The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center (ASC) invites a CESU partner to conduct research comparing the onshore ecology of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea and Baffin Bay subpopulations. This grant aims to analyze onshore arrival/departure patterns, movement behavior, and spatial distribution in relation to sea ice dynamics and human activities. Seeking to understand how sea ice loss impacts polar bear behavior, this opportunity will provide insights into the resilience and sustainability of these subpopulations. Applications are welcome until July 12, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237138
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | G13AS00095 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest 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:: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 35,250 |
| 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 Pacific Northwest (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Geological Survey |
| Description:: | The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center (ASC) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to support a comparison of the onshore ecology of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea and Baffin Bay subpopulations. Specifically, the objectives are to compare 1) onshore arrival and departure dates of radio-tagged polar bears relative to the timing of sea ice break-up in summer and reformation in fall; 2) movement behavior and activity patterns of bears in both populations and different sex and age classes; and 3) onshore patterns of spatial distribution relative to habitat and landscape covariates, including anthropogenic activity. The southern Beaufort and Baffin Bay subpopulations have experienced sea ice loss leading to an increasing trend of polar bears spending time on land during summer. A comparative analysis of onshore ecology of these two subpopulations can reveal the degree of plasticity present in each subpopulation and elucidate the potential for long-term persistence of polar bears. |
| 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: | G13AS00095 |
| Competition Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00180233 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 12, 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 | G13AS00095 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU | PKG00180233 | Jul 02, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | View | FAITH GRAVES | Organization Applicants |