Opportunity Information: Apply for 08HQPA0006
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- The Geological Survey in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Units Training Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2007 and posted on Dec 20, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 9, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Research Units Training Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Biological Resources Discipline (BRD), through its Cooperative Research Unit (CRU) program. It is aimed specifically at qualified Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and is designed to help universities introduce a culturally diverse group of students, mainly undergraduates, to freshwater fisheries and aquatic sciences. The program is built around a workforce-development purpose: expanding training access at MSIs so more students from underrepresented backgrounds are prepared to enter the natural resource profession, ultimately improving cultural diversity across the fisheries and broader natural resources workforce.
The core emphasis of the program is on building stronger pathways into fisheries science education and careers. Applicants are expected to propose campus-based efforts that recruit capable students into fisheries-related curricula and encourage them to be geographically mobile and career-ready. A major component is hands-on training, meaning proposals should include practical work experiences in fisheries and aquatic sciences that fit within university programs, not just classroom learning. The opportunity also stresses student success outcomes, calling for enhanced faculty mentoring and tutoring intended to improve retention and graduation rates for participating students.
Professional development is another central goal. The program encourages proposals that give students exposure to the field beyond campus through support for attending professional meetings and participating in related professional activities. In addition, the USGS is looking for programs that actively connect students with state and federal agencies, with the intent of creating internships and other work experiences that help students build real-world skills, professional networks, and clearer entry points into employment.
Longer-term pipeline development is explicitly part of the program design. Proposals should help increase the number of students completing bachelor of science degrees who are interested in continuing into graduate education in fisheries and natural resource sciences. At the same time, the program seeks to increase both the number and the visibility of graduates who are pursuing employment in fisheries and natural resources, reinforcing the idea that this grant is meant to translate training into tangible career outcomes.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number 08HQPA0006 and is funded as a grant within the Employment, Labor and Training activity category. The program anticipated making one award, with estimated total funding of $75,000; the award ceiling and floor were both listed as $75,000, indicating a single fixed-size award. Cost sharing or matching was not required. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with the solicitation specifically focused on qualified MSIs. The posting date was December 20, 2007, and the application closing date was January 9, 2008, with the opportunity later archived on February 8, 2008. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was Jennifer L. Arnold, Grant Analyst, at 703-648-7304.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Research Units Training Program?
The Cooperative Research Units Training Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Biological Resources Discipline (BRD), through its Cooperative Research Unit (CRU) program. It is designed to expand training access in freshwater fisheries and aquatic sciences for students at qualified Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is focused on workforce development. Its purpose is to help universities (particularly qualified MSIs) introduce a culturally diverse group of students, mainly undergraduates, to freshwater fisheries and aquatic sciences, and to improve cultural diversity in the fisheries and broader natural resources workforce by preparing students from underrepresented backgrounds for natural resource professions.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Biological Resources Discipline (BRD), operating through the Cooperative Research Unit (CRU) program.
What type of institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The solicitation is specifically focused on qualified Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Is this opportunity aimed at undergraduate or graduate students?
The opportunity is aimed mainly at undergraduates, with an emphasis on introducing them to freshwater fisheries and aquatic sciences. It also includes longer-term pipeline goals related to increasing the number of students completing bachelor of science degrees who are interested in continuing to graduate education in fisheries and natural resource sciences.
What kinds of activities or projects are applicants expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose campus-based efforts that recruit capable students into fisheries-related curricula and encourage them to be geographically mobile and career-ready. Proposals are expected to include hands-on training and practical work experiences in fisheries and aquatic sciences that fit within university programs, not just classroom learning.
Does the program require hands-on or practical training?
Yes. A major component of the program is hands-on training. Proposals should include practical work experiences in fisheries and aquatic sciences that complement university programs, rather than relying only on classroom-based instruction.
How does the program address student retention and graduation?
The opportunity stresses student success outcomes by calling for enhanced faculty mentoring and tutoring. These supports are intended to improve retention and graduation rates for participating students.
What professional development elements does the program encourage?
The program encourages proposals that expose students to the field beyond campus, including support for attending professional meetings and participating in related professional activities.
Does the program encourage partnerships with agencies for internships or work experiences?
Yes. The USGS is looking for programs that actively connect students with state and federal agencies, with the intent of creating internships and other work experiences that provide real-world skills, professional networks, and clearer pathways into employment.
What longer-term outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program is designed to strengthen the pipeline into fisheries science education and careers. It aims to increase the number of students completing bachelor of science degrees who are interested in graduate education in fisheries and natural resource sciences, and to increase both the number and visibility of graduates pursuing employment in fisheries and natural resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 08HQPA0006.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity was funded as a grant within the Employment, Labor and Training activity category.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $75,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making one award.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed as $75,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was December 20, 2007, and the application closing date was January 9, 2008.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on February 8, 2008.
Who was the listed contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was Jennifer L. Arnold, Grant Analyst. The phone number provided was 703-648-7304.
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