Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0073
Apply for 10HQPA0073
- 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 7, 2010 and posted on Jun 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 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 $6,521.00 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 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 10HQPA0073) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) cooperative agreement solicitation under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The project is framed as applied science and technology research meant to support natural resource decision-making, especially as it relates to climate change impacts in the Northern Rocky Mountains. NOROCK emphasizes producing and sharing unbiased scientific information for managers and partners working across Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho, and it routinely collaborates with federal and state land management agencies, Tribal governments, universities, and other organizations.
The core purpose of the award is to generate “critical information” on how climate change, particularly warming stream temperatures, could threaten Rocky Mountain tailed frog (Ascaphus montanus) populations in Glacier National Park and other parts of the Northern Rockies. The work is intended to combine field studies, laboratory experiments, and genetic approaches to connect environmental change (stream temperature) to biological outcomes that matter for population persistence. In practical terms, the project is aimed at understanding whether warmer streams will change larval growth rates, body condition, and survival, which are key indicators for how well populations may cope as conditions shift.
A major scientific focus is testing how increased stream temperatures affect A. montanus larvae. That includes measuring growth and condition under different thermal exposures and estimating survival outcomes, likely by linking field temperature regimes to observed larval performance and by using controlled lab experiments to isolate temperature effects. Another central question is local adaptation: the project seeks to determine whether different populations (within and among streams) are adapted to their local thermal environments. This matters because if populations are locally adapted, warming may impact some streams more severely than others and could also shape which populations are most important to conserve as potential sources for resilience or recolonization.
The opportunity also calls for population genetic work to quantify genetic variation and connectivity both within streams and among streams. That typically involves using genetic markers to infer gene flow, identify population structure, and determine whether stream networks function as connected habitats or as isolated units. In addition, the work is expected to estimate effective population size, a genetics-based metric that helps managers understand long-term viability and vulnerability to inbreeding and random genetic drift. Together, the thermal ecology and genetics components are meant to provide a more complete picture of risk under climate change, including whether populations can adapt, move, or maintain enough genetic diversity to persist.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity with an expected single award (Expected Awards: 1) and an estimated total funding amount of $6,521. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency anticipates substantial involvement with the recipient during project performance (for example, coordination on study design, data needs, deliverables, or management relevance), as opposed to a more hands-off grant. The CFDA listing is 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The original and current closing date listed is June 16, 2010, with an archive date of July 16, 2010, indicating the posting is an archived historical opportunity rather than an open competition today.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU Program. CESUs are partnership networks set up to facilitate research, technical assistance, and education tied to ecosystem management needs, so applicants generally must already be part of that CESU partnership to be considered eligible under this announcement. For access issues or announcement-related questions, the listed contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 10HQPA0073.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This solicitation is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK).
What program is this solicitation issued under?
It is a cooperative agreement solicitation under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to generate "critical information" about how climate change, particularly warming stream temperatures, could threaten Rocky Mountain tailed frog (Ascaphus montanus) populations in Glacier National Park and other parts of the Northern Rockies.
What type of work is being requested under this opportunity?
The project is framed as applied science and technology research intended to support natural resource decision-making, especially decisions related to climate change impacts in the Northern Rocky Mountains.
Which geographic areas are most relevant to NOROCK's work and partnerships?
NOROCK commonly supports managers and partners working across Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho. The project emphasis includes Glacier National Park and the broader Northern Rockies.
What species is the focus of the scientific research?
The research focuses on the Rocky Mountain tailed frog (Ascaphus montanus), with a strong emphasis on larval life stages.
What climate-related stressor is the project centered on?
The central stressor is increasing stream temperature associated with climate change and how this warming could affect frog populations.
What biological outcomes does the project intend to evaluate?
The opportunity highlights evaluating whether warmer streams change larval growth rates, body condition, and survival, because these indicators relate to population persistence under shifting conditions.
What kinds of study approaches are expected?
The project is expected to combine field studies, laboratory experiments, and genetic approaches to connect stream temperature conditions to biological responses relevant to long-term persistence.
What is meant by "local adaptation" in the context of this project?
The solicitation calls for determining whether different frog populations (within and among streams) are adapted to their local thermal environments. This matters because warming may affect some streams or populations more severely than others, and it may influence conservation priorities.
Why does local adaptation matter for management decisions?
If populations are locally adapted, then warming could produce uneven impacts across the landscape, and certain populations may be particularly important to conserve as potential sources of resilience or recolonization.
What genetics work is included in the scope?
The opportunity expects population genetic analyses to quantify genetic variation and connectivity within streams and among streams, typically using genetic markers to infer gene flow and population structure.
What does "connectivity" refer to in this announcement?
Connectivity refers to whether stream networks function as connected habitats that allow movement and gene flow among populations, or whether they act as isolated units with limited exchange.
What is "effective population size," and is it part of this work?
Yes. The work is expected to estimate effective population size, which is a genetics-based measure that helps managers evaluate long-term viability and potential vulnerability to inbreeding and random genetic drift.
How do the thermal ecology and genetics components fit together?
Together, they are intended to provide a more complete picture of climate risk, including whether populations may be able to adapt, move, or maintain sufficient genetic diversity to persist as stream temperatures warm.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement described in this announcement?
The solicitation notes that a cooperative agreement generally means the agency anticipates substantial involvement during performance, such as coordination on study design, data needs, deliverables, or management relevance, rather than a more hands-off grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists Expected Awards: 1, indicating it is anticipated to result in a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $6,521.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.808, titled USGS Research and Data Collection.
Is this opportunity currently open for applications?
No. The closing date listed is June 16, 2010, and the archive date is July 16, 2010, indicating this is an archived historical opportunity rather than an open competition today.
What is the application closing date shown on the announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is June 16, 2010.
What does the archive date indicate?
The archive date of July 16, 2010 indicates the posting is archived and should be treated as a historical record rather than a current solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU Program.
Do applicants need to already be part of the Rocky Mountain CESU partnership?
Yes. The announcement indicates applicants generally must already be part of that CESU partnership to be considered eligible.
What kinds of organizations does NOROCK commonly collaborate with?
NOROCK routinely collaborates with federal and state land management agencies, Tribal governments, universities, and other organizations.
Who is the contact person for access issues or announcement-related questions?
The listed contact is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist.
What phone number is provided for the contact?
The phone number provided is 703-648-7356.
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