The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) is offering this grant to investigate the critical effects of amphibian chytrid fungus (Bd) on amphibian populations. Bd is a pathogen linked to worldwide declines and extinctions. This research specifically examines if Bd limits amphibian site-level distribution, survival, and abundance. Fieldwork will span the Southwest, Northern Rockies, and northern Great Plains, occurring primarily on BLM, NPS, USFWS, and USFS lands. Specific studies include assessing Bd’s impact on patch occupancy of imperiled amphibians like Leopard Frogs in the Southwest, survival of Western Toads in the Northern Rockies, and site occupancy of various toads and frogs in the northern Great Plains.
Opportunity ID: 327941
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G20AS00124 |
| 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 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $74,005 |
| Award Ceiling: | $74,005 |
| 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 Mountain 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 study the effects of amphibian chytrid fungus (hereafter, Bd) on site-occupancy and survival and population dynamics of amphibians. Bd is an emerging pathogen that has been linked with amphibian population declines (including some species¿ extinctions) worldwide, including in the western USA. This research will focus specifically on whether Bd continues to limit the site- level distribution or survival and abundance of amphibians. Field work will occur in the Southwest, Northern Rockies, and northern Great Plains and will occur primarily on BLM, NPS, USFWS, and USFS lands. Research in the Southwest will focus primarily on the effects of Bd on patch occupancy of Chiricahua Leopard Frogs, Lowland Leopard Frogs, Northern Leopard Frogs, Arizona Toads, and other imperiled amphibians in the region. Research in the Northern Rockies will focus on the effects of Bd on survival of Western Toads and Columbia Spotted Frogs. Research in the northern Great Plains will focus on the effects of Bd on site occupancy of the Great Plains Toad, Woodhouse¿s Toad, Northern Leopard Frog, and Boreal Chorus Frog. |
| 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 327941 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 | G20AS00124 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU | PKG00262405 | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 22, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327941 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327941 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327941 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327941 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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