Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA 0372
Apply for USGS 16 FA 0372
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 04, 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 $108,228.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0372) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, focused on natural resources research through the Northwest Climate Science Center. The proposed work centers on improving how scientists and land managers identify pine populations that are more likely to withstand two major stressors that are increasingly linked to climate change in the Northwest and broader western U.S.: drought and bark beetle outbreaks. The core idea is to combine rapid genetic screening techniques with traditional tree-ring (dendrochronology) analysis and climate datasets so researchers can better detect signals of drought tolerance and bark beetle resistance in pine trees. By integrating these approaches, the project aims to move beyond single-method assessments and produce a more reliable, multi-line-of-evidence picture of resilience and vulnerability across pine stands.
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordination on study design, data standards, reporting, or broader integration with climate science center priorities). The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $108,228 and anticipates making one award, suggesting a single, targeted project rather than a broad multi-project competition. The original closing date for submission was August 4, 2016, and the opportunity was created on July 21, 2016, indicating a relatively short window consistent with a Notice of Intent-style or targeted solicitation process.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the applicant pool is primarily state universities and similar public academic institutions. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.820, which corresponds to U.S. Geological Survey research and related activities. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at supporting applied research that can inform forest management and climate adaptation decisions, potentially helping managers identify which pine genotypes or populations have historically coped better with dry periods (as reflected in tree-ring growth patterns) and how those traits may relate to genetic markers associated with drought response or pest resistance.
From a technical perspective, the project description implies a workflow that links three major data streams. First, rapid genetic screening would be used to identify genetic variation that may correlate with traits relevant to drought tolerance and resistance to bark beetle attack. Second, tree-ring analysis would provide a historical record of growth performance through time, allowing researchers to detect how individual trees or populations responded during past droughts or other climate extremes. Third, climate data would contextualize the tree-ring signals by tying growth patterns to specific temperature, precipitation, snowpack, or drought index conditions. Together, these components can help distinguish whether certain trees performed better because of favorable microsite conditions versus inheritable or population-level traits, and can support more robust predictions about performance under future climate scenarios.
Overall, the opportunity supports a focused, climate-relevant forestry research effort intended to produce actionable insight into pine resilience. The expected outcome is not just a scientific correlation, but a more integrated screening approach that can help prioritize conservation, restoration, seed sourcing, or assisted migration strategies by identifying pine lineages or stands that are better candidates for persistence under increasing drought pressure and heightened bark beetle risk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 16 FA 0372) for a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It is associated with the Northwest Climate Science Center and supports natural resources research.
What is the main purpose of the proposed project?
The proposed work is focused on improving how scientists and land managers identify pine populations that are more likely to withstand two major stressors that are increasingly linked to climate change in the Northwest and broader western U.S.: drought and bark beetle outbreaks.
What scientific approaches does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes combining three approaches into an integrated workflow:
- Rapid genetic screening techniques
- Traditional tree-ring analysis (dendrochronology)
- Climate datasets to interpret growth and stress signals in context
Why combine genetic screening, tree-ring analysis, and climate data instead of using one method?
The intent is to move beyond single-method assessments and produce a more reliable, multi-line-of-evidence picture of resilience and vulnerability across pine stands. By integrating genetics, historical growth records from tree rings, and climate context, the project aims to better detect signals of drought tolerance and bark beetle resistance.
How is drought tolerance expected to be evaluated in this work?
Drought tolerance is expected to be assessed by linking genetic variation (from rapid screening) with performance signals found in tree-ring growth patterns, then relating those growth patterns to climate conditions (such as temperature, precipitation, snowpack, or drought indices) over time.
How is bark beetle resistance expected to be evaluated in this work?
Bark beetle resistance is expected to be explored by identifying genetic variation that may correlate with resistance-related traits, and by using tree-ring records and climate context to understand when and under what conditions trees showed resilience or vulnerability consistent with beetle-related stress patterns.
What types of climate data are implied in the project description?
The description implies using climate datasets that can include variables such as temperature, precipitation, snowpack, and drought index conditions to contextualize tree-ring growth signals and interpret responses during past droughts or other climate extremes.
What is the expected benefit of using tree-ring (dendrochronology) data?
Tree-ring analysis provides a historical record of growth performance through time. This enables researchers to detect how individual trees or populations responded during past droughts or climate extremes, helping distinguish resilient versus vulnerable growth patterns.
What is meant by producing a "multi-line-of-evidence" picture?
It means drawing conclusions using multiple, independent but connected data streams (genetics, tree rings, and climate context) rather than relying on a single dataset. The goal is to strengthen confidence in identifying pine populations that are more likely to persist under increasing drought pressure and bark beetle risk.
What practical forest management decisions could this research inform?
Based on the description, the integrated screening approach is intended to produce actionable insight that could help prioritize:
- Conservation decisions
- Restoration planning
- Seed sourcing strategies
- Assisted migration strategies
The common thread is identifying pine lineages, genotypes, populations, or stands that are better candidates for persistence under climate-related stress.
What does the opportunity suggest about distinguishing site effects from inherited traits?
The project description notes that integrating genetics, tree rings, and climate data can help distinguish whether certain trees performed better due to favorable microsite conditions versus inheritable or population-level traits, improving the reliability of resilience screening.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.820, which corresponds to U.S. Geological Survey research and related activities.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the agency expects substantial involvement during the project. The description suggests involvement could include coordination on study design, data standards, reporting, and/or integration with Northwest Climate Science Center priorities.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates making one award, indicating a single, targeted project rather than a broad multi-project competition.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $108,228.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as state universities and similar public academic institutions.
When was the opportunity created and when was it due?
The opportunity was created on July 21, 2016. The original closing date for submission was August 4, 2016, reflecting a relatively short submission window consistent with a Notice of Intent-style or targeted solicitation process.
Which agency and office are associated with this opportunity?
The funding is from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and is tied to natural resources research through the Northwest Climate Science Center.
What geographic focus is implied by the project description?
The description emphasizes the Northwest and the broader western United States, particularly in relation to climate-change-linked drought stress and bark beetle outbreaks affecting pine populations.
What is the intended outcome of the research?
The intended outcome is a more integrated screening approach that improves detection of drought tolerance and bark beetle resistance signals in pine trees, producing actionable insight about resilience and vulnerability across pine stands.
Is the goal purely to find correlations, or to produce applied outputs?
The description indicates the goal is not just scientific correlation. It aims to deliver an integrated approach that can help prioritize real-world management strategies (such as conservation, restoration, seed sourcing, and assisted migration) by identifying better candidates for persistence under future climate scenarios.
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