The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) offers a research grant through CESU for studying zooplankton, lower trophic foodweb analyses, and fish diet analyses in the Great Lakes. Focusing on the Huron-Erie corridor and western Lake Erie foodwebs, the grant aims to understand the role of this area in fisheries production and water quality. Recent habitat restoration efforts have sparked interest in assessing the HEC’s contribution to ecosystem services. Monitoring fish spawning and larvae production will provide valuable data for managing this unique corridor and guiding restoration efforts.
Opportunity ID: 236834
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | G13AS00060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests 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 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 08, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 375,000 |
| 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. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes Northern Forests (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Geological Survey |
| Description:: | The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to support refinement of collection and processing of zooplankton, lower trophic foodweb analyses, and fish diet analyses for Great Lakes species with an emphasis on the Huron-Erie corridor (HEC) and western Lake Erie foodwebs. Recent investment in restoring functional aquatic habitat in the HEC has brought renewed interest in assessing the role that the HEC fills in contributing to fisheries production and water quality in the central Great Lakes. Extensive annual monitoring of fish spawning and larval fish production has shown marked changes over historic patterns with widespread reproduction occurring for several economically and ecological valued fish species. Such monitoring facilitates management of this unique connecting channel corridor and information gleaned from these studies helps direct management strategies toward continued restoration of ecosystem services. |
| 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 |
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| 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: | G13AS00060 |
| Competition Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00179931 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 08, 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 | G13AS00060 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU | PKG00179931 | Jun 27, 2013 | Jul 08, 2013 | View | FAITH GRAVES | Organization Applicants |