Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00027
Apply for G14AS00027
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecoysystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast 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 3, 2014 and posted on Feb 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 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 Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G14AS00027) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) funding call administered through the National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC). It supports science and technology research focused on improving how biological and ecological data are turned into practical tools for decision-making, especially when that information needs to be viewed, analyzed, or communicated in a geographic or spatial setting. The core emphasis is on the development challenges tied to Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and on automated visualization methods that work with spatial data, with the broader goal of producing better, more usable decision support products and user interfaces for biological data applications.
The project focus is specifically framed around the technical and design problems that arise when building DSTs that rely on spatial context, such as mapping-driven dashboards, geospatial models, interactive web maps, or automated reporting and visualization pipelines that update as new data come in. The USGS is looking for research that can identify and address issues such as integrating complex biological datasets with GIS layers, designing interfaces that allow users to explore spatial patterns without specialized technical training, and creating automated visualization approaches that translate underlying data into clear, defensible outputs. While the announcement does not prescribe a single method, it is clearly aimed at applied research and development that strengthens the effectiveness, usability, and reliability of tools used to support biological and natural resource decisions.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, meaning the USGS expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the performance of the work. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The opportunity anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as zero, which typically indicates that applicants should rely on the full announcement for specifics about budget expectations or that the agency did not set fixed minimums or maximums within the summary fields.
Eligibility is restricted to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically those participating in the Gulf Coast CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions to provide research, technical assistance, and education in support of public resource stewardship. In practical terms, an applicant must already be a recognized Gulf Coast CESU partner to be eligible under this announcement, and any organization that is not part of that partnership would not qualify unless they participated through an eligible partner consistent with CESU rules and the full announcement guidance.
Key administrative dates show this was a time-limited opportunity posted on February 3, 2014, with an original and current closing date of February 14, 2014, and an archive date of May 3, 2014. The sponsoring agency is the USGS (listed under "Geological Survey"). Applicants were directed to the full posting on Grants.gov for complete instructions and requirements. For access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact was Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 or fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G14AS00027.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed under "Geological Survey".
Which USGS center is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through the National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. That means USGS expects substantial involvement or collaboration with the recipient during the period of performance.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports science and technology research focused on improving how biological and ecological data are turned into practical decision-making tools, especially when the information needs to be viewed, analyzed, or communicated in a geographic/spatial context.
What kinds of research topics does this opportunity emphasize?
The core emphasis is on:
- Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and the development challenges involved in building them for biological data applications
- Automated visualization methods that work with spatial data
- Producing better, more usable decision support products and user interfaces for biological/ecological information
What does "spatial context" mean in the scope of this opportunity?
In this announcement, spatial context refers to decision-support work where location and geography matter, such as projects involving maps, GIS layers, geospatial models, and tools that communicate biological and ecological patterns across space.
What examples of Decision Support Tools (DSTs are mentioned or implied?
The announcement describes DSTs that rely on spatial context, including examples such as:
- Mapping-driven dashboards
- Geospatial models
- Interactive web maps
- Automated reporting and visualization pipelines that update as new data come in
What types of technical or design problems is USGS looking to address?
The opportunity is aimed at applied research and development that can identify and address issues such as:
- Integrating complex biological datasets with GIS layers
- Designing interfaces that allow users to explore spatial patterns without specialized technical training
- Creating automated visualization approaches that convert underlying data into clear and defensible outputs
Is the opportunity limited to a single research method or approach?
No. The announcement does not prescribe a single method. It is clearly aimed at applied research and development that strengthens the effectiveness, usability, and reliability of spatially oriented tools used to support biological and natural resource decisions.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding call?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808, described as USGS Research and Data Collection.
How many awards does USGS anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $400,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as zero?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as zero. This typically indicates that applicants should rely on the full announcement for budget expectations or that the agency did not set fixed minimums or maximums in the summary fields.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically those participating in the Gulf Coast CESU Program.
What is a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit)?
CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions to provide research, technical assistance, and education in support of public resource stewardship.
Can an organization that is not a Gulf Coast CESU partner apply?
Not directly. The announcement states that an applicant must already be a recognized Gulf Coast CESU partner to be eligible. Organizations outside the partnership would not qualify unless they participate through an eligible partner in a way that is consistent with CESU rules and the full announcement guidance.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is February 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as May 3, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find the complete instructions and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the full posting on Grants.gov for complete instructions and requirements.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Faith Graves.
What contact information is provided for the opportunity?
For questions about obtaining the full announcement or access issues, the contact details provided are:
- Phone: 703-648-7356
- Email: fgraves@usgs.gov
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