The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) is offering a cooperative agreement to support the evaluation of Bear Management Areas within Yellowstone National Park. This grant is for conducting statistical analysis of biological data related to bear habitat and movement to assess the effectiveness of these areas. The primary aim is to enhance visitor safety and enjoyment while simultaneously ensuring the continued conservation of grizzly bears in this iconic ecosystem. The findings from this crucial evaluation will directly inform key management decisions concerning grizzly bear populations in Yellowstone, a globally recognized park experiencing high visitor traffic.
Opportunity ID: 331778
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G21AS00340 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement with Partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) |
| 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: | Feb 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2021 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: | Mar 16, 2021 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: | $18,000 |
| Award Floor: | $18,000 |
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 Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to evaluate current and new Bear Management Areas in Yellowstone National Park. The evaluation will include efficacy of these management areas in relation to maximizing visitor safety and enjoyment while ensuring the continued conservation value for grizzly bears. Statistical analysis of biological data related to bear habitat and bear movement within the Park will be required. This evaluation and resulting information is intended to assist in key management decisions associated with this iconic species in an internationally renowned ecosystem with high levels of human visitors. |
| 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 331778 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> G21AS00340_DOI-USGS.pdf
Folder 331778 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 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 | G21AS00340 | Cooperative Agreement with Partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) | PKG00265704 | Feb 27, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331778 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331778 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331778 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331778 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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