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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, Gulf Coast CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.979 Hurricane Sandy Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2014 and posted on Dec 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $91,840.00 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 Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00017) was a USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) funding notice issued under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Act. It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on science and technology research and development, with the intent of supporting work that strengthens ecological modeling tools and improves how people interact with those tools through better user interfaces.
At its core, the project focus was on invasive species information and the practical problems that arise when data must be found, accessed, and shared across international boundaries. The opportunity specifically called for research into the challenges of international data discovery and sharing related to invasive species, which typically includes issues like inconsistent data standards, variable metadata quality, fragmented repositories, different legal or policy constraints on data access, and technical barriers to integrating datasets from multiple countries or organizations. Alongside the data-sharing component, the grant also emphasized the review of existing automated visualization approaches that operate in a spatial context, meaning tools that automatically generate maps or other geospatial displays from underlying datasets. The intent was to assess how well these existing visualizations work, where they fall short for users, and how they could be improved to better support ecological analysis and decision-making.
The award was limited to partners within the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other partners to deliver applied research, technical assistance, and education. Because this opportunity was issued through the CESU mechanism, eligibility was restricted to organizations that were already participating partners in the Gulf Coast CESU, rather than being open to the general public or all academic institutions.
In terms of funding and timing, the announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $91,840. The notice indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2014, with an application closing date of December 19, 2014, and it was later archived on March 9, 2015. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.979, identified in the notice as part of the Hurricane Sandy Program.
For administrative details and applicant support, the funding agency was the U.S. Geological Survey. The public listing referenced Grants.gov as the general source for the full announcement, and it provided a point of contact for access issues: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
FAQs: Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU (G15AS00017)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The funding notice is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AS00017.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The funding agency was the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically referencing the USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) in the notice.
What type of award mechanism was used?
It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What was the general purpose of the project?
The opportunity focused on science and technology research and development intended to strengthen ecological modeling tools and improve how people interact with those tools through better user interfaces.
What was the main topic area emphasized in the notice?
The project focus centered on invasive species information, especially the practical challenges that arise when data must be discovered, accessed, and shared across international boundaries.
What kinds of international data-sharing challenges did the opportunity highlight?
The notice called for research into issues commonly encountered with international data discovery and sharing for invasive species, including inconsistent data standards, variable metadata quality, fragmented repositories, differing legal or policy constraints on access, and technical barriers to integrating datasets across countries or organizations.
Did the opportunity include a visualization component?
Yes. In addition to the data-sharing emphasis, the opportunity also emphasized reviewing existing automated visualization approaches that work in a spatial (geospatial) context, such as tools that automatically generate maps or other spatial displays from underlying datasets.
What was the intent of the visualization review?
The intent was to assess how well existing automated spatial visualizations work, identify where they fall short for users, and consider how they could be improved to better support ecological analysis and decision-making.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network. The opportunity was not open to the general public or to all academic institutions; it was restricted to organizations that were already participating partners in the Gulf Coast CESU.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other partners to deliver applied research, technical assistance, and education. This opportunity used the CESU mechanism, which is why eligibility was restricted to Gulf Coast CESU partners.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $91,840.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was December 19, 2014.
When was the listing archived?
The opportunity was later archived on March 9, 2015.
Which CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.979, identified in the notice as part of the Hurricane Sandy Program.
What legislation or program context was this funding tied to?
The notice was issued under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery Act, and it referenced the Hurricane Sandy Program (CFDA 15.979).
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The public listing referenced Grants.gov as the general source for the full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The notice provided a point of contact for access issues: Faith Graves, phone 703-648-7356, email fgraves@usgs.gov.
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