The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Gainesville, Florida, is offering a grant for research and monitoring of biological resources in Florida’s Nature Coast, spanning the Big Bend of Florida. This pristine region is home to seagrass meadows, coastal wetlands, valuable fisheries, and diverse wildlife populations. The grant aims to support conservation efforts essential for the region’s growth, including freshwater flows, clean water resources, and protection of state and federally owned lands. The research outcomes will inform conservation strategies for the Nature Coast and benefit recreational and commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture. Closing date: Mar 14, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281843
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G16AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast 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: | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 29, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| 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 Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, Gainesville, Florida, is offering a funding opportunity for research and monitoring of selected biological resources with Floridaâ¿¿s Nature Coast. The Nature Coast spans the Big Bend of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, ranging from Hernando to Wakulla Counties. The region contains one of North Americaâ¿¿s most pristine coastlines, with extensive seagrass meadows, coastal wetlands and forests, valuable recreational and commercial fisheries, and healthy wildlife populations including marine mammals (manatee, dolphin), diverse waterbirds, and sea turtles. The region also supports productive shellfish fisheries (shrimp, oyster) and a vibrant hard clam aquaculture industry valued at $40 million annually. Conservation and management of natural resources in the region is critical to continued growth. Recreational and commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture rely on adequate freshwater flows and clean water resources. The region also has significant acreages protected by state and federal ownership (refuges, wildlife management areas, and state parks). Results of the research will be used by scientists and managers to enhance understanding and further conservation goals within Floridaâ¿¿s Nature Coast. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://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 281843 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 | G16AS00035 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast CESU | PKG00221225 | Feb 29, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281843 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
281843 Project-1.1.pdf
281843 SF424A-1.0.pdf
281843 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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