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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, Piedmont South 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 Jun 27, 2011 and posted on Jun 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 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 $50,000.00 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 PIEDMONTSOUTH ATLANTIC COAST Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20064), was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through its National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC). It is a discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expected to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project rather than simply providing a pass-through award. The overall purpose was to support research that helps agencies and partners develop practical, science-based ways to plan for and respond to climate change impacts on natural resources, with an emphasis on translating research into usable adaptation planning and implementation tools.
At the center of the opportunity is the concept of "climate smart conservation." The project focus was not only to promote adaptation in general, but to define what climate smart conservation actually looks like in practice and to make it measurable. One major goal was to develop and implement a clear framework for climate smart conservation, including a set of science-based criteria or key characteristics that could be used to assess or evaluate climate adaptation projects and initiatives. In other words, the award was intended to produce more than theory; it aimed to generate concrete standards or evaluation criteria that decision-makers could apply when judging whether an adaptation project is credible, effective, and grounded in the best available science.
A second major goal was to develop science-based approaches that support the planning, design, and implementation of adaptation strategies. This included improving understanding of climate vulnerability for targeted natural resources, which typically involves assessing exposure to climate stressors, sensitivity of species or ecosystems, and their capacity to adapt. The work envisioned by the opportunity would help practitioners connect vulnerability findings to the selection and design of adaptation actions, so that conservation investments could be better targeted to real risks and realistic management options.
A third goal was to develop science-based decision processes that organizations can use as guidance to incorporate climate smart conservation into existing planning and management systems. This part of the opportunity emphasized integration: rather than treating climate adaptation as a separate add-on, the intended outcome was guidance that helps agencies and organizations embed climate considerations into the planning approaches they already use. Deliverables under this goal would likely resemble decision frameworks, step-by-step guidance, or structured processes that make it easier for managers to incorporate climate information and adaptation principles into routine conservation and resource management decisions.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity was posted on June 27, 2011, with an original and final closing date of July 11, 2011, and it was archived on August 10, 2011. The estimated total funding available was $50,000, with an expected number of awards of one. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates the announcement did not specify formal minimum or maximum limits in those fields even though an estimated total amount was provided. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," and the activity category was identified as science and technology and other research and development.
Eligibility was limited in a specific way: applicants had to be participating partners of the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education. Because of this restriction, the competition was not broadly open to the general public; it was intended for organizations already recognized as members of that specific CESU network.
For applicants needing assistance with the announcement, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G11AS20064.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This was issued as a cooperative agreement. That means USGS expected substantial involvement in the project during performance, rather than providing a pass-through award with minimal agency participation.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
The overall purpose was to support research that helps agencies and partners develop practical, science-based ways to plan for and respond to climate change impacts on natural resources, with a strong emphasis on translating research into usable tools for adaptation planning and implementation.
What is meant by "climate smart conservation" in this opportunity?
In this announcement, "climate smart conservation" is the central organizing concept for the work. The focus was on defining what climate smart conservation looks like in practice and making it measurable, not just promoting adaptation in general.
What were the main goals or focus areas of the project?
The opportunity described three major goals: (1) develop and implement a clear framework for climate smart conservation that is measurable, including science-based criteria or key characteristics to evaluate adaptation projects; (2) develop science-based approaches to support planning, design, and implementation of adaptation strategies, including improving understanding of climate vulnerability for targeted natural resources; and (3) develop science-based decision processes and guidance to incorporate climate smart conservation into existing planning and management systems.
Was the award intended to produce practical outputs or primarily theory?
The award was intended to produce more than theory. A major emphasis was on generating concrete standards, evaluation criteria, decision frameworks, and other usable guidance that decision-makers can apply when judging or designing climate adaptation efforts.
What kinds of evaluation criteria or standards were envisioned?
The announcement emphasized creating science-based criteria or key characteristics for climate smart conservation that could be used to assess climate adaptation projects and initiatives, including whether they are credible, effective, and grounded in the best available science.
How does climate vulnerability fit into the work described?
The opportunity highlighted improving understanding of climate vulnerability for targeted natural resources, typically by considering exposure to climate stressors, sensitivity of species or ecosystems, and their capacity to adapt. The intent was to connect vulnerability findings to the selection and design of adaptation actions.
What does "integration into existing planning systems" mean here?
It means the work should help agencies and organizations embed climate considerations into the planning and management approaches they already use, rather than treating climate adaptation as a separate add-on. Expected deliverables under this goal were described as decision frameworks, step-by-step guidance, or structured processes to support routine conservation and resource management decisions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 27, 2011.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both July 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 10, 2011.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $50,000.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
Was there an award minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling)?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. In context, that typically indicates the announcement did not specify formal minimum or maximum limits in those fields, even though it provided an estimated total funding amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What activity category was used for this opportunity?
The activity category was identified as science and technology and other research and development.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to participating partners of the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or any organization?
No. Because eligibility was restricted to participating partners of the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU, the competition was not broadly open to the general public.
What is a CESU in the context of this announcement?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education. This opportunity was specifically tied to the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network.
What does USGS "substantial involvement" mean for applicants?
The announcement specified a cooperative agreement, which signals that USGS expected to be actively involved during the project. This generally contrasts with an assistance award where the agency plays a more limited role after making the award.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants reach the point of contact?
Faith Graves could be reached by phone at 703-648-7356.
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