The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center is offering this grant to members of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. This funding opportunity supports research on the role of zooplankton density and feeding success in the spawning migration of Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The project focuses on three key components: investigating the volume and composition of delta smelt diets, determining ambient zooplankton abundance and species composition in relation to smelt gut contents, and integrating these findings with delta smelt condition data. The collected data will be instrumental in refining behavioral components of particle tracking modules, enhancing individual-based and other population models for delta smelt. This research is crucial for understanding factors influencing this endangered species’ reproductive behavior.
Opportunity ID: 237126
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G13AS00079 |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $95,000 |
| 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. CESU¿s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center (CAWSC) is offering a funding opportunity to one or more member of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The project is titled Studies on the Role of Zooplankton Density and Feeding Success in the Spawning Migration of Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This USGS-funded project will coordinate closely with a project titled Studies Assessing Factors that Influence Spawning Migration Behavior and Reproductive Condition of Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The USGS effort is comprised of several interrelated study components, three of which are included in this announcement: 1. Investigate the volume and composition of delta smelt diets retained during winter sampling; 2. Determine ambient zooplankton abundance, density and species composition to examine how food concentrations relate to delta smelt gut contents; and 3. Integrate findings of gut fullness and contents with data on delta smelt condition. The data will be used to refine behavioral components of particle tracking modules for use in individual-based models (IBMs) and other population models for delta smelt. |
| 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 237126 Full Announcement-1 -> 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 | G13AS00079 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU | PKG00180224 | Jul 02, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237126 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
237126 Project-1.1.pdf
237126 SF424A-1.0.pdf
237126 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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