Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0061
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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 May 11, 2010 and posted on May 11, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000.00 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. CESU s 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0061), was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Rocky Mountain Geographic Science Center (RMGSC). It supports science and technology research focused on how the native mountain pine beetle (MPB) and related disturbance processes are affecting forest ecosystems in Colorado. While the large MPB outbreak and its consequences have been heavily studied in lodgepole pine forests west of the Continental Divide, this announcement highlights a growing concern that MPB is now affecting, or could increasingly affect, other tree species and the ecological and human systems that depend on them.
A central motivation for the work is uncertainty around MPB impacts on ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa). Ponderosa pine is a known host for MPB and is a dominant species in many lower-elevation forests east of the Continental Divide (including the Front Range). Unlike some systems where MPB impacts have a longer history of study, ponderosa pine ecosystems come with a complicated backdrop of both natural and human-driven disturbance, including wildfire and prescribed fire, drought stress, and logging. These past and ongoing stressors may shape how resilient or vulnerable ponderosa stands are to MPB attack, but the available evidence is limited. The opportunity places particular emphasis on isolated ponderosa pine stands on the west slope of the Continental Divide, which are relatively rare and may face an elevated risk of local extinction due to combined pressures such as MPB-related mortality, warming climate trends, and other disturbances. For land management agencies, including the National Park Service, understanding both historical disturbance patterns and future threats to these rare or isolated populations is presented as essential for making credible conservation and restoration decisions.
The funded project is expected to complement ongoing investigations already occurring in the eastern Front Range by focusing on four main research questions. First, the recipient should assess the current condition of rare west-slope ponderosa pine stands and evaluate their capacity to regenerate, with Rocky Mountain National Park mentioned as an example location of interest. Second, the research should identify which disturbance events or longer-term trends have influenced the historical population dynamics of these west-slope stands, essentially reconstructing how the stands have changed over time and what drove those changes. Third, the project should analyze how current and future disturbances, including MPB impacts and climate warming, could increase the likelihood that these already uncommon populations decline further or disappear locally. Fourth, the work should translate findings into practical implications for management, helping Rocky Mountain National Park and other resource managers understand what options may be most effective for conserving, restoring, or otherwise managing these ponderosa pine stands under changing conditions.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency is typical for the award. The program sits under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,000, and stated no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, reflecting the CESU model of partnering to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. The posting date was May 11, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 20, 2010, and an archive date of June 19, 2010. The listed point of contact was Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0061).
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through the Rocky Mountain Geographic Science Center (RMGSC).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The project supports science and technology research on how the native mountain pine beetle (MPB) and related disturbance processes are affecting forest ecosystems in Colorado.
Why is USGS emphasizing ponderosa pine in this announcement?
The announcement highlights uncertainty about MPB impacts on ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), a known MPB host and a dominant species in many lower-elevation forests east of the Continental Divide, including the Front Range.
How is this work different from prior MPB research in Colorado?
It notes that the large MPB outbreak and its consequences have been heavily studied in lodgepole pine forests west of the Continental Divide, but growing concern exists that MPB is now affecting, or could increasingly affect, other tree species and the ecological and human systems that depend on them.
What makes ponderosa pine ecosystems complicated to study in this context?
The announcement describes a complex backdrop of natural and human-driven disturbances, including wildfire and prescribed fire, drought stress, and logging. These factors may influence how resilient or vulnerable ponderosa stands are to MPB attack, but available evidence is limited.
What specific ponderosa pine stands are emphasized as a priority?
The opportunity places particular emphasis on isolated ponderosa pine stands on the west slope of the Continental Divide, which are described as relatively rare and potentially at elevated risk of local extinction.
Why are isolated west-slope ponderosa pine stands considered at higher risk?
The announcement points to combined pressures that may raise risk, including MPB-related mortality, warming climate trends, and other disturbances.
What is the management relevance of the proposed research?
The work is intended to help land management agencies (including the National Park Service) better understand historical disturbance patterns and future threats so they can make credible conservation and restoration decisions for rare or isolated ponderosa pine populations.
How is this project expected to relate to other research efforts?
The funded project is expected to complement ongoing investigations already occurring in the eastern Front Range, by focusing on west-slope ponderosa pine stands and related questions.
What are the main research questions the project is expected to address?
The announcement describes four main research questions: (1) assess current condition of rare west-slope ponderosa pine stands and their capacity to regenerate; (2) identify disturbance events or longer-term trends influencing historical population dynamics; (3) analyze how current and future disturbances (including MPB impacts and climate warming) could increase risk of further decline or local disappearance; and (4) translate findings into practical management implications.
What does the announcement mean by assessing "current condition" and "capacity to regenerate"?
Based on the information provided, it means evaluating the present state of rare west-slope ponderosa pine stands and examining whether they can successfully regenerate, as part of understanding resilience or vulnerability.
What does "historical population dynamics" refer to in this opportunity?
It refers to reconstructing how the west-slope ponderosa pine stands have changed over time and identifying what disturbance events or longer-term trends drove those changes.
What types of disturbances are specifically mentioned as relevant?
The opportunity explicitly mentions wildfire and prescribed fire, drought stress, logging, MPB impacts, and climate warming trends.
Is Rocky Mountain National Park specifically mentioned?
Yes. Rocky Mountain National Park is mentioned as an example location of interest for assessing the current condition of rare west-slope ponderosa pine stands and their regeneration capacity.
What deliverable is implied by "translate findings into practical implications for management"?
The announcement indicates the project should help Rocky Mountain National Park and other resource managers understand options that may be most effective for conserving, restoring, or otherwise managing these stands under changing conditions.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
What is the Rocky Mountain CESU in the context of this grant?
Based on the announcement, it reflects the CESU model of partnering to deliver research, technical assistance, and education, and only participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU network are eligible.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was May 11, 2010. The original and current closing date was May 20, 2010. The archive date was June 19, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
What does the funding opportunity number identify?
The funding opportunity number provided is 10HQPA0061, which identifies this specific grant announcement.
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