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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): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2013 and posted on Aug 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00106), was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) in Lafayette, Louisiana. The project focus is research and development aimed at improving understanding of how hurricane-driven processes, especially storm overwash and storm surge tides, affect coastal environments. In practical terms, the work is meant to help reconstruct what hydrological conditions looked like historically and then connect those reconstructions to observed impacts from Hurricane Sandy across Atlantic Coast Department of the Interior (DOI) parks and wildlife refuges.
A central goal is to support a Hurricane Sandy coastal forest damage assessment by adding strong field and laboratory evidence about soil age, soil salinization, and soil building (accretion) rates in marsh and forest settings. The idea is to link storm characteristics (timing, landfall patterns, surge behavior) with measurable changes in coastal forested ecosystems, especially the way storm surge and saline flooding influence forest soils and long-term soil development. To do that, the project calls for coupling multiple kinds of records and datasets, including coastal forest setting information, tide gauge data, streamflow records, climate context, and measurements of soil accretion and salinity. This integration is intended to help distinguish Sandy-specific impacts from broader historical patterns and past storm signatures preserved in soils.
The announcement highlights a strong need for specialized isotopic dating capability, described as "unique isotopic dating methods" with particular emphasis on isolating and analyzing carbon and cesium isotopes. Those isotope tools are expected to be used to date soil layers and interpret depositional histories, which then supports estimating accretion rates and identifying storm-related sediment and saltwater intrusion signals. Because the field samples and lab analyses are sensitive to contamination and deterioration, the work is described as requiring careful, coordinated sample handling and frequent collaboration between the participating institutions, including the logistics of processing and exchanging samples in a way that preserves data quality.
Beyond lab expertise, the project also requires technical capacity in advanced computing, geographic information systems (GIS), and programming. These skills are needed to manage and analyze the combined environmental datasets and to connect spatial information about coastal forest conditions with hydrological and soil measurements. The work anticipates frequent and coordinated field trips, implying the partner would be involved not just in lab processing and analysis, but also in field sampling efforts and ongoing coordination with USGS and other collaborators.
In terms of award structure, this was a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expected substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The estimated total funding was $250,000, with an expected number of awards listed as one. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated. The program falls under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection) and is categorized under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
Eligibility was restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to provide research, technical assistance, and education support for federal land and resource management needs, so this opportunity was not open to the general public or to organizations outside the Gulf Coast CESU network.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 1, 2013, with a closing date of August 12, 2013, and it was archived on November 1, 2013. The listed contact for access issues or assistance was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU" and the Funding Opportunity Number is G13AS00106.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office or center is associated with the work?
The work is associated with the USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) in Lafayette, Louisiana.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The project focuses on research and development to improve understanding of how hurricane-driven processes, especially storm overwash and storm surge tides, affect coastal environments. The intent is to help reconstruct historical hydrological conditions and connect those reconstructions to observed impacts from Hurricane Sandy across Atlantic Coast Department of the Interior (DOI) parks and wildlife refuges.
How does Hurricane Sandy relate to the project scope?
The project is intended to support a Hurricane Sandy coastal forest damage assessment by providing strong field and laboratory evidence related to soil age, soil salinization, and soil building (accretion) rates. The goal is to better interpret Sandy-related impacts in the context of longer-term historical patterns preserved in soils.
What kinds of coastal impacts or processes are emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes hurricane-driven processes such as storm overwash, storm surge tides, and saline flooding, and how these processes influence coastal forested ecosystems and soils over time.
What specific scientific questions or linkages is the project trying to address?
A central theme is linking storm characteristics (such as timing, landfall patterns, and surge behavior) to measurable changes in coastal forested ecosystems, especially changes in forest soils and long-term soil development driven by storm surge and saltwater intrusion.
What evidence is the project expected to produce for the damage assessment?
The project aims to contribute field and laboratory evidence addressing soil age, soil salinization, and soil accretion rates in marsh and forest settings, helping interpret storm-related sediment deposition and saltwater intrusion signals.
What types of data and records are expected to be integrated?
The project calls for coupling multiple records and datasets, including information on coastal forest settings, tide gauge data, streamflow records, climate context, and measurements of soil accretion and salinity.
Why is integrating multiple datasets important for this work?
Integration is intended to help distinguish Sandy-specific impacts from broader historical patterns and from signatures of past storms preserved in soils.
What laboratory or analytical capabilities are highlighted as important?
The announcement highlights a strong need for specialized isotopic dating capability, described as "unique isotopic dating methods," with particular emphasis on isolating and analyzing carbon and cesium isotopes to date soil layers and interpret depositional histories.
How are carbon and cesium isotopes expected to be used?
They are expected to support dating of soil layers and interpretation of depositional histories, which in turn supports estimating accretion rates and identifying storm-related sediment and saltwater intrusion signals.
Are there special requirements for handling samples?
Yes. The announcement notes that field samples and lab analyses are sensitive to contamination and deterioration, so the work requires careful, coordinated sample handling and frequent collaboration between participating institutions, including logistics for processing and exchanging samples while preserving data quality.
What technical skills beyond lab analysis does the project require?
The project requires technical capacity in advanced computing, geographic information systems (GIS), and programming to manage and analyze combined environmental datasets and connect spatial information about coastal forest conditions with hydrological and soil measurements.
Does the project involve fieldwork?
Yes. The work anticipates frequent and coordinated field trips, implying partner involvement in field sampling efforts as well as ongoing coordination with USGS and other collaborators.
What kind of award instrument was used for this opportunity?
This was a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement, a cooperative agreement indicates the federal agency expected substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $250,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The expected number of awards was one.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the announcement.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Was this opportunity open to the general public or to organizations outside the CESU network?
No. The announcement states it was not open to the general public or to organizations outside the Gulf Coast CESU network.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to provide research, technical assistance, and education support for federal land and resource management needs.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2013, and the closing date was August 12, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement indicates it was archived on November 1, 2013.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or assistance?
The listed contact was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
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