Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AS00059
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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" 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 1, 2013 and posted on Jun 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 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 $17,745.00 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), through its Alaska Science Center, posted a discretionary research funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program for the North and West Alaska region. The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS is expected to be actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than simply providing a pass-through grant. The scientific focus is on disease dynamics in high-latitude wintering mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), specifically looking at how infection patterns change over the seasons and how those patterns relate to immune responses over time.
The core purpose of the project is to investigate seasonal variation in three closely related measures in these mallards: avian malaria infection, avian influenza infection, and avian influenza seroprevalence (the proportion of birds carrying antibodies indicating prior exposure). In addition to documenting whether and when birds are infected, the work is designed to examine how the timing of avian influenza viral shedding lines up with how long antibodies remain detectable after infection. That relationship matters because it helps clarify when infected birds are most likely to be contagious (shedding virus) versus when they may appear negative for active infection but still show evidence of past exposure through antibodies. The announcement also notes the broader ecological and public/animal health importance of the topic: waterfowl are a major natural reservoir for avian influenza A viruses, and understanding infection and immunity patterns in wild ducks contributes to better interpretation of surveillance data and disease risk assessments.
This opportunity is limited to partners within the North and West Alaska CESU network. CESUs are structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management needs. To be eligible, an applicant must already be a participating partner of the North and West Alaska CESU; the listing does not indicate that non-partners can apply directly.
Administratively, the opportunity was listed on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00059, with CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The posting date was June 17, 2013, with an original closing date of June 27, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of July 12, 2013. The USGS anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding available was $17,745, and the notice indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the data fields, which typically means the announcement did not formally specify minimum and maximum award sizes within the structured fields, even though an estimated total amount is provided.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact at USGS: Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). The additional information link referenced Grants.gov as the primary source for full solicitation details and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Alaska Science Center.
What program is this opportunity offered under?
This is a discretionary research funding opportunity posted under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program for the North and West Alaska region.
Is this award a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means USGS is expected to be actively involved with the recipient during the project, rather than simply issuing funding as a pass-through grant.
What is the main scientific topic of the project?
The project focuses on disease dynamics in high-latitude wintering mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), examining how infection patterns change across seasons and how those patterns relate to immune responses over time.
Which species is the study focused on?
The work is specifically focused on mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) that winter at high latitudes.
Which diseases or infection measures are being studied?
The project investigates seasonal variation in three closely related measures in these mallards: avian malaria infection, avian influenza infection, and avian influenza seroprevalence (the proportion of birds with antibodies indicating prior exposure).
What does "avian influenza seroprevalence" mean in this announcement?
In this context, seroprevalence refers to the proportion of birds carrying antibodies to avian influenza, which indicates prior exposure even if the bird is not currently testing positive for active infection.
Beyond documenting infections, what relationship is the project designed to examine?
In addition to identifying whether and when birds are infected, the work is designed to examine how the timing of avian influenza viral shedding aligns with how long antibodies remain detectable after infection.
Why does the relationship between viral shedding and antibody detectability matter?
It helps clarify when infected birds are most likely to be contagious (shedding virus) versus when they may appear negative for active infection but still show evidence of past exposure through antibodies.
What broader importance does the announcement associate with this research?
The announcement notes ecological and public/animal health relevance because waterfowl are a major natural reservoir for avian influenza A viruses. Understanding infection and immunity patterns in wild ducks supports better interpretation of surveillance data and improves disease risk assessments.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the North and West Alaska CESU network. An applicant must already be a participating partner of the North and West Alaska CESU.
Can an organization that is not a North and West Alaska CESU partner apply?
The listing does not indicate that non-partners can apply directly. The opportunity is described as limited to partners within the North and West Alaska CESU network.
What are CESUs, as described in the notice?
CESUs are structured partnerships connecting federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management needs.
Where was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was listed on Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G13AS00059.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 17, 2013.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was June 27, 2013, and it was later extended.
What is the current closing date listed in the notice?
The current closing date listed is July 12, 2013.
How many awards did USGS anticipate making?
USGS anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available was $17,745.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Did the announcement specify an award ceiling or floor?
In the structured data fields, the award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0. This typically indicates the announcement did not formally specify minimum and maximum award sizes within those fields, even though an estimated total amount is provided.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation details and application instructions?
The notice referenced Grants.gov as the primary source for the full announcement and application instructions.
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact listed is Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
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