Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20003
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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 Nov 28, 2011 and posted on Nov 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 29, 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 $31,900.00 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. This assistance is provided through a CESU cooperative agreement, which is neither a contract nor a grant. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20003) was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Geological Survey agency name, as a discretionary funding opportunity intended to support science and technology research and development. It was offered through a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU. In practical terms, this means the award mechanism is designed to support collaborative research and technical work through an established partnership network, and it is explicitly described as neither a standard federal contract nor a traditional grant.
The research focus is tied to fisheries ecology in Florida. The USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center sought to provide financial assistance for a project investigating the use of fish otoliths to identify prime nursery areas for two important sport and estuarine fish species in Tampa Bay: common snook and red drum. Otoliths are calcified ear stones in fish that record chemical and structural information as the fish grows, and they are widely used in fisheries science to infer age, growth history, movement patterns, and habitat use. In the context of this opportunity, the project aim was to use otolith-based approaches to help determine which areas of Tampa Bay function as key nursery habitats, information that can support management decisions about habitat protection, restoration priorities, and fishery sustainability.
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.808, "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection." The funding profile indicated an estimated total funding amount of $31,900 with an expected number of awards of 1. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), which typically indicates the agency did not set formal minimum or maximum dollar bounds in the public summary, even though an estimated total was provided.
Eligibility was restricted. Applicants had to be a participating partner of the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU Program. The listing categorized eligible applicants as "Others," with clarification that eligibility depends on being within that CESU partnership. CESUs are structured networks of universities, agencies, and other partners that work together on research, technical assistance, and education, and this opportunity was reserved for those already affiliated with the relevant CESU unit.
Key timeline details show that the opportunity was posted on November 17, 2011, with a creation date of November 28, 2011. The original closing date was November 28, 2011, and it was subsequently updated to a current closing date of November 29, 2011, indicating a very short application window. The archive date was December 17, 2011, meaning the opportunity was formally archived shortly after the closing period.
For more information, the announcement referenced Grants.gov as the additional information link. The point of contact provided for access issues was Faith Graves, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 and by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU" and it has Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20003.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Geological Survey agency name.
What kind of funding opportunity is this (contract, grant, or something else)?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. It is explicitly described as neither a standard federal contract nor a traditional grant, and is intended to support collaborative research and technical work through an established partnership network.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It was offered through the CESU Program, specifically the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU.
What is the purpose or research focus of the project described in the announcement?
The project focus is fisheries ecology in Florida. The USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center sought financial assistance for a project investigating the use of fish otoliths to identify prime nursery areas for two fish species in Tampa Bay: common snook and red drum.
What are otoliths, and why are they being used in this project?
Otoliths are calcified ear stones in fish that record chemical and structural information as a fish grows. They are widely used in fisheries science to infer age, growth history, movement patterns, and habitat use. In this project, otolith-based approaches were intended to help determine which areas of Tampa Bay function as key nursery habitats.
Which species are specifically mentioned in the study?
The announcement specifically mentions common snook and red drum as the two important sport and estuarine fish species being studied in Tampa Bay.
What geographic area does the research relate to?
The research relates to Tampa Bay in Florida.
How could the results of this research be used?
The announcement describes that identifying key nursery habitats can support management decisions about habitat protection, restoration priorities, and fishery sustainability.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $31,900.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The announcement indicated an expected number of awards of 1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Was there an award ceiling or floor listed?
The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both were listed as 0). This typically indicates the agency did not set formal minimum or maximum dollar bounds in the public summary, even though an estimated total funding amount was provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to applicants who were participating partners of the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU Program. The eligible applicants category was listed as "Others," with clarification that eligibility depends on being within that CESU partnership.
What does it mean that eligibility is limited to a CESU partner?
Based on the announcement, CESUs are structured networks of universities, agencies, and other partners that work together on research, technical assistance, and education. This opportunity was reserved for those already affiliated with the relevant CESU unit (Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it created?
The opportunity was posted on November 17, 2011, with a creation date of November 28, 2011.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date was November 28, 2011. It was subsequently updated to a current closing date of November 29, 2011, indicating a very short application window.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was December 17, 2011.
Where could applicants find additional information or the official posting?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact provided for access issues is Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What type of work was this funding intended to support?
The opportunity was described as a discretionary funding opportunity intended to support science and technology research and development, tied to fisheries ecology and otolith-based habitat identification work in Tampa Bay.
Which USGS unit is mentioned in relation to the project?
The USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center is mentioned as seeking to provide financial assistance for the described project.
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