This grant, offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to a Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU partner, focuses on influenza A viruses (IAVs) in wild birds. Its purpose is to compare culture-based and culture-independent sample processing pipelines. This research aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAV research and surveillance methods. By evaluating these distinct approaches, the grant seeks to advance scientific capabilities in viral detection and monitoring within ecological systems. This work is crucial for improving wildlife health understanding and environmental monitoring related to IAVs.
Opportunity ID: 327748
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G20AS00102 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic 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: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| 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 Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to compare culture-based and culture- independent sample processing pipelines for research and surveillance directed towards influenza A viruses (IAVs) in wild birds. |
| 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 327748 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 | G20AS00102 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU | PKG00262249 | Jun 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327748 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327748 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327748 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327748 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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