Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20042
Apply for G11AS20042
- 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 20, 2011 and posted on Jun 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $20,790.00 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 Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20042) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement focused on applied research and tool development in science and technology. The core purpose was to support work that would research and develop a simple, effective method for detecting amphibian species by analyzing water samples for environmental DNA (eDNA). In practical terms, the grant was aimed at improving how amphibians can be monitored in aquatic habitats by using genetic traces organisms shed into the environment, rather than relying only on traditional field surveys that can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and sometimes disruptive to sensitive species or habitats.
This award was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply providing funds and receiving final reports. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $20,790. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The notice listed award ceiling and floor as $0, which typically indicates the funding range was not specified in the standard ceiling/floor fields, even though an estimated total amount was provided.
Eligibility was limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically those participating in the Rocky Mountain CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnerships intended to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that meet public needs. In this case, the announcement emphasized that only participating Rocky Mountain CESU partners could be considered eligible, and it referred applicants to the additional eligibility information in the full announcement on Grants.gov for clarification.
Administratively, the opportunity fell under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection). The opportunity was posted on June 8, 2011, with creation dated June 20, 2011. The original closing date was June 16, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of June 30, 2011, and the opportunity was archived on September 6, 2011. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 and by email at fgraves@usgs.gov. The announcement also pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the full opportunity details and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20042)?
It was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU Program. The announcement focused on applied research and tool development in science and technology.
What was the main goal of this grant?
The core purpose was to support research and development of a simple, effective method to detect amphibian species by analyzing water samples for environmental DNA (eDNA). The intent was to improve amphibian monitoring in aquatic habitats using genetic traces organisms shed into the environment, rather than relying only on traditional field surveys.
What kind of approach or technology was the project expected to develop?
The project focus was on an eDNA-based detection method using water samples. The method was described as needing to be simple and effective for detecting amphibian species in aquatic environments.
Why did the opportunity emphasize eDNA instead of traditional field surveys?
According to the announcement description, traditional field surveys can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and sometimes disruptive to sensitive species or habitats. The grant aimed to advance monitoring methods that could reduce reliance on those more intensive approaches by using genetic material found in environmental samples.
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That generally indicates USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, rather than only providing funds and receiving final reports.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the notice was $20,790.
Was 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 receiving the award, based on the information provided.
Why did the notice show an award ceiling and floor of $0?
The notice listed the award ceiling and floor as $0. This typically indicates that a funding range was not specified in the standard ceiling/floor fields, even though an estimated total funding amount was provided elsewhere in the announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to partners within the CESU network who participate in the Rocky Mountain CESU Program. The announcement stated that only participating Rocky Mountain CESU partners could be considered eligible and referred applicants to the full announcement on Grants.gov for additional eligibility clarification.
What is a CESU, in general terms?
CESUs are formal partnerships intended to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that meet public needs. This opportunity was issued under that partnership framework for the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 15.808, titled U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on June 8, 2011. The creation date listed was June 20, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was June 16, 2011. It was later extended, with a current closing date of June 30, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 6, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full opportunity details and application instructions, including any additional eligibility information referenced by the notice.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves at USGS.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Faith Graves could be reached by phone at 703-648-7356 and by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
What agency issued the opportunity?
The funding announcement was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What kind of work did the announcement emphasize (research vs. implementation)?
The notice emphasized applied research and tool development in science and technology, centered on developing an eDNA-based method for amphibian detection using water samples.
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