Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0030
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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 Apr 20, 2009 and posted on Apr 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $16,996.00 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 the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance and education. Participants of the Rocky Mountain CESU are invited to apply
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0030), titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU," was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and was designed to support a single anticipated award with an estimated total funding amount of $16,996. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, and both the award ceiling and floor were shown as $0, which typically indicates the specific award amount and any formal limits were not set in the public summary even though a total estimate was provided.
The central purpose of the project was to implement an Amphibian Monitoring Protocol within Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. The work emphasized field-based monitoring and standardized data collection, with a strong educational component aimed at giving students hands-on, real-world experience. A key deliverable implied by the description is that student participants would be trained and coached to correctly identify amphibian species and to carry out the field methodology used for monitoring, specifically visual encounter surveys. Visual encounter surveys are a common wildlife monitoring approach where trained observers systematically search habitat areas for target species and record observations using standardized procedures, which is essential for producing comparable data across sites and years.
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit framework, specifically participants of the Rocky Mountain CESU. CESUs are cooperative partnerships intended to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and educational outcomes. In practical terms, this means the opportunity was not broadly open to the general public; it was aimed at organizations already participating in the Rocky Mountain CESU network (the announcement referenced "Others" with clarification in the eligibility section, but the key constraint was CESU participation).
The timeline for the opportunity was short and clearly defined. It was posted and created on April 20, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2009, and it was archived on May 30, 2009. With only about 10 days between posting and closing, the announcement appears geared toward CESU partners who were already positioned to respond quickly and carry out the work in coordination with the parks and USGS.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356. The associated CFDA number was 15.808, identified as "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," which aligns with the monitoring, data gathering, and applied research focus described in the project statement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09HQPA0030.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU."
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award was used?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to implement an Amphibian Monitoring Protocol within Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
Where would the work take place?
The work was focused on field monitoring activities in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
What kind of work did the project emphasize?
The description emphasized field-based monitoring and standardized data collection to support amphibian monitoring.
Was there an education or student training component?
Yes. The project included a strong educational component intended to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience.
What were students expected to learn or do as part of the work?
A key implied deliverable was that students would be trained and coached to correctly identify amphibian species and carry out the field monitoring methodology, specifically visual encounter surveys.
What are visual encounter surveys in the context of this opportunity?
Visual encounter surveys were described as a common wildlife monitoring approach where trained observers systematically search habitats for target species and record observations using standardized procedures. This helps produce data that can be compared across different sites and years.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity was designed to support a single anticipated award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $16,996.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor both show $0?
The public summary showed both the award ceiling and award floor as $0. Based on the summary language, this typically indicates that the specific award amount and any formal limits were not set in the public summary, even though an estimated total funding amount was provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically participants of the Rocky Mountain CESU.
Was this opportunity open to the general public?
No. In practical terms, it was not broadly open to the general public; it targeted organizations already participating in the Rocky Mountain CESU network.
What are CESUs and why do they matter for eligibility?
CESUs are cooperative partnerships intended to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and educational outcomes. For this opportunity, CESU participation was the key eligibility constraint.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on April 20, 2009.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 30, 2009.
How long was the application window?
There were about 10 days between posting (April 20, 2009) and closing (April 30, 2009).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2009.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
Faith Graves could be reached at 703-648-7356.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 15.808.
What is the CFDA program name listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA program name was "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection."
How does the CFDA program relate to the project described?
The CFDA listing aligns with the opportunity focus on monitoring, data gathering, and applied research tied to amphibian monitoring protocols and standardized field data collection.
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