The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering this grant opportunity specifically for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)-affiliated partner. The primary purpose of this grant is to fund vital research focused on advancing wildlife monitoring techniques. This initiative aims to automate the precise detection and classification of various wildlife species captured in aerial imagery. It specifically requires the application of sophisticated deep learning methods, highlighting an innovative approach to ecological data analysis. This grant will enable the development of highly efficient and accurate systems for tracking animal populations and patterns, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to provide crucial insights for environmental management and conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 344671
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G23AS00097 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest 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: | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 30, 2022 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: | Dec 30, 2022 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: | $480,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80 |
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 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 to a CESU partner for research in automating the detection and classification of wildlife in aerial imagery using deep learning methods. |
| 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 344671 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 | G23AS00097 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00278697 | Nov 29, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344671 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344671 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344671 SF424A-1.0.pdf
344671 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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