Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20051
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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 5, 2011 and posted on Jun 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $36,140.00 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 North and West Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a discretionary funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North and West Alaska CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20051). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds. The scientific focus is research and development in areas tied to permafrost and peatland landscapes, specifically examining trace gas dynamics, soil processes, and hydrological biogeochemistry. In practical terms, the work supported by this opportunity is aimed at improving understanding of how northern ecosystems function and change, including how carbon and other elements move through soils and waters and how those movements relate to greenhouse gas emissions and permafrost conditions.
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," and is categorized within "Science and Technology and other Research and Development." The posting date was June 20, 2011, with the original closing date of June 30, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of July 15, 2011. The opportunity was ultimately archived on September 20, 2011, indicating it is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope and structure of the program and similar future solicitations.
Funding was modest, with an estimated total funding amount of $36,140 and an expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1). No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowers barriers for eligible applicants who might not have access to non-federal matching funds. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, a common placeholder in older grants listings that usually means the specific budget constraints were defined in the full announcement rather than encoded into the summary fields.
Eligibility was limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the North and West Alaska CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other research organizations to provide research, technical assistance, and education. Because of that structure, the "EligibleApplicants" field is listed as "Others," with the key clarification that applicants must be a recognized CESU partner within the North and West Alaska network. For non-partners, the typical route would be to collaborate with an existing partner institution or pursue CESU partnership through the appropriate process, rather than applying directly as an independent entity.
For additional details, the announcement referenced Grants.gov and provided a point of contact at the USGS: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). This contact was offered specifically for help accessing the full announcement electronically, which suggests the complete solicitation contained the technical scope, expected deliverables, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and administrative terms that are not captured in the abbreviated summary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North and West Alaska CESU" under the USGS Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G11AS20051.
Which federal agency released this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. In practice, this typically indicates that USGS expects to be actively involved in the project in addition to providing funding (as opposed to a standard grant where agency involvement is usually more limited).
What program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the North and West Alaska CESU network.
What is the scientific focus of the work supported by this opportunity?
The scientific focus is research and development related to permafrost and peatland landscapes, with emphasis on trace gas dynamics, soil processes, and hydrological biogeochemistry.
What kinds of environmental questions does this opportunity aim to address?
Based on the summary description, the work is aimed at improving understanding of how northern ecosystems function and change, including how carbon and other elements move through soils and waters and how those movements relate to greenhouse gas emissions and permafrost conditions.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding area?
It is categorized within "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 20, 2011.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was June 30, 2011, and it was later extended. The current closing date listed is July 15, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 20, 2011, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
Why might archived opportunities still be useful to review?
Even though it is no longer open, the archived details can help clarify the scope, structure, and typical requirements of the CESU program and similar USGS solicitations in the future.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $36,140.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary indicates no cost sharing or matching was required.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The summary fields list an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This is commonly used as a placeholder in older grant listings and typically means specific budget constraints were provided in the full announcement rather than in the summary fields.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the North and West Alaska CESU Program. The listing shows "EligibleApplicants" as "Others," with the key clarification that applicants must be recognized CESU partners within that network.
Can a non-partner organization apply directly?
Based on the eligibility statement, non-partners were not eligible to apply directly. A typical path described in the summary is to collaborate with an existing partner institution or pursue CESU partnership through the appropriate process rather than applying as an independent entity.
What are CESUs in general?
CESUs are formal partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other research organizations to provide research, technical assistance, and education.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional details and access to the full solicitation.
Who was the USGS point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Faith Graves.
What contact information was provided for the USGS point of contact?
Faith Graves: 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.
What was the point of contact intended to help with?
The contact was offered specifically for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
What information was likely contained in the full announcement that is not in the summary?
The summary indicates the full solicitation likely contained details such as the technical scope, expected deliverables, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and administrative terms, which are not captured in the abbreviated listing.
What is the practical purpose of the research described in this opportunity?
In practical terms, the research described is intended to improve understanding of northern ecosystem processes and changes, including links between soil and water biogeochemistry, trace gas behavior, greenhouse gas emissions, and permafrost conditions.
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