Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00059
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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 Atlantic 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 Apr 14, 2014 and posted on Apr 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $125,000.00 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 North Atlantic Coast (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) posted a discretionary research funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the North Atlantic Coast CESU. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or oversight) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is tied to CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection efforts.
The purpose of the project is to support research that develops a comprehensive approach for evaluating and establishing dragonfly larvae as reliable biosentinels of aquatic mercury (Hg) contamination. In practical terms, the funded partner would be working on how to use dragonfly larvae as a consistent biological indicator to detect and assess mercury pollution in water bodies. The emphasis is on making the approach robust and broadly applicable across National Park units nationwide, suggesting the work is meant to be scalable beyond a single park or region and to help inform monitoring strategies in multiple environments managed by the National Park Service.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $125,000 in total, with the USGS expecting to make one award. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), which usually indicates the agency did not set formal minimum or maximum bounds in the summary record, even though the estimated total amount provides a strong clue about the intended project size. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to organizations that are official partners within the North Atlantic Coast CESU network. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other qualified entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. Because of that restriction, the opportunity was not open to the general public or to organizations outside the CESU partnership framework; applicants had to be participating members of the North Atlantic Coast CESU to be considered.
Key dates for the posting show a short application window. The opportunity was posted on April 14, 2014, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of April 25, 2014. The listing was archived on July 14, 2014. The funding opportunity number is G14AS00059, and the title is "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU."
For further details or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Faith Graves at USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov. The announcement was also available through Grants.gov, with an additional information link provided in the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary research funding opportunity posted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the North Atlantic Coast CESU. The funding opportunity number is G14AS00059, and the opportunity title is "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU."
2) What funding mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates USGS expects substantial involvement in the project during the period of performance (for example, collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or oversight), rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
3) What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support research that develops a comprehensive approach for evaluating and establishing dragonfly larvae as reliable biosentinels of aquatic mercury (Hg) contamination.
4) What does it mean to use dragonfly larvae as "biosentinels" for mercury?
In practical terms, the work is focused on how dragonfly larvae can be used as a consistent biological indicator to detect and assess mercury pollution in aquatic environments.
5) Is the work intended for a specific location, or is it meant to be applied broadly?
The emphasis is on making the approach robust and broadly applicable across National Park units nationwide. The description indicates the work is intended to be scalable beyond a single park or region and to help inform monitoring strategies across multiple environments managed by the National Park Service.
6) What program area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
7) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection efforts.
8) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $125,000.
9) How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS expected to make one award.
10) Is there an award ceiling or award floor?
The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both were listed as 0). This usually means the agency did not set formal minimum or maximum bounds in the summary record, even though the estimated total amount ($125,000) provides a strong indication of the intended project size.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are official partners within the North Atlantic Coast CESU network.
13) Is this opportunity open to the general public or to organizations outside the CESU network?
No. Because eligibility is restricted to North Atlantic Coast CESU partners, the opportunity is not open to the general public or to organizations outside the CESU partnership framework.
14) What is a CESU, in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other qualified entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. This opportunity is being issued through the North Atlantic Coast CESU.
15) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted/Created: April 14, 2014
- Original closing date: April 25, 2014
- Current closing date: April 25, 2014
- Archived: July 14, 2014
16) How long was the application window?
Based on the posted and closing dates (April 14, 2014 to April 25, 2014), the application window was short.
17) Where was the announcement posted or made available?
The announcement was available through Grants.gov, and the posting referenced an additional information link.
18) Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
19) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary research funding opportunity posted by USGS.
20) What is the official title and number for referencing this opportunity?
The official title is "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU" and the funding opportunity number is G14AS00059.
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