The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a significant funding opportunity specifically for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner. This grant is designed to solicit specialized expertise crucial for advancing environmental science. The core focus is on the application of cutting-edge elemental and isotopic analyses of both moss and snowpack. This detailed analysis will be utilized to create and subsequently validate robust concentration-atmospheric deposition models. These innovative models are essential tools for precisely determining critical loads and identifying early warning signs within ongoing ecological monitoring initiatives. Ultimately, this grant aims to enhance our capability to monitor environmental health, understand atmospheric impacts, and inform effective conservation strategies.
Opportunity ID: 327726
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G20AS00099 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain 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 16, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,565 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,565 |
| 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 Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to provide expertise in application of elemental and isotopic moss and snowpack analyses to create and validate concentration-atmospheric deposition models for use in critical loads/early warning signs ecological monitoring. |
| 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 327726 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 | G20AS00099 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU | PKG00262222 | Jun 16, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327726 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327726 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327726 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327726 SF424B-1.1.pdf