Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00092
Apply for G16AS00092
- The DOI-USGS1 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2016 and posted on Jun 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $43,168.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00092), is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through its work in Corvallis, Oregon. It is being issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final report. The program falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 15.808) and is aimed at supporting applied research that can be used in real-world monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems.
The core purpose of the award is to support research and development of an inexpensive multi-sensor stream monitor (MSSM). The intent is to create or refine a field-deployable monitoring device capable of measuring and recording several environmental variables that are commonly needed for stream and watershed studies. The measurements explicitly called out include water temperature and air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, water pressure (used to determine depth and then converted to stream flow), and stream water conductivity. In practical terms, these parameters help scientists and resource managers understand stream conditions, track changes over time, and relate physical habitat conditions to biological and ecological outcomes. For example, temperature and solar radiation can be tied to heat stress in aquatic species, conductivity can be a proxy for dissolved ions and potential water quality shifts, and pressure-based depth measurements can be used to estimate discharge or flow dynamics when paired with appropriate calibration.
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network, and in this case the Pacific Northwest CESU. The listing notes "Others" as eligible applicants, but clarifies that eligibility is governed by the additional information associated with CESU partnership rules, meaning that applicants typically must be recognized CESU partners such as certain universities, nonprofits, tribes, or other approved entities within the CESU framework. The opportunity is structured to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $43,168, indicating a relatively focused, proof-of-concept or prototype-scale effort rather than a large multi-year research program.
Key administrative details include an original and current closing date of June 28, 2016, and a posting and creation date of June 13, 2016, reflecting a short application window. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted R&D support to develop a low-cost, multi-parameter stream monitoring system that can generate consistent, recorded field data on microclimate and hydrologic conditions, likely to improve monitoring coverage, reduce equipment costs, and enable broader deployment across streams in the Pacific Northwest or similar regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00092).
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Where within the USGS is this opportunity associated?
The opportunity is associated with USGS work in Corvallis, Oregon.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It is being issued as a cooperative agreement. This generally means USGS expects substantial involvement in the project during performance, rather than only providing funding and receiving a final deliverable.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to support research and development of an inexpensive multi-sensor stream monitor (MSSM) to support applied research and real-world monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems.
What is an MSSM in the context of this opportunity?
MSSM refers to a multi-sensor stream monitor: a field-deployable monitoring device intended to measure and record multiple environmental variables used in stream and watershed studies.
What kinds of measurements does the MSSM need to capture?
The opportunity explicitly calls out the following measurements: water temperature, air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, water pressure (used to determine depth and then converted to stream flow), and stream water conductivity.
How is water pressure used in this project?
Water pressure is used to determine water depth, which is then converted to stream flow (discharge) when paired with appropriate calibration.
Why are these measurements important for aquatic ecosystem monitoring?
These parameters help scientists and resource managers understand stream conditions, track changes over time, and relate physical habitat conditions to biological and ecological outcomes. For example, temperature and solar radiation can relate to heat stress in aquatic species, conductivity can act as a proxy for dissolved ions and potential water quality shifts, and depth/flow estimates support hydrologic understanding.
Is the research intended to be basic or applied?
The opportunity is aimed at supporting applied research that can be used in real-world monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems.
What is the program or activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network, specifically the Pacific Northwest CESU. While the listing notes "Others" as eligible, eligibility is governed by CESU partnership rules and generally applies to recognized CESU partners (such as certain universities, nonprofits, tribes, or other approved entities within the CESU framework).
Does this opportunity allow applicants outside the CESU Network?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is governed by CESU partnership rules and is limited to CESU partners (Pacific Northwest CESU). Any "Others" eligibility is still subject to those CESU requirements.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity is structured to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount of funding available?
The award ceiling is $43,168.
What does the funding level suggest about the project size?
The ceiling indicates a relatively focused effort, such as a proof-of-concept, prototype development, or refinement effort, rather than a large multi-year research program.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting and creation date is June 13, 2016, and the closing date is June 28, 2016 (both the original and current closing date are listed as June 28, 2016).
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on a posting date of June 13, 2016 and a closing date of June 28, 2016, the application window is short (about two weeks).
Is this opportunity focused on a particular geographic region?
The opportunity is tied to the Pacific Northwest CESU and USGS work in Corvallis, Oregon, and it is framed as supporting monitoring that could enable broader deployment across streams in the Pacific Northwest or similar regions.
What is the intended benefit of developing an inexpensive monitoring system?
The intent is to improve monitoring coverage, reduce equipment costs, and enable broader deployment of consistent field data collection across streams and watersheds.
What kinds of outputs are implied by the opportunity description?
The description emphasizes a field-deployable device that can measure and record multiple environmental variables, implying development or refinement of a working monitoring system capable of generating consistent recorded field data on microclimate and hydrologic conditions.
What does "substantial involvement" by USGS typically mean in a cooperative agreement?
In this context, it means USGS is expected to be involved as the project is carried out, rather than functioning only as a funding source that receives a final report at the end.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00092.
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