Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00064
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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 Ecoystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests 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 Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Apr 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120,000.00 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. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the North Atlantic Coast (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00064) is a US Geological Survey discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically tied to the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU context. The project focus is applied research and model development aimed at explaining and predicting nutrient dynamics in the nearshore waters of Lake Ontario along the New York shoreline corridor from the Niagara River eastward to the Genesee Embayment. The practical driver behind the work is a set of ongoing nearshore water quality concerns, especially the rise in nuisance algae and related impairments that affect ecological health, recreation, and coastal resource management.
The USGS is looking for a CESU partner to build on and extend earlier nearshore investigations completed in 2008 and 2013. Those earlier efforts were conducted to support the binational Lake Ontario Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP), and this new work is meant to strengthen the scientific understanding of how nutrient inputs from tributaries and major inflows translate into nearshore water quality responses. In other words, the grant is not just about measuring nutrients in isolation; it is about using modeling to connect sources, transport, transformation, and resulting conditions in the nearshore zone, where problems like algal growth are most visible and where physical processes such as circulation, mixing, and shoreline dynamics can strongly influence outcomes.
A key theme of the announcement is alignment and coordination with ongoing management frameworks and monitoring programs. The work is expected to complement the Lake Ontario LaMP nearshore monitoring and research efforts and, ideally, support the broader goals associated with EPA Annex 4. While the announcement text does not spell out specific deliverables in detail, the intent is clearly to produce modeling results and interpretation that can be used by agencies and partners working on Lake Ontario nutrient management, nearshore assessment, and responses to algal and water quality problems. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial interaction with USGS during the project, with shared responsibilities and coordination that typically go beyond what is common in a standard grant.
The total estimated funding listed is $120,000, with one expected award, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number is 15.808 (US Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The opportunity was posted April 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2015, and it was later archived on July 13, 2015. Eligibility is restricted to CESU partners; specifically, the announcement states that eligible recipients must be participating partners of the North Atlantic Coast CESU Program, which means a prospective applicant would need to be an approved CESU partner within that network rather than a general public applicant.
For access to the full announcement and application package, the listing points to Grants.gov. The contact provided for questions or assistance accessing the announcement is Faith Graves at USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G15AS00064.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement and coordination with USGS during the project.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The listing describes it as a USGS discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement.
What program/network is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and is specifically tied to the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU context.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to CESU partners. The announcement states that eligible recipients must be participating partners of the North Atlantic Coast CESU Program, meaning the applicant must already be an approved CESU partner within that network (not a general public applicant).
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding listed is $120,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 15.808, titled US Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focus is applied research and model development aimed at explaining and predicting nutrient dynamics in the nearshore waters of Lake Ontario along the New York shoreline corridor from the Niagara River eastward to the Genesee Embayment.
What water quality problem is motivating this work?
The practical driver is ongoing nearshore water quality concerns, especially the rise in nuisance algae and related impairments affecting ecological health, recreation, and coastal resource management.
What geographic area is covered by the study?
The geographic focus is the nearshore waters of Lake Ontario along the New York shoreline, from the Niagara River eastward to the Genesee Embayment.
How does this opportunity relate to prior studies?
USGS is seeking a CESU partner to build on and extend earlier nearshore investigations completed in 2008 and 2013.
What were the earlier (2008 and 2013) investigations intended to support?
Those earlier efforts were conducted to support the binational Lake Ontario Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP).
Is the project only about measuring nutrient concentrations?
No. The description emphasizes modeling to connect nutrient sources, transport, transformation, and resulting nearshore conditions, rather than measuring nutrients in isolation.
What kinds of processes does the opportunity highlight as important for nearshore outcomes?
The announcement highlights that physical processes such as circulation, mixing, and shoreline dynamics can strongly influence nearshore water quality outcomes and visible problems like algal growth.
What is the expected relationship between the project and Lake Ontario management frameworks?
The work is expected to align and coordinate with ongoing management frameworks and monitoring programs, complementing Lake Ontario LaMP nearshore monitoring and research efforts.
Does the opportunity mention any connection to EPA Annex 4?
Yes. The announcement indicates that the work should ideally support broader goals associated with EPA Annex 4.
What kinds of outputs or deliverables are implied?
Specific deliverables are not spelled out in detail in the provided text, but the intent is to produce modeling results and interpretation that agencies and partners can use for nutrient management, nearshore assessment, and responses to algal and water quality problems in Lake Ontario.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement for applicants?
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial interaction with USGS during the project, including shared responsibilities and coordination beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 24, 2015.
Was the opportunity archived?
Yes. It was later archived on July 13, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application package?
The listing points to Grants.gov for access to the full announcement and application package.
Who should be contacted with questions or for help accessing the announcement?
The contact provided is Faith Graves at USGS. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
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