This grant, offered by the US Geological Survey, is for supporting research within the Californian CESU focusing on the response of foraminifera to two significant past periods of global warmth: the mid-Pliocene and the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM). The mid-Pliocene provides insights into sustained warmth comparable to near-future projections, while the PETM serves as a natural analogue for rapid temperature increases. The primary purpose is to leverage these periods as natural laboratories to enhance understanding of ecosystem responses to elevated or rapidly rising temperatures. The research will specifically investigate biotic patterns of foraminifera during these epochs by characterizing species assemblage changes through rigorous statistical analyses. This initiative aims to provide crucial data on how marine ecosystems adapt to climate change.
Opportunity ID: 294911
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G17AS00082 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian 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 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| 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. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance and education. Eligible recipients must be participating partners of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to members of the Californian CESU to support research into the response of foraminifera to two past periods of global warmth: the mid-Pliocene and the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM). While the mid-Pliocene (~3 Ma) is the most recent sustained period of global warmth similar in global average temperature to what is projected for the near future, the PETM (~56 Ma) is the closest natural analog to the modern rate of temperature rise. Both offer natural laboratories to better understand the response of ecosystems to elevated or rapidly increasing temperatures. The overarching objective of this agreement is to investigate biotic patterns of foraminifera during the mid-Pliocene and the Paleocene-Eocene by characterizing species assemblage changes through statistical analyses. |
| 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 294911 Full Announcement-FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> Funding Opportunity Description.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 | G17AS00082 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU | PKG00233392 | Jun 22, 2017 | Jul 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294911 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294911 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294911 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294911 SF424B-1.1.pdf