The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center is offering a grant to investigate the life-history traits and conservation needs of freshwater fish species, focusing on bull trout and lake trout. By analyzing natural variation in strontium concentrations and isotope composition in otoliths, researchers aim to determine natal origins and environmental histories of individual fish. This research is crucial for understanding the impacts of nonnative lake trout on native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout in Glacier National Park and the Flathead River Basin. The grant seeks to unveil seasonal movements, natal origins, and population structures of these fish species in the Swan and Flathead systems. Closing date for applications is Jul 26, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237129
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | G13AS00076 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 33,605 |
| 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 Californian 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 for research to understand life-history traits and conservation needs of freshwater fish species through the use of natural variation in strontium concentrations and isotope composition of stream waters and corresponding values recorded in otoliths of bull trout and lake trout. These naturally occurring geochemical signatures in otoliths have emerged as a powerful tool to determine natal origins and life histories of fish. By examining these otoliths, the desired outcome would be to identification of the natal origin and the reconstruction of environmental history of individual fish over their entire lifetime. The invasion and establishment of nonnative lake trout directly threatens the survival of the native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout in Glacier National Park and the Flathead River Basin. The overall objective of this effort will be to describe seasonal movements, natal origins, and population structure of lake trout and bull trout in the Swan and Flathead systems |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | TO EXTEND DUE DATE | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 |
| Competition ID: | G13AS00076 |
| Competition Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00180227 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | FAITH GRAVES |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G13AS00076 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU | PKG00180227 | Jul 02, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | View | FAITH GRAVES | Organization Applicants |