The US Geological Survey is offering a grant for a four-year project focused on understanding Grass Carp reproduction and habitat use in Lake Erie. This grant is for the critical purpose of addressing the ecological threat posed by Grass Carp, a non-native obligate herbivore. High abundances of this species can significantly consume and alter aquatic vegetation, impacting species distributions and relative abundances. Given their potential to cause substantial ecological damage if established in the Great Lakes, this funding aims to provide crucial insights into their reproductive biology and habitat preferences, enabling informed strategies to prevent large-scale establishment and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem from this invasive species.
Opportunity ID: 294914
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G17AS00098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests 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 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for a 4-year project to study several aspects of Grass Carp reproduction and their habitats in Lake Erie. Grass Carp is a non-native obligate herbivore that consumes primarily rooted and attached aquatic vegetation, but can consume algae, some terrestrial vegetation, and occasionally invertebrates. At high abundances Grass Carp can consume large percentages of aquatic vegetation, and because they have strong preferences for some species over others can alter species distributions and relative abundances. The potential for ecological damage in the Great Lakes is high if Grass Carp become established and produce large populations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faith Graves 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294914 Full Announcement-FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faith Graves 703-648-7356 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 | G17AS00098 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU | PKG00233390 | Jun 22, 2017 | Jul 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294914 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294914 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294914 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294914 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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