The US Geological Survey is offering this cooperative agreement to a CESU partner for vital research aimed at understanding the complex interactions between zoonotic and wildlife pathogens, the microbiome, and environmental stressors affecting Alaska seabirds. This grant is for conducting comprehensive studies that utilize advanced shotgun metatranscriptomic and other omics analyses to evaluate the interplay among seabird microbiota (prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses) and pathogens. Additionally, the funding supports rigorous field-based and laboratory comparative studies. These investigations will address how environmental factors influence seabird physiology, immune system function, and overall health. The primary purpose is to generate crucial insights into the ecological health of Alaskan seabird populations.
Opportunity ID: 352295
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00260 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Alaska 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: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2024 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: | Mar 12, 2024 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: | $100,000 |
| 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. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of The Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in understanding interactions between zoonotic and wildlife pathogens, microbiome, and environmental stressors in Alaska (AK) seabirds, which will: 1) use shotgun metatranscriptomic and other omics analyses to evaluate the interactions among all members of seabird microbiota from multiple domains (prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses) with zoonotic/wildlife pathogens, and 2) conduct field-based and laboratory comparative studies addressing effects of environmental factors on seabird physiology, immune system, and health. |
| 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 352295 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 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 | G24AS00260 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00284808 | Feb 12, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352295 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352295 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352295 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352295 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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