Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00101
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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, North and West Alaska 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 Jul 7, 2015 and posted on Jun 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,150.00 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 Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North and West Alaska CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00101) is a small US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary research award issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The project is focused on understanding pollination ecology tied to berry production in northern blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosum), a high latitude species where climate driven changes in temperature may be reshaping plant pollinator relationships. USGS is seeking a CESU partner to carry out research that quantifies both pollen loads and the composition of pollinator communities associated with berry production, helping clarify how environmental conditions translate into reproductive outcomes for this plant.
At the core of the work is the link between climate and pollination services. The opportunity notes that warmer air temperatures at high latitudes have been associated with increased pollinator visitation rates, but it also highlights a broader concern: climate change can disrupt mutualistic interactions between plants and pollinators. Even if visitation increases under some conditions, shifts in timing, community makeup, or behavior could still reduce effective pollination, weaken ecosystem resiliency, and contribute to declines or extinctions of pollinators and plants over time. By measuring pollen loads (how much and what type of pollen pollinators carry or deposit) alongside surveys of the pollinator community visiting northern blueberry, the project aims to generate evidence on whether changing conditions are likely to support or undermine berry production and the stability of these interactions.
Administratively, USGS expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $7,150. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted June 29, 2015, created July 7, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2015, and it was archived September 29, 2015. While the topic is tied to the North and West Alaska CESU title, eligibility is restricted to organizations that are partners in the CESU network as specified in the announcement, meaning applicants must be a participating CESU partner (the notice references the Gulf Coast CESU Program in its eligibility language). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as collaboration on study design, data standards, or reporting.
For applicants trying to locate the full announcement and requirements, the notice points to Grants.gov as the source for complete details. The contact listed for access issues is Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 or fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), North and West Alaska CESU opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00101.
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial involvement by USGS during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, data standards, or reporting).
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The project focuses on pollination ecology tied to berry production in northern blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosum), a high-latitude species where climate-driven changes in temperature may be reshaping plant-pollinator relationships.
What research is USGS asking the CESU partner to conduct?
USGS is seeking a CESU partner to conduct research that (1) quantifies pollen loads and (2) characterizes the composition of pollinator communities associated with berry production in northern blueberry. The intent is to clarify how environmental conditions translate into reproductive outcomes for the plant.
Why does the opportunity emphasize climate and pollination services?
The opportunity describes a link between climate conditions and pollination services. It notes that warmer air temperatures at high latitudes have been associated with increased pollinator visitation rates, while also highlighting concern that climate change can disrupt mutualistic plant-pollinator interactions. Changes in timing, community makeup, or pollinator behavior could reduce effective pollination even if visitation increases.
What is meant by "pollen loads" in the context of this project?
Within this opportunity, pollen loads refer to how much pollen pollinators carry or deposit and what type of pollen is involved, measured alongside pollinator community surveys to evaluate potential effects on berry production.
What outcomes is the project trying to understand or predict?
The project aims to generate evidence about whether changing environmental conditions are likely to support or undermine northern blueberry berry production and the stability of plant-pollinator interactions, including broader implications for ecosystem resiliency and potential long-term declines or extinctions of pollinators and plants.
How many awards did USGS expect to make?
USGS expected to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $7,150.
Is there an award ceiling or floor stated in the listing?
No. The listing indicates that there is no stated award ceiling or award floor.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are partners in the CESU network as specified in the announcement. Applicants must be a participating CESU partner. The eligibility language in the notice references the Gulf Coast CESU Program.
Does the opportunity allow applications from non-CESU organizations?
Based on the notice, no. The opportunity restricts eligibility to organizations that are CESU partners as specified in the announcement.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and complete requirements?
The notice points applicants to Grants.gov for the complete details of the opportunity.
What were the posting and closing dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 29, 2015. It was created on July 7, 2015. The original closing date was July 17, 2015, and the current closing date is also listed as July 17, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 29, 2015, and the closing date listed is July 17, 2015.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the opportunity materials?
The contact listed for access issues is Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 or via email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
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