This grant, offered by the U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC), is for research focused on understanding the ecological impacts of solar energy development. Specifically, the funding supports a CESU-affiliated partner in investigating how solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, various vegetation treatments, and other solar project management activities influence plant community composition. The research will be conducted at the Gemini Solar Project, aiming to provide crucial insights into the environmental effects of large-scale solar installations. This initiative seeks to inform sustainable management practices for future solar energy developments, ensuring minimal disruption to local ecosystems and promoting biodiversity within renewable energy landscapes.
Opportunity ID: 354040
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00362 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain 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: | May 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2024 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: | Jun 07, 2024 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: | $39,657 |
| 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. CESUs 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 U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to understand the effects of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, vegetation treatments, and additional solar project management activities affect plant community composition at the Gemini Solar 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 354040 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CESU 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 | G24AS00362 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00286268 | May 07, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354040 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354040 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354040 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354040 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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