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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the official title of this funding opportunity?

The official title is "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North and West Alaska CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00046).

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Southwest Biological Science Center.

What type of award is being offered?

The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

Based on the listing, a cooperative agreement typically means USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, beyond just providing funding. This can include collaboration on project direction, technical input, and/or coordination during the period of performance.

What is the purpose of this opportunity?

The purpose is to continue and strengthen cooperation between USGS and a university partner within the North and West Alaska Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) network.

What is the practical research focus described in the notice?

The notice describes a practical research focus aimed at supporting applied decision methods work connected to management and planning along the Colorado River in Arizona.

Which activity category does this opportunity fall under?

It is listed under the activity category "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."

What CFDA program is associated with this funding?

The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."

How many awards did the announcement anticipate making?

The announcement anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

What was the estimated total funding available?

The estimated total funding available was $43,500.

Is there an award ceiling or floor?

The listing shows an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This usually indicates that a specific funding range was not formally set in the listing, even though an estimated total amount was provided. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for any budget constraints, allowable costs, and specific expectations.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is restricted to participating partners of the North and West Alaska CESU Program. The listing indicates it is not an open competition to the general public, private entities, or institutions outside that partnership.

Does the opportunity specify the intended recipient type?

Yes. The notice indicates that one member institution from the North and West Alaska CESU was intended to receive the cooperative agreement.

What is the CESU framework described in the notice?

The CESU framework is described as a way to create cooperative, mission-focused partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and educational support for federal land and resource management needs.

When was the opportunity posted?

It was posted (and created) on March 16, 2015.

What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date listed was March 30, 2015.

How long was the application window?

Based on the dates provided (March 16, 2015 to March 30, 2015), the timeline was short and specific.

When was the opportunity archived?

The opportunity was later archived on September 16, 2015.

Where could applicants find the official announcement and full requirements?

The listing directed users to Grants.gov via the additional information link provided in the opportunity listing.

Who is the contact person for administrative or access issues?

The listed USGS contact is Faith Graves.

How can Faith Graves be reached?

Faith Graves can be reached by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.

Is this opportunity open to the general public or private companies?

No. The listing states that eligibility is restricted to participating partners of the North and West Alaska CESU Program, and that it is not an open competition to the general public, private entities, or institutions outside that partnership.

Which geographic areas are referenced in the project description?

The partnership network referenced is the North and West Alaska CESU, while the applied decision methods work described is connected to management and planning along the Colorado River in Arizona.

Is this opportunity a discretionary funding opportunity?

Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.