The US Geological Survey is offering a significant funding opportunity specifically tailored for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner. This grant is designed to support critical research aimed at advancing our understanding of microbial properties and their profound impact on ecosystem function. The primary objective is to meticulously define which specific microbial characteristics are most influential in maintaining and enhancing ecosystem health. Furthermore, the research funded by this grant will also focus on developing and refining effective methodologies to accurately measure these crucial microbial properties. This initiative underscores the USGS’s commitment to fostering scientific inquiry into the foundational elements of environmental systems, ultimately contributing to better ecological management and conservation strategies. This collaborative effort seeks to bridge knowledge gaps in microbial ecology.
Opportunity ID: 168816
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G12AS20033 |
| 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: | May 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,300 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| 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 a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research to define which microbial properties matter most to ecosystem function and how to measure them. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://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 168816 Full Announcement-1 -> 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 | G12AS20033 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU | PKG00120094 | May 02, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
168816 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
168816 Project-1.1.pdf
168816 SF424A-1.0.pdf
168816 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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