The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement for research aimed at enhancing geochronological and paleoenvironmental interpretations of unconsolidated sediments, particularly through ostracode and stable-isotope analysis. This grant seeks to reconstruct paleoclimate variability and its effects on landscapes, providing insights crucial for understanding future environmental changes and developing effective management practices. The funding supports interactive collaboration between USGS and CESU partner scientists. Research will focus on Quaternary studies in the Western United States, including the Mojave River basin, involving joint design of research strategies, sample collection, and analysis. Objectives include ostracode assemblage interpretation, amino acid geochronology, stable isotope analysis, and AMS 14C preparation.
Opportunity ID: 55515
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 11HQPA0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Basin 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| 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 Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | U.S. Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for research with the goal of improving the geochronological and paleoenvironmental interpretations of unconsolidated sediments, particularly with respect to ostracode and stable-isotope analysis. Detailed reconstruction of the natural variability of paleoclimate and effects on landscapes and vegetation is needed to develop better understanding of the effects of potential future change and to develop sound management practices. This Cooperative Agreement is in support of interactive and collaborative research activities involving the direct participation of both USGS and CESU partner scientists. The CESU partner will coordinate with USGS scientists to design specific research and sampling strategies in support of Quaternary research in the Western United States. Collaboration between USGS and the CESU partner will also include research related to, but not restricted to, Mojave River basin and surrounding areas and to identify the most promising samples for analyses, and may participate in sample collection. Research Objectives are to include, but are not restricted to:
Preparation, identification, and paleoenvironmental interpretation of ostracode assemblages. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7356 Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55515 Full Announcement-1 -> opportunity doc.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7356 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 | 11HQPA0004 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Basin CESU | PKG00019455 | Jun 28, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55515 SF424-2.0.pdf
55515 Project-1.1.pdf
55515 SF424B-1.1.pdf
55515 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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