Opportunity Information: Apply for G16AS00065
Apply for G16AS00065
- The DOI-USGS1 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2016 and posted on May 16, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 02, 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 $10,300.00 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 G16AS00065) was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Department of the Interior. It is a discretionary, science and technology-oriented research and development award offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out (for example, coordinating study design, field plans, or interpretation alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant).
The project is being offered through the USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center (WY-MT WSC) and focuses on a specific hydrologic question: quantifying how much groundwater is discharging into the Little Wind River across a roughly 3-kilometer study reach in central Wyoming. Instead of looking only at obvious point sources (like a single spring), the emphasis is on "distributed" groundwater discharge, which refers to groundwater entering the river diffusely along the channel or through the riverbed over a stretch of river. Understanding this exchange is important for water budgets, streamflow sustainability, and interpreting how groundwater contributions affect river temperature and water quality.
The work to be funded is centered on collecting samples in the study reach, analyzing them, and interpreting results using radon isotopes and selected environmental tracers. Radon-based approaches are commonly used in hydrology because radon can be enriched in groundwater relative to surface water, so elevated radon in river water can indicate groundwater inputs. Pairing radon measurements with other environmental tracers can strengthen the assessment by helping distinguish groundwater discharge signals from other processes (such as atmospheric exchange, mixing, or in-stream losses), and can support more defensible estimates of groundwater contributions along the reach. The recipient would be expected to provide the technical services needed to generate and interpret these tracer datasets for the Little Wind River study.
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically within the Rocky Mountain CESU, as indicated by the announcement language that the opportunity is being offered to a CESU partner. The listing notes the eligible applicant category as "Others," with further clarification typically provided in the original notice under an additional eligibility section, but the intent is that only qualifying CESU partner institutions are able to apply.
Financially, the opportunity is relatively small and targeted: it lists an award ceiling of $10,300 and anticipates making a single award. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.808. Key dates show the funding opportunity was created and posted on May 16, 2016, with an application closing date of June 2, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same), indicating a short application window consistent with a narrowly scoped, mission-focused research task.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G16AS00065.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary, science and technology-oriented research and development award offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the project. Based on the announcement, that involvement may include coordinating study design, field plans, or interpretation alongside the recipient, rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant.
Which USGS office is associated with the project?
The project is offered through the USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center (WY-MT WSC).
What is the main scientific question being funded?
The project focuses on quantifying how much groundwater is discharging into the Little Wind River across an approximately 3-kilometer study reach in central Wyoming.
Where is the study area?
The study reach is on the Little Wind River in central Wyoming, and it covers roughly 3 kilometers.
What is meant by "distributed" groundwater discharge in this project?
"Distributed" groundwater discharge refers to groundwater entering the river diffusely along the channel or through the riverbed over a stretch of river, rather than coming from a single, obvious point source like one spring.
Why is understanding groundwater discharge to the river important?
According to the opportunity description, understanding groundwater exchange is important for water budgets, streamflow sustainability, and interpreting how groundwater contributions affect river temperature and water quality.
What activities are expected to be funded under this award?
The funded work is centered on collecting samples in the study reach, analyzing those samples, and interpreting results using radon isotopes and selected environmental tracers.
What methods or tracers are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity specifically mentions radon isotopes and selected environmental tracers as the core analytical and interpretive tools for the assessment.
Why are radon-based approaches used for this type of hydrologic study?
Radon-based approaches are commonly used because radon can be enriched in groundwater relative to surface water. Elevated radon in river water can therefore indicate groundwater inputs.
Why pair radon measurements with other environmental tracers?
Pairing radon with other environmental tracers can strengthen the assessment by helping distinguish groundwater discharge signals from other processes (such as atmospheric exchange, mixing, or in-stream losses) and can support more defensible estimates of groundwater contributions along the reach.
What is the recipient expected to provide?
The recipient is expected to provide technical services needed to generate and interpret tracer datasets for the Little Wind River study, including sample collection support, laboratory/analytical work, and interpretation based on radon isotopes and other environmental tracers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically within the Rocky Mountain CESU. The announcement indicates the opportunity is being offered to a CESU partner.
The listing shows the eligible applicant category as "Others." What does that mean here?
The listing notes "Others" as the eligible applicant category, but the provided description clarifies that the intent is for only qualifying CESU partner institutions (within the Rocky Mountain CESU) to be able to apply.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $10,300.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
Is this a large, open-ended research program?
No. Based on the small award ceiling and the plan to make a single award, this appears to be a relatively small, targeted project focused on a specific, mission-oriented hydrologic question for a defined river reach.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was created and posted on May 16, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 2, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same, indicating a short application window.
What does the short application window suggest about the scope of the project?
Based on the description, the short window is consistent with a narrowly scoped, mission-focused research task tied to a specific study question and location.
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