The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center is seeking a CESU partner to research Sea star wasting disease (SSWD) and its devastating effects on echinoderms. With a focus on histological and microbiome analysis, the grant aims to understand the etiology of SSWD, which has caused significant population reductions in key species. The study will investigate the impact of global warming and acidification on the disease progression. Applications are welcomed from partners interested in contributing to the conservation of marine ecosystems. Closing date for submissions is July 26, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 318203
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G19AS00107 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests 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: | Jul 09, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 09, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $44,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $44,000 |
| 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 Great Lakes Northern Forests Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The U.S. Geological Survey¿s (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to assist with Sea star wasting disease (SSWD). SSWD comprises a suite of gross morphological abnormalities, including ray twisting, loss of turgor, limb autotomy, formation of lesions, tissue loss and death that affects asteroids (Echinodermata) in several locations worldwide. Since 2013, SSWD has been reported in ~ 20 species on the North American Pacific coast, leading in some locations to >95% reduction in overall biomass of key species (e.g. Pycnopodia helianthoides). The etiology of SSWD is unknown and there is currently no case definition for any species affected. Comparative histology of clinically normal and wasting individuals in North America and elsewhere revealed vacuolized and necrotic outer epidermis and cuticle, and edema and cleft formation between outer epidermis and mutable collagenous tissue. Microbiome (bacterial/archaeal and viral) revealed no consistent associated microorganisms to this condition. However, shifts in subcuticular microbiome structure from predominately aerobic to obligate anaerobic taxa occur during disease progression, and perhaps global warming and acidification play a role. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://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 318203 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 | G19AS00107 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU | PKG00252739 | Jul 09, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
318203 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
318203 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
318203 SF424A-1.0.pdf
318203 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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