This grant is for genetic analysis of biological samples from threatened and endangered sea turtles and rare Diamondback terrapins. The US Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Davie, Florida, is offering this opportunity to a CESU partner. The project leverages an extensive dataset of existing skin, tissue, and blood samples from sea turtles collected across the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Caribbean regions. Additionally, it incorporates terrapin blood samples obtained throughout their US Atlantic and Gulf coastal range. The primary objective of this analysis is to reveal effective population sizes for these vulnerable assemblages and to determine the connectivity among different groups, building upon valuable preliminary information from prior studies like nest monitoring and mark-recapture efforts.
Opportunity ID: 347722
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G23AS00348 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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 US Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Davie, Florida, is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in genetic analyses of biological samples from threatened and endangered sea turtles and rare Diamondback terrapins. The sea turtle biological sample dataset is comprised of skin (tissue) and blood samples from sea turtles sampled on projects conducted in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Caribbean and terrapin blood samples from throughout the US Atlantic and Gulf coastal range of the species. Previous studies including nest monitoring and mark-recapture provide preliminary information on population abundance, reproductive parameters and connectivity. Intensive sampling of multiple species and populations has resulted in a large number of biological samples. Analysis of these samples will allow to reveal effective population sizes for these assemblages and connectivity among groups. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 347722 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CESU Funding Opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES 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 | G23AS00348 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00281327 | Apr 24, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347722 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347722 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347722 SF424A-1.0.pdf
347722 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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