The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is providing funding to evaluate elk blood test data and assess the impact of experimental feed distribution and feeding season duration on reducing brucellosis transmission. This study aims to determine if changes in feeding regimes at elk feedgrounds have led to a decrease in seroprevalence of brucellosis. Researchers will analyze existing data and conduct a thorough examination to understand the relationship between feeding practices and disease transmission among elk populations. The grant includes the expectation of producing a thesis and manuscript upon completion of data analysis. Application deadline: May 21, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 315658
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G19AS00059 |
| 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: | May 07, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,200 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,200 |
| 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 Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to evaluate and analyze existing elk (Cervus canadensis) blood test data to determine if experimental manipulation of feed distribution and feeding season duration are succeeding in lowering elk-to-elk brucellosis transmission (as indicate by site-specific seroprevalence) over time. Previous studies have indicated that prevalence of brucellosis on the supplemental feedgrounds is correlated with the length of the feeding season, and the contact rate with an aborted fetus (i.e., the mode of brucellosis transmission) is associated with density of elk and style of feeding. In response, managers have been altering the feeding regime at a subset of elk feedgrounds for the past several years. To date there has been no assessment as to whether these manipulations are having any impact on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in elk. Upon completion of data analysis, a thesis and completed manuscript would be expected. |
| 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 315658 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 | G19AS00059 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU | PKG00250731 | May 07, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
315658 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
315658 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
315658 SF424A-1.0.pdf
315658 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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