The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center is offering this grant to a CESU partner for research focused on refining monitoring techniques for Interior Least Tern and Piping Plover nests within the Missouri River Basin. This grant is for evaluating and improving the accuracy of current nest fate classification methods. These federally listed species nest in the upper Missouri River system, and extensive annual monitoring is conducted to facilitate management. Researchers currently locate nests via grid searches and monitor them regularly, classifying fates based on nest signs. However, this method lacks rigorous evaluation for potential misclassification. This funding opportunity aims to assess the reliability of existing techniques to ensure more precise data for conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 235183
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G13AS00046 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains 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: | May 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| 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 Great Plains (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to support refinement of monitoring techniques for Interior Least Tern (Sterna antillarum) and Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) nests within the Missouri River Basin. Interior least terns and piping plovers are federally listed species nesting in the upper Missouri River system. Extensive annual monitoring of the reproduction and productivity of these two species is conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Such monitoring facilitates management of this dynamic river system which serves as an important breeding area for these listed species. Both species nest in open sand, gravel, or shell-covered substrates along rivers, coastal areas, and lake edges. Researchers conduct grid searches to locate nests and monitor them every 2-3 days to determine nest fate. Nest fates are classified using sign at the nest, but this method has not been rigorously evaluated to determine if misclassification occurs, and if so, how often for each species. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://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 235183 Full Announcement-1 -> 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 | G13AS00046 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains CESU | PKG00178359 | May 20, 2013 | May 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235183 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
235183 Project-1.1.pdf
235183 SF424A-1.0.pdf
235183 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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