 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2014 Cassini Data Analysis and Participating Scientists Apply for NNH14ZDA001N CDAPS Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N CDAPS Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2014 Discovery Data Analysis Program Apply for NNH14ZDA001N DDAP Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N DDAP Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Atmospheric System Research New Site Science Opportunities in the Eastern North Atlantic and North Slope of Alaska Apply for DE FOA 0001139 Funding Number: DE FOA 0001139 Agency: Office of Science Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Investigator Initiated Research Award Apply for W81XWH 14 DMDRP IIRA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 DMDRP IIRA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapeutic Idea Award Apply for W81XWH 14 DMDRP TIA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 DMDRP TIA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2014 Planetary Data Archiving, Restoration, and Tools Apply for NNH14ZDA001N PDART Funding Number: NNH14ZDA001N PDART Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research on Golden Eagle Ecology in the U.S. Deserts (Mojave, Great Basin, Sonoran) Apply for F14AS00202 Funding Number: F14AS00202 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $79,000 |
| DoD Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Exploration Hypothesis Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 TSCRP EHDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 TSCRP EHDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Idea Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 TSCRP IDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 TSCRP IDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Pilot Clinical Trial Award Apply for W81XWH 14 TSCRP PCTA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 TSCRP PCTA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Neurofibromatosis Investigator Initiated Research Award Apply for W81XWH 14 NFRP IIRA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 NFRP IIRA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Neurofibromatosis New Investigator Award Apply for W81XWH 14 NFRP NIA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 NFRP NIA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Neurofibromatosis Clinial Trial Award Apply for W81XWH 14 NFRP CTA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 NFRP CTA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Neurofibromatosis Exploration Hypothesis Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 NFRP EHDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 NFRP EHDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Central Valley Project Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program Apply for R14AS00050 Funding Number: R14AS00050 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Electromagnetic Interference for Extreme Electromagnetic Environments Apply for BAA AFOSR 2014 0002 Funding Number: BAA AFOSR 2014 0002 Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| DoD Prostate Cancer Exploration Hypothesis Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 PCRP EHDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 PCRP EHDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "G14AS00073", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.