Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20011
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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, South Florida/Caribbean 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 Feb 8, 2011 and posted on Feb 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 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 $18,000.00 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. This assistance is provided through a CESU cooperative agreement, which is neither a contract nor a grant. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the South Florida Caribbean CESU Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a small, targeted federal research award issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically the South Florida/Caribbean CESU. It is titled "Impact of the Deep Fire on Hardwood Hammocks in Big Cypress National Preserve" and is intended to support science and technology research related to understanding ecological impacts from a significant fire event in a sensitive South Florida ecosystem. The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which means the USGS anticipates substantial involvement in the work (for example, coordination on study design, data needs, deliverables, or integration with agency priorities). It is explicitly not a traditional procurement contract and not a standard grant in the usual sense, but rather a CESU-style assistance award used to accomplish shared research goals between the agency and a partner institution.
The project focus is on the effects of a "deep fire" on hardwood hammocks within Big Cypress National Preserve. Hardwood hammocks are elevated, tree-dominated islands of relatively dense broadleaf vegetation that occur within the broader wetland landscape of Big Cypress. Because these areas can differ in soils, hydrology, and fuel characteristics compared with surrounding habitats, a deep-burning fire (often associated with drought conditions and the consumption of organic soils or peat) can have distinct and potentially long-lasting ecological consequences. While the announcement text provided here does not list specific tasks or methods, the title and context indicate that the work would likely involve assessing fire severity and burn impacts, evaluating vegetation damage and recovery patterns, and documenting changes to habitat structure and potentially soils or hydrologic conditions that influence long-term resilience of hammock communities.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20011, categorized as discretionary funding, and placed under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category. The CFDA listing is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which is commonly used for USGS research assistance and data-oriented cooperative work. USGS expected to make a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $18,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, so the applicant would not be required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of the award. The notice lists an award ceiling and floor as $0, which typically reflects that a specific fixed cap was not entered into the Grants.gov fields even though an estimated total funding amount is provided; in practical terms, the best indicator of expected award size here is the stated $18,000 total for one award.
Eligibility is limited and is the most important gatekeeping detail in this announcement. Applicants must be a participating partner of the South Florida/Caribbean CESU Program. The announcement labels eligible applicants broadly as "Others" but clarifies that only CESU partners are eligible. CESUs are formal partnership networks that include universities, research institutions, and other organizations, created to streamline collaboration with federal land and resource agencies by using established cooperative agreement mechanisms and shared administrative terms. If an organization is not already part of the South Florida/Caribbean CESU, it would generally need to pursue partnership status separately rather than applying directly to this specific funding notice.
Timing details show that the opportunity was posted and created on February 8, 2011, with an original and current closing date of February 17, 2011, indicating a very short application window (about nine days). The opportunity was later archived on May 7, 2011. The short turnaround is consistent with some CESU competitions that are directed to a limited pool of pre-qualified partners and intended to move quickly to address an immediate research or management need.
For those seeking official materials or having trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice points to the Grants.gov listing and provides a USGS contact: Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, reachable at 703-648-7356 or fgraves@usgs.gov. This contact would typically be the person to assist with access issues, submission requirements, or administrative questions about the cooperative agreement process under the CESU mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Impact of the Deep Fire on Hardwood Hammocks in Big Cypress National Preserve."
Which federal agency is offering this award?
This is a federal research award issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program framework is this opportunity offered under?
The award is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically the South Florida/Caribbean CESU.
What kind of funding mechanism is being used (grant vs. contract)?
The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement. It is explicitly not a traditional procurement contract, and it is not described as a standard grant in the usual sense. Under a cooperative agreement, USGS anticipates substantial involvement in the work.
What does "substantial involvement" by USGS typically mean for this award?
USGS substantial involvement can include coordination on study design, data needs, deliverables, and/or integration with agency priorities, consistent with the cooperative agreement approach described in the notice.
What is the main research topic or focus area?
The project focuses on understanding the ecological impacts of a "deep fire" on hardwood hammocks within Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida.
What are hardwood hammocks, as described in the notice?
Hardwood hammocks are elevated, tree-dominated islands of relatively dense broadleaf vegetation that occur within the broader wetland landscape of Big Cypress National Preserve.
Why might a "deep fire" be especially significant for hardwood hammocks?
Because hardwood hammocks can differ from surrounding habitats in soils, hydrology, and fuel characteristics, a deep-burning fire (often associated with drought conditions and the consumption of organic soils or peat) can cause distinct and potentially long-lasting ecological consequences.
Does the notice list specific tasks or methods that applicants must use?
No. The announcement text provided does not list specific tasks or methods. However, the title and context indicate the work would likely involve assessing fire severity and burn impacts, evaluating vegetation damage and recovery patterns, and documenting changes to habitat structure and potentially soils or hydrologic conditions that influence long-term resilience.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G11AS20011.
How is the funding categorized?
The notice categorizes this as discretionary funding and places it under the activity category "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What CFDA program listing applies to this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS expects to make a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $18,000.
Is there an award ceiling or award floor?
The notice lists an award ceiling and floor as $0. This is described as likely reflecting that a specific fixed cap was not entered into the Grants.gov fields, even though an estimated total funding amount of $18,000 is provided. The best indicator of expected award size is the stated $18,000 total for one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, so a non-federal match is not required as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to participating partners of the South Florida/Caribbean CESU Program. The notice labels eligible applicants broadly as "Others" but clarifies that only CESU partners are eligible.
If an organization is not a South Florida/Caribbean CESU partner, can it apply?
No. Based on the notice, only participating partners of the South Florida/Caribbean CESU are eligible to apply. Organizations that are not partners would generally need to pursue CESU partnership status separately rather than applying directly to this specific notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on February 8, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is February 17, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (February 8, 2011) and closing date (February 17, 2011), the application window was about nine days, which the notice describes as consistent with some CESU competitions aimed at a limited pool of pre-qualified partners.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 7, 2011.
Where can applicants find the official listing and materials?
The notice points to the Grants.gov listing for official materials.
Who is the USGS contact for questions or access issues?
The notice lists Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, as the USGS contact.
What contact details are provided for the USGS point of contact?
Faith Graves can be reached by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
What types of questions would the listed contact typically help with?
Based on the notice, the contact would typically assist with access issues, submission requirements, or administrative questions about the cooperative agreement process under the CESU mechanism.
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