Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20081
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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 Aug 17, 2011 and posted on Aug 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $205,625.00 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 Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20081) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support science and technology research. It is administered by the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) and focuses on research that examines the potential for biofuels development in the southwestern United States as a way to help meet regional energy demand. The rationale behind the opportunity is that interest in alternative energy is rising quickly, and biofuels are receiving particular attention because they can often be used within existing engine and fuel infrastructure with fewer changes than some other alternatives. In practical terms, the project supported under this announcement would be expected to generate research-based insight into whether, where, and how biofuels could be developed in the Southwest in a way that is realistic for energy needs.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency anticipates having substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the related CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number is 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection. The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $205,625. No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funding. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are shown as $0), which usually indicates applicants needed to consult the full announcement for any budgeting constraints or agency expectations about project scale.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are official participating partners in the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnership networks designed to bring together federal agencies, universities, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to resource and ecosystem management priorities. Because this award is issued under the CESU framework, entities that are not members of the Rocky Mountain CESU would not be eligible to apply, even if they have relevant expertise, unless they applied through or partnered with an eligible CESU member in a way permitted by the program rules described in the full announcement.
Key dates associated with the posting indicate the opportunity was posted on August 3, 2011, created on August 17, 2011, and had an original closing date of August 15, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of August 22, 2011. The archive date was November 3, 2011, meaning it is no longer open for applications. For full details, the announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov via the link provided in the listing. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20081 and is offered through a cooperative agreement to support science and technology research.
What is the goal or focus of the project?
The project focus is research that examines the potential for biofuels development in the southwestern United States as a way to help meet regional energy demand. The work is intended to produce research-based insight into whether, where, and how biofuels could realistically be developed in the Southwest to address energy needs.
Why is USGS funding research on biofuels in the Southwest?
The rationale stated in the opportunity is that interest in alternative energy is rising quickly, and biofuels are receiving attention because they can often be used within existing engines and fuel infrastructure with fewer changes than some other energy alternatives.
Which USGS office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means USGS anticipates substantial involvement in the work compared with a standard grant.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The related CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number is 15.808, titled USGS Research and Data Collection.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $205,625.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The listing indicates that no cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funding.
Was an award ceiling or floor specified?
No. The notice did not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are shown as $0). This commonly indicates applicants needed to consult the full announcement for any budgeting constraints or agency expectations about the appropriate project scale.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to organizations that are official participating partners in the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is a CESU in this context?
CESUs are partnership networks designed to bring together federal agencies, universities, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to resource and ecosystem management priorities.
Can a non-member organization apply?
Not directly, based on the eligibility statement provided. Entities that are not members of the Rocky Mountain CESU would not be eligible to apply unless they applied through or partnered with an eligible CESU member in a way permitted by the CESU program rules described in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The listing indicates it was posted on August 3, 2011, and created on August 17, 2011.
What were the application closing dates?
The opportunity had an original closing date of August 15, 2011, and it was later extended to a current closing date of August 22, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was November 3, 2011, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
For full details, the announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov via the link provided in the listing.
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for technical difficulties was Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What geographic area is emphasized by this research effort?
The research emphasis is on the southwestern United States, with a practical goal of understanding biofuels development potential in that region.
What kinds of outcomes were expected from the supported project?
Based on the description provided, the supported project would be expected to generate research-based insights into whether biofuels development is feasible in the Southwest, where it may be feasible, and how it could be developed in a way that is realistic for regional energy needs.
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