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Opportunity Summary:

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, South Florida/Caribbean CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00082) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support applied science and technical work tied to ecological restoration and species conservation in South Florida and nearby marine environments. Managed by the USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center in Davie, Florida, the project is focused on providing mapping, data visualization, and spatial and temporal analysis support for research on indicator species connected to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), as well as for marine threatened and endangered species. The central idea is that restoring and protecting ecosystems such as the Everglades depends on being able to measure ecological integrity over time and to track how restoration actions are affecting key species and habitats, which requires strong geospatial analysis and clear, decision-ready visual products.

The scientific and programmatic rationale behind the opportunity is rooted in biodiversity protection priorities that exist at multiple levels, from global commitments down to local and regional management needs. For the Everglades Restoration Initiative specifically, a major goal is to restore and maintain native biological diversity across South Florida while also supporting the recovery of listed threatened and endangered species. Indicator species research is highlighted because these species can serve as measurable signals of ecosystem condition, allowing managers and scientists to evaluate whether restoration activities are producing the intended ecological benefits. The opportunity recognizes that effective monitoring and evaluation depend on integrating ecological datasets with geospatial tools, producing maps and analyses that can reveal patterns, trends, and responses to restoration across both space and time.

The scope of work is best described as technical support for geospatial components of ongoing or planned research efforts. This includes building and refining maps, performing spatial analyses, and developing data visualizations that help interpret ecological processes and species responses to restoration actions. Although the announcement does not list a rigid set of deliverables in the excerpt provided, the emphasis suggests work such as integrating multiple datasets, analyzing distributions and habitat associations, identifying spatial trends relevant to restoration performance, and translating complex ecological information into products that can be used by scientists and restoration practitioners. The work is intended to support research tied to CERP indicator species and also to extend to marine contexts involving threatened or endangered species, reflecting the connected nature of South Florida ecosystems and coastal/marine management concerns.

Funding for the opportunity is estimated at a total of $98,000, with an expected single award. The listing shows no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which is commonly used in postings when the agency does not specify fixed bounds in that field even though an estimated total funding amount is provided elsewhere. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808 (US Geological Survey Research and Data Collection) and is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

Eligibility is limited and specific: applicants must be participating partners in the South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other partners to provide research, technical assistance, and education. In practical terms, this means the competition is not open to the general public or to organizations that are not already formal CESU partners within that regional network.

Key dates in the announcement indicate it was posted and created on May 26, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 12, 2015, and an archive date of August 26, 2015. The sponsoring agency is the USGS (Geological Survey). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). The additional information link provided points to Grants.gov for the full posting and application details.

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