Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0030
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0030
- The DOI-USGS1 in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Genetic and Environmental Regulation of Functional Traits: New Approaches for Restoration in a Changing Climate" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2015 and posted on Dec 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 14, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $83,756.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Genetic and Environmental Regulation of Functional Traits: New Approaches for Restoration in a Changing Climate" (Funding Opportunity Number: USGS 16 FA 0030) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) award issued under the U.S. Department of the Interior (Agency: DOI-USGS). It was posted and created on December 31, 2015, with an application closing date of January 14, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates are the same). The announcement is structured as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, meaning the award was not intended to be competed broadly among multiple applicants and is designed for substantial collaboration between USGS and the recipient during the period of performance.
The scientific focus, as reflected in the title, centers on how genetics and environmental conditions influence functional traits, and how that knowledge can be used to develop or improve ecological restoration approaches under climate change. In practice, "functional traits" typically refers to measurable characteristics of organisms (often plants in restoration contexts) that affect survival, growth, reproduction, and ecosystem functioning, such as drought tolerance, phenology, root structure, temperature sensitivity, and water-use efficiency. The emphasis on "genetic and environmental regulation" signals interest in understanding both inherited trait variation (differences among populations, genotypes, or seed sources) and phenotypic plasticity (how the same genotype performs under different environmental conditions). The restoration angle implies applied outcomes, such as improving seed sourcing, selecting appropriate plant materials, predicting performance under future climates, and designing restoration strategies that are more resilient to shifting temperature and precipitation regimes, increased drought frequency, altered disturbance patterns, or other climate-driven changes.
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, which is associated with USGS activities and supports research and related efforts aligned with the bureau's mission. The funding instrument is explicitly a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates USGS anticipated active involvement, such as jointly developing study design, contributing scientific expertise, coordinating field or laboratory efforts, sharing data resources, or participating in analysis and dissemination. The funding activity category is labeled "Other" (with a note that clarification would be in the full text field), suggesting the work may not fit neatly into standard categories like basic research or education alone and may span applied research, resource management support, and collaborative science.
From an awards and budgeting standpoint, the announcement indicates an award ceiling of $83,756 and an expectation of one award. The combination of a single expected award and the non-competitive label strongly suggests the project scope, partner, or collaboration pathway was predetermined or targeted, often the case when an agency is continuing a specific line of work or formalizing collaboration with a particular organization that has unique capabilities, existing data, established field sites, or a mission-aligned role in restoration science.
Eligibility is noted as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. Without that additional text, the safest interpretation is that the eligible recipient category was not one of the standard buckets (such as state governments, universities, or nonprofits) and may have been limited to a particular partner type or a specific organization. The opportunity category is discretionary, meaning it is not an entitlement and is awarded at the agency's discretion based on programmatic needs and alignment with USGS priorities.
In short, this USGS cooperative agreement opportunity from early 2016 provided up to $83,756 for a single, non-competitively selected collaborative project aimed at advancing restoration science by linking genetic variation and environmental drivers to functional traits, with the practical goal of improving restoration effectiveness as climate conditions continue to change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Genetic and Environmental Regulation of Functional Traits: New Approaches for Restoration in a Changing Climate."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 16 FA 0030.
Which agency is offering this award?
This is a discretionary award from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-USGS).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on December 31, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is January 14, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
No. The announcement is structured as a non-competitive cooperative agreement, meaning it was not intended to be competed broadly among multiple applicants.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial collaboration between USGS and the recipient during the period of performance. Based on the description provided, USGS anticipated active involvement such as jointly developing study design, contributing scientific expertise, coordinating field or laboratory work, sharing data resources, or participating in analysis and dissemination.
What is the main scientific focus of this opportunity?
The focus is on how genetics and environmental conditions regulate functional traits, and how that knowledge can be used to develop or improve ecological restoration approaches under climate change.
What are "functional traits" in the context of this opportunity?
In restoration contexts, "functional traits" generally refers to measurable characteristics of organisms (often plants) that affect survival, growth, reproduction, and ecosystem functioning. Examples mentioned or implied include drought tolerance, phenology (timing of biological events), root structure, temperature sensitivity, and water-use efficiency.
What does "genetic and environmental regulation" mean here?
It signals interest in understanding both inherited trait variation (differences among populations, genotypes, or seed sources) and phenotypic plasticity (how the same genotype performs under different environmental conditions).
How does climate change relate to the restoration goals described?
The restoration angle emphasizes applied outcomes to improve restoration effectiveness as climate conditions change. The description highlights resilience to shifting temperature and precipitation patterns, increased drought frequency, altered disturbance patterns, and other climate-driven changes.
What kinds of applied restoration outcomes are suggested by the description?
The description points to outcomes such as improving seed sourcing, selecting appropriate plant materials, predicting performance under future climates, and designing restoration strategies that are more resilient under climate change.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, associated with USGS activities supporting research and related efforts aligned with the bureau's mission.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled "Other" (with a note that further clarification would be in the full text field).
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $83,756.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
What does it mean that only one award is expected and the opportunity is non-competitive?
Taken together, the single expected award and the non-competitive label strongly suggest the project scope, partner, or collaboration pathway was predetermined or targeted (for example, to continue a specific line of work or formalize collaboration with an organization with unique capabilities, existing data, established field sites, or a mission-aligned role in restoration science).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. Based on the information provided here alone, the specific eligible recipient types are not fully defined and may have been limited to a particular partner type or a specific organization.
What does it mean that the opportunity category is "discretionary"?
Is this opportunity primarily basic research, applied work, or something else?
The category is "Other," and the description suggests it may span applied research, resource management support, and collaborative science rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category.
What time period does this opportunity relate to?
It is an early-2016 opportunity (posted December 31, 2015, with a January 14, 2016 closing date).
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