Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0457
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0457
- The Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Using a novel ecophysiological tool to evaluate the conservation status of imperiled populations in species distribution models" 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 Aug 17, 2015 and posted on Aug 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2015. (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 $33,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 15 FA 0457) was a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding announcement focused on natural resources research, specifically on improving how conservation scientists evaluate at-risk populations within species distribution models. The project theme centers on using a novel ecophysiological tool, meaning an approach that ties together how organisms function physiologically with how they interact with environmental conditions, to better judge the conservation status of imperiled populations. In practical terms, the intent is to move beyond purely correlative mapping of where a species occurs and instead incorporate mechanistic, biology-informed measurements that can indicate whether populations are actually viable under current or changing environmental conditions.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically implies active involvement or substantial collaboration with the federal agency during the project rather than a more hands-off grant relationship. The program fell under CFDA 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The award amount was fixed, with both the ceiling and floor listed at $33,000, indicating a single, specific budget level rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so the intended applicants were universities and similar public academic entities positioned to conduct research and analysis, develop or apply modeling tools, and potentially generate datasets or methodologies that USGS and conservation partners could use. The overall conservation emphasis suggests the work would support decision-making around imperiled populations by improving model accuracy and interpretation, particularly where traditional species distribution models may miss physiological constraints, stress thresholds, or habitat suitability nuances that determine whether a population can persist.
The timeline for the opportunity was short and clearly defined. It was posted on August 12, 2015, created on August 17, 2015, and had an original and current closing date of August 26, 2015, after which it was archived on August 27, 2015. The agency contact listed for assistance with accessing the full announcement was Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-648-7382 or email at dsanta@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is USGS 15 FA 0457.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What program or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 15.808, USGS Research and Data Collection.
What is the main research focus of this funding opportunity?
The focus is natural resources research aimed at improving how conservation scientists evaluate at-risk populations within species distribution models.
What problem is this opportunity trying to address in species distribution modeling?
The intent is to move beyond purely correlative mapping of where a species occurs and instead incorporate mechanistic, biology-informed measurements that help indicate whether populations are actually viable under current or changing environmental conditions.
What is meant by a "novel ecophysiological tool" in this announcement?
It refers to an approach that links how organisms function physiologically with how they interact with environmental conditions, with the goal of improving judgments about the conservation status of imperiled populations.
How does the project theme relate to conservation decision-making?
The conservation emphasis suggests the work would support decision-making around imperiled populations by improving model accuracy and interpretation, especially in cases where traditional species distribution models may miss physiological constraints, stress thresholds, or habitat suitability nuances that determine whether a population can persist.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The announcement used a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically implies active involvement or substantial collaboration with the federal agency during the project, rather than a more hands-off grant relationship.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the award amount for this opportunity?
The award amount was fixed at $33,000.
What does it mean that both the ceiling and floor are $33,000?
It indicates a single, specific budget level rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private universities eligible to apply based on the information provided?
The eligibility described is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. No additional eligible applicant types are specified in the provided information.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 12, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on August 17, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 26, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on August 27, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 12, 2015) and closing date (August 26, 2015), the application window was short and clearly defined.
Who is the agency contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Desiree Santa, Grant Specialist.
How can applicants contact the agency representative?
By phone at 703-648-7382 or by email at dsanta@usgs.gov.
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