Opportunity Information: Apply for G12AS20098
Apply for G12AS20098
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Units Program FY 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.812 Cooperative Research Units Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 7, 2011 and posted on Oct 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by June 26, 2012 (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost) August 15, 2012 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research Unit Program pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86 686).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Research Units Program FY 2012 (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20098) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to support the work of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRUs). The program is built around a long-standing partnership model that links state natural resource agencies, universities, the federal government, and a nonprofit organization into a single research and training network. It operates through 40 Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units located on university campuses in 38 states, reflecting a structure that began with nine units in the 1930s and expanded over time as Congress authorized additional units at specific universities. The goal of this arrangement is to combine practical, on-the-ground management needs with academic research capacity and federal science support, creating a coordinated system for applied fish and wildlife research and related workforce development.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. The activity area is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.812 (Cooperative Research Units Program). The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting and creation dates are both October 7, 2011, and the opportunity includes two relevant deadlines depending on the type of submission: June 26, 2012 for proposals involving new work or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost, and August 15, 2012 for other changes that do not involve scope or total estimated cost changes. The opportunity was archived on October 31, 2012. The listing shows estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0, which often signals that funding levels are not specified in the public synopsis and may be determined through internal allocations, task agreements, or project-by-project decisions rather than a single pooled competition with published award sizes.
Eligibility is narrow and program-specific. Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research Unit Program, as authorized under the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686). In other words, this is not an open solicitation for the general public, nonprofits broadly, or universities outside the established CRU system. The program itself is jointly supported by USGS, host universities, state natural resource agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, emphasizing that projects are meant to be collaborative and tied to the CRU mission rather than standalone academic research. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the listed contact is Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7344 or lmahoney@usgs.gov, with additional reference to the USGS Grants.gov contact pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Cooperative Research Units Program FY 2012 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20098), a discretionary federal opportunity administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to support the work of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRUs).
Which federal agency is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the purpose of the Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program?
The CRU Program is designed to support applied fish and wildlife research and related workforce development by connecting on-the-ground management needs with university research capacity and federal science support.
How is the CRU Program structured?
The program operates through 40 Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units located on university campuses in 38 states. It is built around a partnership model linking state natural resource agencies, universities, the federal government, and a nonprofit organization into a single research and training network.
What type of partnership model does the program use?
The program is described as a long-standing partnership model that links state natural resource agencies, universities, the federal government, and a nonprofit organization, creating a coordinated network for research and training.
What funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the supported activities compared with a standard grant.
What is the activity area or category for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.812 (Cooperative Research Units Program).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrow and program-specific. Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research Unit Program, as authorized under the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).
Is this an open solicitation for any university, nonprofit, or member of the public?
No. This is not an open solicitation for the general public, for nonprofits broadly, or for universities outside the established CRU system.
What does the program support in practice?
The program supports work tied to the mission of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units, emphasizing collaborative projects that connect management needs and applied research, along with research-related training and workforce development.
How many CRU units exist and where are they located?
There are 40 Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units located on university campuses in 38 states.
How long has the CRU model existed?
The structure began with nine units in the 1930s and expanded over time as Congress authorized additional units at specific universities.
What are the key submission deadlines listed in the announcement?
Two deadlines are listed, depending on the type of submission:
- June 26, 2012: for proposals involving new work or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost
- August 15, 2012: for other changes that do not involve scope or total estimated cost changes
Why are there two different deadlines?
The notice differentiates between submissions that involve new work or changes to scope/total estimated cost versus changes that do not affect scope or total estimated cost. Each type has its own deadline.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is October 7, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date is October 7, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 31, 2012.
What are the estimated total funding and award size ranges?
The listing shows estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0. This commonly indicates that funding levels are not specified in the public synopsis and may be determined through internal allocations, task agreements, or project-by-project decisions rather than through a single pooled competition with published award sizes.
Does the listing guarantee a specific award amount?
No specific award amount is provided in the public synopsis. The listed ceiling and floor are shown as 0, which typically means award sizes are not publicly stated in the summary.
Who supports the CRU Program besides USGS?
The program is jointly supported by USGS, host universities, state natural resource agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What kinds of organizations are involved in the CRU network?
The network includes state natural resource agencies, universities, federal government partners, and a nonprofit organization (explicitly referenced as part of the partnership model).
Where can applicants or interested parties get help or request the full announcement?
For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the contact listed is Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7344 or lmahoney@usgs.gov. The notice also references the USGS Grants.gov contact pathway.
Who is the point of contact listed for this opportunity?
Laura Mahoney, Grant Analyst (phone: 703-648-7344; email: lmahoney@usgs.gov).
What law authorizes the eligibility limitation to CRU Cooperating Universities?
The eligibility is described as being authorized under the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).
What does "RWO component" refer to in the eligibility statement?
The notice states that only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the program. No additional definition of "RWO" is provided in the information shown.
Does this opportunity focus on basic research or applied research?
The description emphasizes applied fish and wildlife research that connects practical management needs with academic and federal science capabilities.
Is the opportunity intended for stand-alone academic research projects?
The description emphasizes that projects are meant to be collaborative and tied to the CRU mission rather than stand-alone academic research.
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