Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00116
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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, Rocky Mountain 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 26, 2014 and posted on Jun 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120,000.00 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 Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00116) was a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research grant issued by the USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). It was offered as a cooperative agreement and was designed to support a single award for science and technology and other research and development activities. The focus of the project was ecological research on plague as a major disrupting force across ecosystems in the western United States, with an emphasis on understanding how this non-native disease reshapes wildlife communities and broader ecosystem dynamics.
The scientific problem at the center of the announcement is plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. While plague is widely recognized for its severe impacts on prairie dog colonies and the federally endangered black-footed ferret, the opportunity framed the issue as broader than a single species or habitat. The announcement highlighted that plague occurs in many ecosystem types beyond grasslands and that its conservation consequences from the Pacific Coast through the Great Plains were not well understood. A key point was the potential for cascading or "ripple" effects: plague-driven changes in rodent populations can alter competition among species, shift predator-prey relationships, and change how energy and nutrients move through ecosystems. Because more than half of U.S. rodent species considered to be of conservation concern occur within the geographic range of plague, the opportunity emphasized that the disease could be influencing a wide array of sensitive species and ecological communities, not only the most well-known prairie dog-ferret system.
In terms of program structure and eligibility, the opportunity was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU. CESUs are partnership networks intended to connect federal agencies with universities, tribal entities, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligibility was limited to participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU, meaning only organizations formally included in that CESU network could apply. The listing identified the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others," with the clarification that applicants must be Rocky Mountain CESU partners. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Funding details indicated an estimated total of $120,000 with one expected award. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), which typically signals that the precise budget size and scope would be defined through the proposal and negotiation process rather than a strict preset range. The CFDA program number was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), aligning the project with USGS research and monitoring priorities.
The timeline shows the opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 25, 2014, and it was later archived on September 26, 2014. Additional information and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov. For access issues or questions, the contact provided was Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.
Overall, this grant opportunity sought to strengthen scientific understanding of how plague functions as an ecosystem-level disturbance in the western U.S., moving beyond isolated case studies toward a clearer picture of conservation risks and ecological knock-on effects across a large geographic region and many potentially vulnerable rodent-associated communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number of this grant?
This opportunity was the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00116.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office administered the opportunity?
The grant was issued by the USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT).
What type of award was offered?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement.
Was this a competitive grant or a discretionary award?
It was described as a discretionary USGS research grant.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicated a single award was expected.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $120,000.
Was an award minimum or maximum (floor/ceiling) specified?
No. The award floor and ceiling were both listed as 0, indicating the precise budget size and scope would be determined through the proposal and negotiation process rather than a preset range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are partnership networks intended to connect federal agencies with universities, tribal entities, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU. Only organizations formally included in that CESU network could apply.
How did the opportunity describe the eligible applicant category?
The listing identified the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others," with the clarification that applicants must be Rocky Mountain CESU partners.
What was the main scientific focus of the project?
The focus was ecological research on plague as a major disrupting force across ecosystems in the western United States, emphasizing how this non-native disease reshapes wildlife communities and broader ecosystem dynamics.
What disease was the opportunity centered on?
The central problem was plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
Why did the opportunity treat plague as an ecosystem-level issue rather than a single-species issue?
The announcement emphasized that plague occurs in many ecosystem types beyond grasslands and that its conservation consequences from the Pacific Coast through the Great Plains were not well understood. It highlighted the potential for cascading effects where plague-driven changes in rodent populations can alter competition among species, shift predator-prey relationships, and change energy and nutrient flows through ecosystems.
Which species were mentioned as commonly associated with plague impacts?
The opportunity referenced severe impacts on prairie dog colonies and the federally endangered black-footed ferret, while emphasizing that broader impacts likely extend beyond this well-known system.
What geographic area did the opportunity emphasize?
The focus was on ecosystems in the western United States, with conservation consequences discussed from the Pacific Coast through the Great Plains.
Why were rodent species a particular concern in the announcement?
The opportunity noted that more than half of U.S. rodent species considered to be of conservation concern occur within the geographic range of plague, suggesting the disease could be influencing many sensitive species and ecological communities.
What kinds of ecological effects did the opportunity highlight as possible "ripple" effects of plague?
It described potential ripple effects including altered competition among species, shifts in predator-prey relationships, and changes in how energy and nutrients move through ecosystems due to plague-driven changes in rodent populations.
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number was 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was July 25, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 26, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and additional details?
Additional information and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact provided was Faith Graves.
What phone number and email were provided for the contact?
Faith Graves could be reached at 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.
What types of activities was this award intended to support?
It was designed to support science and technology and other research and development activities related to ecological research on plague and its ecosystem impacts.
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