Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0510
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0510
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Population genetics and site occupancy of streamside and aquatic salamanders of the Gulf Coastal Plain" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2015 and posted on Sep 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $55,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0510, supports a focused research project on the ecology and genetics of streamside and aquatic salamanders in the Gulf Coastal Plain. Structured as a cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources funding activity area (CFDA 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection), the project is intended to generate practical, science-based information that can be used to better understand salamander populations and inform conservation or management decisions in the region.
The project centers on two main themes: field-based occupancy and status assessment, and population genetics. On the field ecology side, the work aims to improve understanding of the current status and trends of Gulf Coastal Plain salamanders, with particular attention to streamside Desmognathus salamanders. A key objective is to identify which environmental conditions and habitat factors are associated with where Desmognathus salamanders are present or absent, using occupancy probability as the primary outcome. In practice, this typically means assessing site characteristics (for example, stream conditions, surrounding land cover, water quality variables, substrate, canopy cover, or other measurable features) and linking those conditions to the likelihood that salamanders occupy a given site, while accounting for the fact that salamanders can be difficult to detect even when present.
On the genetics side, the opportunity places strong emphasis on the Gulf Coast Waterdog (Necturus beyeri), an aquatic salamander. The stated objectives include developing microsatellite markers specifically for this species. Microsatellites are highly variable genetic markers commonly used to study population structure and relatedness; building a reliable marker set is often a foundational step that enables broader genetic assessments. After marker development, the project is expected to use those tools to evaluate genetic diversity within populations and genetic connectivity among populations of waterdogs across the Gulf Coastal Plain. This aspect of the work is aimed at clarifying how populations are related, how much gene flow occurs among locations, and whether populations appear isolated, which can have direct implications for long-term persistence and vulnerability.
Administratively, this was a single-award opportunity with an expected one award and a total estimated funding amount of $55,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $55,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the program’s intent to support university-based research capacity in collaboration with USGS. The announcement was posted on September 2, 2015, and closed on September 16, 2015, with an archive date of October 16, 2015. The listed point of contact for access issues was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7382.
Overall, the opportunity funds a targeted study designed to combine habitat-based occupancy modeling with modern genetic tools to deliver a clearer picture of salamander distribution, habitat drivers of occurrence, and the genetic health and connectivity of Gulf Coast Waterdog populations in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0510. It supports a focused research project on the ecology and genetics of streamside and aquatic salamanders in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity area. It is associated with CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection).
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The project is intended to produce practical, science-based information to improve understanding of salamander populations in the Gulf Coastal Plain and to help inform conservation or management decisions in the region.
Which salamanders are the focus of the research?
The opportunity highlights two focal groups: streamside Desmognathus salamanders (for field-based occupancy and status assessment) and the Gulf Coast Waterdog (Necturus beyeri) (for population genetics work).
What are the two main research themes supported by this opportunity?
The project is centered on: (1) field-based occupancy and status assessment, and (2) population genetics.
What does the field-based occupancy and status assessment component involve?
This component aims to improve understanding of the current status and trends of Gulf Coastal Plain salamanders, with particular attention to streamside Desmognathus salamanders. A key objective is to identify environmental conditions and habitat factors associated with salamander presence or absence, using occupancy probability as the primary outcome.
What does "occupancy probability" mean in the context of this project?
Occupancy probability refers to the likelihood that salamanders occupy a given site. The description emphasizes that salamanders can be difficult to detect even when present, so occupancy work typically accounts for imperfect detection when estimating whether the species is likely to be at a site.
What kinds of habitat or environmental factors might be examined for occupancy modeling?
The opportunity notes that site characteristics may be assessed and linked to occupancy probability. Examples listed include stream conditions, surrounding land cover, water quality variables, substrate, canopy cover, and other measurable features.
What is the genetics component focused on?
The genetics component strongly emphasizes the Gulf Coast Waterdog (Necturus beyeri). It includes developing microsatellite markers for this species and then using those markers to evaluate genetic diversity within populations and genetic connectivity among populations across the Gulf Coastal Plain.
What are microsatellite markers, and why are they important here?
Microsatellites are highly variable genetic markers commonly used to study population structure and relatedness. In this project, developing a reliable microsatellite marker set for the Gulf Coast Waterdog is described as a foundational step that enables broader genetic assessment of diversity and connectivity.
What genetic questions is the project expected to address after marker development?
After developing microsatellite markers, the project is expected to assess genetic diversity within waterdog populations and genetic connectivity among populations. This is intended to clarify how populations are related, how much gene flow occurs among locations, and whether populations appear isolated.
How can genetic connectivity results be used?
The opportunity notes that understanding relatedness, gene flow, and isolation can have direct implications for long-term persistence and vulnerability of populations, which can support conservation or management decisions in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
This was a single-award opportunity, with an expected total of one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $55,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are $55,000, meaning the expected award amount is fixed at $55,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on September 2, 2015, and closed on September 16, 2015.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is October 16, 2015.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 15 FA 0510.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist. The phone number provided is 703-648-7382.
What geographic area is emphasized for the research?
The work is focused on the Gulf Coastal Plain, including assessment of salamander distribution and habitat relationships and genetic connectivity across that region.
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