Opportunity Information: Apply for G20AS00073
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G20AS00073) is a discretionary research funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work (for example, collaborating on study design, coordination, data management, interpretation, or reporting) rather than simply providing a pass-through grant with minimal federal participation. The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA 15.808.
The focus of the funded project is research on how bird populations respond to riparian restoration efforts in the Colorado River delta. In practical terms, this centers on understanding whether, how, and to what extent restoration actions in riparian habitats (areas along rivers and wetlands) influence bird presence, abundance, diversity, reproduction, survival, habitat use, or other population-level and community-level indicators. Because the Colorado River delta has experienced major ecological changes due to altered hydrology and land use, restoration efforts in this region are often aimed at re-establishing or improving riparian vegetation structure, water availability, and habitat conditions. This opportunity is therefore oriented toward applied ecological science that can evaluate restoration outcomes, inform adaptive management, and improve future restoration strategies by linking on-the-ground actions to measurable biological responses in birds.
Eligibility is limited to a CESU partner under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit framework, with the eligibility category shown as "Others" and clarified in the full announcement text (not provided here) to mean qualifying partner institutions within that CESU network. The announcement anticipates making a single award, with an award ceiling of $44,650, indicating a relatively targeted, small-scale research effort or a defined component of a larger, ongoing research program. The opportunity was created on May 28, 2020, with an original application deadline of June 12, 2020, suggesting a short turnaround and likely a specific, time-sensitive research need or continuation of an established collaboration.Apply for G20AS00073
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" 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 May 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2020. (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 $44,650.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G20AS00073.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT).
What type of award is being offered?
The announcement is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work. Examples of substantial involvement include collaborating on study design, coordinating activities, participating in data management, contributing to interpretation of results, and/or collaborating on reporting, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808.
What is the main research focus of the funded project?
The project focuses on research into how bird populations respond to riparian restoration efforts in the Colorado River delta.
What does "riparian restoration" refer to in this context?
In this context, riparian restoration refers to restoration actions in riparian habitats, meaning areas along rivers and wetlands, with efforts often aimed at re-establishing or improving riparian vegetation structure, water availability, and overall habitat conditions.
What kinds of bird-related outcomes may the research examine?
The research may examine whether, how, and to what extent restoration actions influence metrics such as bird presence, abundance, diversity, reproduction, survival, habitat use, and other population-level or community-level indicators.
Where is the project geographically focused?
The geographic focus is the Colorado River delta.
Why is the Colorado River delta a focus area for this research?
Based on the opportunity description, the Colorado River delta has experienced major ecological changes due to altered hydrology and land use, and restoration in the region is intended to improve habitat conditions. The funded work is oriented toward evaluating the biological outcomes of those restoration actions in birds.
Is this opportunity more basic research or applied research?
The opportunity is oriented toward applied ecological science intended to evaluate restoration outcomes, inform adaptive management, and improve future restoration strategies by linking restoration actions to measurable bird responses.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to a CESU partner under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit framework. The eligibility category is shown as "Others" and is clarified to mean qualifying partner institutions within that CESU network.
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $44,650.
What does the award size suggest about the scope of work?
Because the ceiling is $44,650 and only one award is anticipated, the announcement suggests a relatively targeted, small-scale research effort or a defined component of a larger ongoing research program.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 28, 2020.
What was the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The original application deadline was June 12, 2020.
What does the short timeline between posting and deadline imply?
The short turnaround suggests the funding addressed a specific, time-sensitive research need or a continuation of an established collaboration.
Which USGS center is associated with administering or leading the effort?
The opportunity is specifically associated with the USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT).
Is USGS expected to participate in the project beyond providing funds?
Yes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, USGS is expected to be substantially involved, potentially including collaboration on design, coordination, data management, interpretation, and reporting.
Does the opportunity description specify the exact restoration actions or study methods required?
No specific restoration actions or required study methods are provided in the information shown here. The description focuses on the overall research question: how bird populations respond to riparian restoration in the Colorado River delta.
Does the information provided include a detailed scope of work or full announcement text?
No. The information notes that the full announcement text is not provided here, and eligibility details are said to be clarified in that full announcement.
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