The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is offering this cooperative agreement to a CESU-affiliated partner. This grant is for conducting research on multi-scale remote sensing of biological soil crusts. The Western Geographic Science Center requires a remote sensing specialist for the ‘Biological soil crust ecology and function from space’ project. This grant’s purpose is to assess plant, biocrust, and mineral soil traits using advanced remote sensing data. It will integrate field, aerial, and satellite sensor measurements to map functional and structural traits. This project aims to provide novel insights into dryland ecosystem functioning and significantly advance remote sensing science.
Opportunity ID: 345597
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G23AS00194 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (DSCESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on multi-scale remote sensing of spectral and structural traits of biological soil crusts. The Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC) has a CESU requirement for work to be performed by a remote sensing specialist to contribute research to a USGS project titled “Biological soil crust ecology and function from space” This project is made up of a multi-disciplinary biocrust remote sensing research team that leverages USGS expertise in biocrusts, remote sensing, dryland ecology, and biogeochemistry to significantly advance dryland and remote sensing science. The objective of the project is to explore the use of multiple cutting-edge remote sensing data sets and techniques in order to assess plant, biological soil crust, and mineral soil under varied conditions. Will integrate measurements from field-based and aerial sensors (terrestrial lidar, hand-held and aerial thermal and hyperspectral) with hyperspectral and multispectral satellite data to map functional and structural traits and life history strategies across the landscape, enabling first-time insights into novel aspects of dryland ecosystem functioning. The team is looking for a CESU partner to help complete tasks essential to the success of the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 345597 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email: fgraves@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G23AS00194 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00279433 | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345597 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345597 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345597 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345597 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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