Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00128
Apply for G15AS00128
- The Geological Survey in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest" 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 Sep 1, 2015 and posted on Aug 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,005.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,005.00 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).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest CESU.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00128), was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation. The activity is categorized under regional development, reflecting the applied, place-based nature of the work and its relevance to understanding and managing environmental resources in the Pacific Northwest.
The main purpose of the project is to support research that brings together glacier observations collected from multiple image acquisition platforms and turns them into a consistent, coherent time series of glacier volume change. In practical terms, the funded work is meant to reconcile and integrate data that may come from different sources and technologies (for example, aerial photography, satellite imagery, airborne lidar, terrestrial photogrammetry, or other remote sensing approaches) so that changes in glacier volume can be tracked over time in a way that is methodologically consistent and scientifically defensible. The announcement specifically identifies several key study sites in the Pacific Northwest: South Cascade Glacier, Mount Rainier, Mount Olympus, and Mount Baker. These locations are well-known for their scientific importance in glacier monitoring and for their relevance to regional hydrology, climate impacts, and downstream ecosystems.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $20,005. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $20,005, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," which aligns with the research and monitoring focus of the work.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are official partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU network. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research institutions to provide research, technical assistance, and education. Because the announcement restricts applicants to Pacific Northwest CESU partners, entities outside that partnership structure would not be eligible unless they participate through an eligible CESU partner consistent with CESU rules and the opportunity requirements. The listing categorizes eligible applicants broadly as "Others," but the eligibility clarification makes clear that CESU partnership status is the deciding factor.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on August 18, 2015, with creation dated September 1, 2015. The original closing date was September 4, 2015, and it was later extended to a current closing date of September 10, 2015. The archive date is October 4, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer active. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356.
Overall, this is a small, targeted USGS cooperative agreement intended to improve glacier change monitoring in the Pacific Northwest by producing an integrated volume-change record derived from multiple imaging data sources across several important glacier sites. The emphasis is on integration and consistency across platforms and time, which is essential when combining heterogeneous remote sensing datasets into a single time series that can support scientific analysis and, potentially, resource management decisions tied to climate-driven glacier change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AS00128.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What type of funding instrument is expected?
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
It means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How is the activity categorized?
The activity is categorized under regional development, reflecting applied, place-based work focused on understanding and managing environmental resources in the Pacific Northwest.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support research that combines glacier observations from multiple image acquisition platforms into a consistent and coherent time series of glacier volume change.
What kind of work is the recipient expected to do?
The funded work is meant to reconcile and integrate data from different sources and technologies so glacier volume changes can be tracked over time in a methodologically consistent and scientifically defensible way.
What kinds of data sources or platforms are mentioned?
The announcement references multiple image acquisition platforms and provides examples such as aerial photography, satellite imagery, airborne lidar, terrestrial photogrammetry, and other remote sensing approaches.
What is meant by creating a "consistent, coherent time series" of glacier volume change?
Based on the description, it refers to integrating heterogeneous datasets collected over time and across platforms into a single record of glacier volume change that is internally consistent in methods and defensible for scientific use.
Which glacier study sites are specifically identified?
The announcement specifically identifies South Cascade Glacier, Mount Rainier, Mount Olympus, and Mount Baker.
Why are these Pacific Northwest sites important in the context of this opportunity?
They are described as scientifically important for glacier monitoring and relevant to regional hydrology, climate impacts, and downstream ecosystems.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,005.
Is there a funding range (ceiling and floor), or is the amount fixed?
The ceiling and floor are both listed as $20,005, indicating the award amount is fixed rather than offered as a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are official partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU network.
The listing says eligible applicants are "Others." What does that mean here?
While the listing categorizes eligible applicants broadly as "Others," the eligibility clarification states that Pacific Northwest CESU partnership status is the deciding factor for eligibility.
Can an organization outside the Pacific Northwest CESU apply?
Not directly. The notice indicates entities outside the CESU partnership structure would not be eligible unless they participate through an eligible Pacific Northwest CESU partner, consistent with CESU rules and the opportunity requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 18, 2015.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is September 1, 2015.
What was the original closing date and what is the extended closing date?
The original closing date was September 4, 2015, and it was later extended to September 10, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is October 4, 2015, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active.
Who is the point of contact for assistance with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 703-648-7356.
In one sentence, what is this award trying to accomplish?
It is a small, targeted USGS cooperative agreement intended to improve glacier change monitoring in the Pacific Northwest by producing an integrated glacier volume-change record derived from multiple imaging data sources across several key glacier sites.
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