Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00028
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- The DOI-USGS1 in the education, 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2016 and posted on Feb 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $51,644.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00028) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS). It is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, collaboration on scope, deliverables, review cycles, or coordination to ensure the final products meet agency training needs). The opportunity falls under the broad activity areas of education and science and technology, with a research and development training focus tied to practical workforce skill-building.
The core purpose of the award is to support the development of a set of training courses in R, the statistical programming language widely used for data analysis, visualization, and reproducible research. The project is specifically aimed at producing R courses that are suitable for online delivery, including potential hosting or distribution through DOILearn, the Department of the Interior's learning management and training platform. In practical terms, this suggests the deliverables are not just lesson content, but content packaged in a way that works in an online training environment, such as modular lessons, structured learning objectives, exercises, assessments, and materials formatted for web-based instruction.
Eligibility is limited to a CESU partner under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network, with the eligible applicant category listed as "Others" and clarified in the full eligibility text (not included in the excerpt). CESUs are cooperative partnerships that often include universities, nonprofit organizations, and research entities that work with federal agencies on mission-relevant science, technical assistance, and training. This structure signals that the award is intended for an established partner already affiliated with the CESU program rather than open competition among all institutions.
The funding details indicate a single expected award with an award ceiling of $51,644. The posting and creation dates are both February 1, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) is February 15, 2016, reflecting a short application window typical of some targeted cooperative agreement opportunities. The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to U.S. Geological Survey research and related activities. Overall, the opportunity is a small, focused, one-award solicitation aimed at building practical, online-ready R training content that can be deployed to support DOI and USGS staff development and data analysis capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number G16AS00028.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which is a type of discretionary federal assistance.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expects substantial involvement during project performance. Based on the description provided, this may include collaboration on the project scope and deliverables, participation in review cycles, and coordination to ensure the final training products meet agency training needs.
What are the main activity areas for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the broad activity areas of education and science and technology, with an emphasis on research and development training tied to practical workforce skill-building.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support the development of a set of training courses in R (the statistical programming language used for data analysis, visualization, and reproducible research).
What kind of training content is expected to be produced?
The project is aimed at producing R courses suitable for online delivery. The description suggests deliverables go beyond written lesson notes and may include online-ready components such as modular lessons, structured learning objectives, exercises, assessments, and materials formatted for web-based instruction.
Is the training intended for a specific platform?
The courses are intended to be suitable for online delivery, including potential hosting or distribution through DOILearn, the Department of the Interior's learning management and training platform.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to a CESU partner under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others", with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full eligibility text (not included in the excerpt).
Is this opportunity open to all universities, nonprofits, or research organizations?
Based on the provided information, it is not an open competition for all institutions. It is intended for an established CESU partner affiliated with the Rocky Mountain CESU network.
What is a CESU and why does it matter for eligibility?
CESUs are cooperative partnerships that often include universities, nonprofit organizations, and research entities that work with federal agencies on mission-relevant science, technical assistance, and training. For this opportunity, CESU participation matters because the award is designed for partners already affiliated with the Rocky Mountain CESU.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The funding details indicate a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $51,644.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting and creation dates are both February 1, 2016. The application deadline (original and current closing date) is February 15, 2016.
How long is the application window?
Based on the dates provided (February 1, 2016 to February 15, 2016), the application window is short, which is typical of some targeted cooperative agreement opportunities.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808, which corresponds to U.S. Geological Survey research and related activities.
Is this opportunity focused on research, training, or both?
It is framed as research and development training with a practical workforce skill-building focus. The central deliverable described is the creation of online-ready R training courses.
What audience are the training courses intended to support?
The opportunity is described as supporting DOI and USGS staff development and data analysis capacity, suggesting the courses are intended to meet agency training needs for personnel who use data analysis workflows.
What makes this solicitation "small" or "focused"?
Based on the information provided, it is small and focused because it is limited to one expected award, has a defined award ceiling of $51,644, and targets a specific, practical deliverable: online-ready R training content.
What deliverable qualities does "online-ready" imply?
The description indicates that online-ready deliverables may include features that work well in an online training environment, such as structured modules, learning objectives, hands-on exercises, assessments, and formatting suitable for web-based instruction and possible DOILearn distribution.
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