The Department of Environmental Conservation is offering a grant to develop protocols for detecting the endangered Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly using eDNA techniques. This project aims to assess eDNA detection under various environmental conditions for S. hineana and C. diogenes. The outcome will help in determining the reliability of eDNA detection in conservation efforts for this endangered insect. Closing date: May 03, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283114
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGA-16-FA-0130 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of eDNA Techniques to Detect the Endangered Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly (Somatochlora |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $52,561 |
| Award Floor: | $52,561 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to yield protocols for the presence/absence eDNA detection of the S. hineana and C. diogenes under a range of environmental conditions. It will provide the information critical to evaluating the probability of false negatives or positives, and the understanding the general role that eDNA detection will play in conserving this endangered insect. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Desiree Santa
Grant Specialist Phone 703-648-7382 Email:dsanta@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 283114 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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