The USGS is offering a grant opportunity to a CESU partner for research in reforesting UMRS forest canopy openings occupied by invasive species. The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of artificial reforestation in closing canopy gaps and reducing invasive species like reed canarygrass, Johnsongrass, and Japanese hops. It also seeks to determine the cost-effective planting density for rapid canopy closure, explore reforestation without standard maintenance techniques, and evaluate the use of early successional species post-emerald ash borer presence. Closing date for applications: Apr 16, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314439
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G19AS00044 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers 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: | Apr 01, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 01, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,126 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,126 |
| 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 Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in reforesting UMRS forest canopy openings occupied by invasive species. Specifically, this study will address the following questions: 1) Can artificial reforestation be used as a technique to close canopy gaps and reduce the abundance of invasive species such as reed canarygrass, Johnsongrass, and Japanese hops? 2) What is the most cost-effective planting density to achieve expedient canopy closure with minimal maintenance requirements? 3) Can successful reforestation be attained without the use of standard management maintenance techniques (mowing, herbicide application, etc¿)? 4) Can early successional species be used to replace green ash following the establishment and spread of emerald ash borer throughout the UMRS floodplain? |
| 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 314439 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 | G19AS00044 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU | PKG00249603 | Apr 01, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314439 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314439 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314439 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314439 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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