This grant, offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center, is designed to support research characterizing the long-term physiological stress response of polar bears in a changing environment. Specifically, the objective is to investigate the relationship between polar bear hair cortisol concentrations and sea ice conditions over three decades. This study will focus on polar bears captured in the southern Beaufort and Chukchi seas, where subpopulations are responding differently to habitat changes. A comparative analysis of potential habitat-mediated stress effects will reveal the degree of plasticity present in Alaskan polar bears. This research is vital to elucidate their potential for long-term persistence given ongoing environmental shifts.
Opportunity ID: 294837
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G17AS00083 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau 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: | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $49,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $49,000 |
| 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 Colorado Plateau (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 characterizing the long-term physiological stress response of polar bears to a changing environment. Specifically, the objective is to investigate the relationship between polar bear hair cortisol concentrations and sea ice conditions across three decades for polar bears captured in the southern Beaufort and Chukchi seas. The southern Beaufort and Chukchi sea polar bear subpopulations are responding differently to loss of sea ice habitat. A comparative analysis of potential habitat-mediated stress effects can reveal the degree of plasticity present in polar bears in Alaska and elucidate the potential for their long-term persistence. |
| 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 294837 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 | G17AS00083 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU | PKG00233302 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jul 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294837 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294837 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294837 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294837 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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