Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20006
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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, Pacific Northwest 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 Dec 8, 2011 and posted on Dec 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 19, 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 $16,130.00 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 Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20006), was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK). It was set up as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on science and technology research and development under CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The overall purpose was to support research and practical decision-support work that helps scientists and natural resource managers make better use of climate-related data products, particularly by clearly identifying, analyzing, and communicating uncertainty and limitations in those data.
The central problem the opportunity aimed to address was a common gap between the growing volume of available climate observations and projections and the real-world needs of people making management decisions. NOROCK emphasized that data products are only useful if they actually match stakeholder objectives, and if the uncertainty behind the data is not only examined but also explained in ways that are understandable and actionable. In other words, the work was meant to improve both the technical quality of climate information (by digging into uncertainty and limitations) and the usability of that information (by tailoring outputs and training end users).
The funded work was intended to begin tackling this issue through four connected activities. First, recipients were expected to analyze sources of uncertainty in projected climate ranges and in predicted changes to climate averages (means) and extreme events (extremes). This implies attention to where uncertainty comes from, such as differences among models, emissions scenarios, downscaling approaches, data quality constraints, and the challenges of representing extremes. Second, the opportunity called for producing informational products designed for users with different backgrounds and needs, signaling that outputs should not be one-size-fits-all; they should be translated into formats and language that fit varied audiences, including technical scientists and on-the-ground managers. Third, the work was expected to build user awareness about the strengths and weaknesses of multiple categories of climate data, including observed records, proxy data (indirect indicators like tree rings or lake sediments), and modeled outputs (such as global and regional climate models). The emphasis here was on improving climate literacy in a practical sense: helping people understand what each data type can and cannot confidently support. Fourth, the project was expected to include targeted workshops for Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) scientists and resource managers, indicating a strong training and outreach component where findings and tools would be shared directly with the intended user community.
In terms of award structure and funding, the announcement anticipated a single award ("ExpectedAwards: 1") with an estimated total funding amount of $16,130. The listed award ceiling and floor were both shown as $0, which typically indicates the agency did not specify formal upper or lower limits in that field even though an estimated total amount was provided. No cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was limited. Because the opportunity was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, only organizations that were already participating partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU were eligible to apply. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. This restriction meant the competition was not broadly open to the general public or all institutions; it was targeted to a defined network of CESU partners capable of collaborating under the CESU framework.
The timeline for the opportunity was short. It was posted on December 8, 2011, with an original and current closing date of December 19, 2011, and it was later archived on February 7, 2012. The primary public listing and access point was Grants.gov, and the contact provided for access issues was Faith Graves (fgraves@usgs.gov, 703-648-7356).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G12AS20006.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS center administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered through the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK).
What type of award was this?
It was set up as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What program or assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808, described as USGS Research and Data Collection.
What was the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose was to support research and practical decision-support work that helps scientists and natural resource managers make better use of climate-related data products by identifying, analyzing, and communicating uncertainty and limitations in those data.
What problem was the opportunity trying to address?
It aimed to address the gap between the growing volume of climate observations and projections and the real-world needs of people making management decisions, with a focus on ensuring data products match stakeholder objectives and that uncertainty is examined and communicated in understandable, actionable ways.
What kinds of activities were expected to be supported?
The funded work was intended to begin tackling the issue through four connected activities: (1) analyzing sources of uncertainty in projected climate ranges and in predicted changes to climate averages and extreme events; (2) producing informational products designed for users with different backgrounds and needs; (3) building user awareness about strengths and weaknesses of observed, proxy, and modeled climate data; and (4) conducting targeted workshops for Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) scientists and resource managers.
What did the opportunity mean by analyzing uncertainty in climate projections?
It called for analyzing sources of uncertainty in projected climate ranges and predicted changes in climate means (averages) and extremes (extreme events). The description implies attention to where uncertainty can come from, such as differences among models, emissions scenarios, downscaling approaches, data quality constraints, and challenges in representing extremes.
What kinds of informational products were expected?
The opportunity called for producing informational products designed for users with different backgrounds and needs, indicating outputs should be tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, using formats and language appropriate for varied audiences (including technical scientists and on-the-ground managers).
What categories of climate data were specifically mentioned?
Three categories were specifically mentioned: observed records, proxy data (indirect indicators such as tree rings or lake sediments), and modeled outputs (such as global and regional climate models).
What was the goal of the user awareness and training component?
The goal was to improve practical climate literacy by helping users understand what different types of climate data can and cannot confidently support, including their strengths, weaknesses, uncertainties, and limitations.
Who were the intended workshop participants?
The opportunity specified targeted workshops for Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) scientists and resource managers.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $16,130.
Were there stated award floor or ceiling limits?
The listed award ceiling and award floor were both shown as $0, which typically indicates formal upper or lower limits were not specified in that field even though an estimated total funding amount was provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that were already participating partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU, because the opportunity was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Was this opportunity open to the general public or all institutions?
No. The competition was not broadly open; it was restricted to the defined network of Pacific Northwest CESU partner organizations.
What is the CESU framework in general terms (as described in the opportunity information)?
CESUs were described as structured partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 8, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was December 19, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on February 7, 2012.
Where was the opportunity listed and accessed?
The primary public listing and access point was Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity listing?
The contact provided for access issues was Faith Graves. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov. Phone: 703-648-7356.
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