The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has recently announced a new grant opportunity, designated G24AS00137, aimed at fostering partnerships with affiliates of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Titled the “Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program,” this discretionary funding initiative seeks to leverage the expertise of various entities, including not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and research centers. With the mission of enhancing water-quality analysis, USGS has patented a novel multi-parameter standard solution. This innovative solution, combining a xanthene dye and a pH buffer, promises to streamline the verification and calibration processes of field sensors, potentially revolutionizing the way we monitor water quality. Faith Graves of the Geological Survey is the point of contact for those seeking more information about this promising endeavor.
Opportunity ID: 350777
General Information
- Document Type: Grants Notice
- Funding Opportunity Number: G24AS00137
- Funding Opportunity Title: Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
- Opportunity Category: Discretionary
- Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
- Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- CFDA Number(s): 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
- Version: Synopsis 1
- Posted Date: Oct 30, 2023
- Last Updated Date: Oct 30, 2023
- Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 30, 2023 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: Nov 30, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
- Award Ceiling: $75,000
- 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. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Additional Information
- Agency Name: Geological Survey
- Description: The USGS Water Mission Area (WMA) Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for a laboratory evaluation of a multi-parameter standard solution for water-quality analysis. The standard solution, recently patented by the USGS (US 11,768,160), is a combination of a xanthene dye, distyryl biphenyl (DSBP) and a pH buffer that is intended as a quick, easy, and stable standard solution for the verification and/or calibration of field sensor performance. The standard solution can be used to calibration several field sensors at once including sensors for fluorescent dissolved organic matter (fDOM, e.g. excitation at 350 nm and emission at 450 nm) and chlorophyll-a fluorescence (excitation at 465 nm and emission at 665 nm).
Grantor Contact Information
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
fgraves@usgs.gov