Opportunity Information: Apply for G11AS20006
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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" 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 Jan 26, 2011 and posted on Jan 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 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 $20,000.00 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 Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) opportunity titled "Desert South CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G11AS20006) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection efforts. In practical terms, the purpose is to support research, technical assistance, and education activities that align with USGS mission needs and that are carried out through the CESU network, specifically the Desert Southwest CESU partnership.
This particular announcement reflects how CESUs operate as structured partnerships rather than open, broad competitions. Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Program. The listing indicates "Others" as the general applicant type, but the controlling requirement is CESU membership in that specific regional unit. These partnerships typically include universities, federal agencies, and other cooperating organizations working together to deliver applied science, resource management support, and related educational activities. Because of this limitation, the opportunity is mainly intended to route USGS-supported work to established CESU partners that can rapidly collaborate on projects relevant to ecosystems and resource management in the Desert Southwest context.
Financially, the announcement anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $20,000. The notice shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as $0), which usually signals that the agency did not define formal per-award boundaries in the public synopsis, even though the overall expected funding level is identified. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The combination of a modest total funding level and a single expected award suggests a targeted, project-specific effort rather than a large multi-project program.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted on January 18, 2011, with an original closing date of January 27, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of February 4, 2011. The record was archived on April 18, 2011. Those dates indicate a short application window, which is common for some CESU-related announcements when the applicant pool is restricted to existing partners and the agency is moving quickly to fund a defined need.
For applicants or interested parties trying to obtain the full announcement details (such as the specific statement of work, submission requirements, or evaluation criteria), the synopsis points to Grants.gov as the additional information link. The listed contact for access issues is Faith Graves at USGS, reachable by phone at 703-648-7356 or by email at fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Desert South CESU" under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G11AS20006.
3) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding opportunity. USGS is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
4) What type of award is being used (grant or cooperative agreement)?
The announcement is offered as a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work rather than only providing funding with minimal agency participation.
5) What is the purpose of this CESU opportunity?
The purpose is to support research, technical assistance, and education activities that align with USGS mission needs and that are carried out through the CESU network, specifically within the Desert Southwest CESU partnership.
6) What activity category does this funding fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
7) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS research and data collection efforts.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. While the synopsis may list "Others" as an applicant type, the controlling requirement is membership in that specific CESU unit.
9) Is this an open competition for any organization?
No. This announcement reflects how CESUs operate as structured partnerships rather than open, broad competitions. It is primarily intended for established Desert Southwest CESU partners.
10) How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
11) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $20,000.
12) Is there an award ceiling or award floor?
The notice shows no stated award ceiling or award floor; both are listed as $0. This typically indicates that formal per-award minimums or maximums were not defined in the public synopsis, even though the overall expected funding level is identified.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
14) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 18, 2011.
15) What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date was January 27, 2011, and it was later extended to a current closing date of February 4, 2011.
16) What does it mean that the record was archived?
The record was archived on April 18, 2011. Based on the dates shown, this indicates the opportunity is no longer active and is retained as an archived listing.
17) Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The synopsis points to Grants.gov for additional information, which is where applicants would typically find the full announcement package, including items like the statement of work, submission requirements, and evaluation information (if provided in the full posting).
18) Who can be contacted for access issues or questions related to accessing the opportunity?
The listed contact for access issues is Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
19) What kinds of organizations are typically part of a CESU partnership?
The information provided notes that CESU partnerships typically include universities, federal agencies, and other cooperating organizations working together to deliver applied science, resource management support, and related educational activities. For this opportunity, the key requirement is being an existing partner in the Desert Southwest CESU.
20) Why is the application window so short?
The timeline shown (posting on January 18, 2011, closing on February 4, 2011) reflects a short application window. The provided synopsis notes that this is common for some CESU-related announcements when the eligible applicant pool is restricted to existing partners and the agency is moving quickly to fund a defined need.
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