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Opportunity Summary:

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AS00091) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding announcement issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. The opportunity sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), and it was posted on July 2, 2013 with a closing date of July 12, 2013. The award was later archived on September 2, 2013, indicating it is no longer open.

The project focus is research led by the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) examining how climate change may affect sagebrush ecosystems, specifically looking at ecohydrological suitability and regeneration potential. In practical terms, this points to studies that connect climate-driven changes (such as altered temperature patterns, precipitation timing and amount, drought frequency, snowpack changes, and extreme events) to the water-related conditions that determine whether sagebrush landscapes can successfully support plant establishment, growth, and long-term persistence. “Ecohydrological suitability” typically refers to how water availability and movement through soils and landscapes interacts with ecological processes, while “regeneration potential” emphasizes whether sagebrush can naturally re-establish after disturbance or stress (including drought, wildfire, invasive species pressure, or land-use impacts). The framing suggests the USGS is seeking work that can clarify where and when sagebrush is most likely to recover under future climate conditions, and what environmental thresholds may limit that recovery.

The estimated total funding for this announcement is $82,000, with an expected number of awards of one. The notice lists no award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which usually means the specific budget parameters are defined in the full announcement or are negotiated within the available total amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would not be required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of award.

Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, as described under the CESU partnership framework. The eligible applicant category is broadly labeled as “Others,” but the key restriction is CESU membership within the relevant unit, meaning a typical open competition is narrowed to the pre-qualified network of CESU partners that collaborate with federal agencies on research, technical assistance, and education.

For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues: Faith Graves at the USGS (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).

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