Opportunity Information: Apply for G21AS00593
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting a cooperative agreement application under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU network. The purpose of this opportunity is to support research and development that improves the accuracy and precision of USGS surveys focused on Great Lakes fisheries and invasive species. In practical terms, the project is meant to strengthen how USGS detects, monitors, and measures fish populations and invasive organisms in the Great Lakes by advancing survey tools, methods, and technologies used in the field and in data analysis.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project. That involvement can include collaboration on study design, coordination on field activities, shared technical input, access to USGS expertise or datasets, and iterative development of methods that will be integrated into USGS monitoring programs. The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU Program. CESUs are structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with agency needs. Because of that structure, this opportunity is not open broadly to all applicants; it is restricted to the defined CESU partner network for that region/unit.
The funding opportunity number is G21AS00593. The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $499,999. The posting indicates an expected awards field but does not specify a number. The opportunity was created on July 28, 2021, and the original application closing date was August 30, 2021.
Overall, the grant is aimed at applied, mission-driven R and D that directly improves USGS survey capability for Great Lakes fisheries and invasive species, emphasizing development or refinement of advanced survey technologies and methods that can produce more reliable, higher-quality monitoring results for management and science purposes.Apply for G21AS00593
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" 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 2021-07-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-08-30. (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 $499,999.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being solicited?
USGS is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expects substantial involvement in the project. Based on the description provided, that involvement may include collaboration on study design, coordination on field activities, shared technical input, access to USGS expertise or datasets, and iterative development of methods intended for integration into USGS monitoring programs.
Which program and network is this opportunity associated with?
This solicitation is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically through the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU network.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support research and development that improves the accuracy and precision of USGS surveys focused on Great Lakes fisheries and invasive species.
What kinds of outcomes is USGS looking for?
The project is intended to strengthen how USGS detects, monitors, and measures fish populations and invasive organisms in the Great Lakes by advancing survey tools, methods, and technologies used in the field and in data analysis.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or applied research?
It is described as applied, mission-driven research and development intended to directly improve USGS survey capability for Great Lakes fisheries and invasive species.
What technical areas does the work emphasize?
The description emphasizes development or refinement of advanced survey technologies and methods that can produce more reliable, higher-quality monitoring results for management and science purposes.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU Program. This opportunity is not open broadly to all applicants.
What is a CESU partner network in this context?
CESUs are structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with agency needs. In this case, the relevant partnership network is the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU.
If an organization is not a Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU partner, can it apply?
Based on the information provided, no. The solicitation is restricted to participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU Program.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G21AS00593.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is $499,999.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The posting indicates an expected awards field, but it does not specify a number of expected awards.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 28, 2021.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 30, 2021.
What geographic or ecosystem focus does the work target?
The work targets the Great Lakes, with a focus on fisheries and invasive species monitoring and survey improvement.
How might USGS be involved during project execution?
The description notes substantial USGS involvement may occur through collaboration on study design, coordination on field activities, shared technical input, access to USGS expertise or datasets, and iterative development of methods intended for use in USGS monitoring programs.
What kinds of methods or technologies are relevant to this project?
Relevant efforts include advancing or refining survey tools, field methods, and data analysis technologies that improve the accuracy, precision, and reliability of monitoring results for Great Lakes fisheries and invasive species.
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