The USGS is offering a grant through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU for research focusing on the floodplain forest canopy dynamics in the Upper Mississippi River region. The grant aims to address concerns regarding potential conversion of forest to non-forested systems, the impact of invasive species like reed canarygrass, and the decline of forest due to aging trees and invasive pests. Researchers are encouraged to investigate natural forest regeneration and factors contributing to insufficient recruitment of future forest tree cohorts in the Upper Mississippi River System. Application deadline is August 24, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 307994
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G18AS00120 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 08, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,453 |
| Award Ceiling: | $34,453 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿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 floodplain forest canopy dynamics in the Upper Mississippi River.The current conditions and future trajectory of extant floodplain forest (FF) has received increasing attention from Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) managers in recent years. A primary concern is the potential for conversion of forest to non-forested systems dominated by herbaceous species, especially the invasive reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea, RCG). Independent of the specific threat from RCG, there are likely to be trends toward forest decline as current overstory trees age. There appears to be a pattern of insufficient natural forest regeneration in many areas of the UMRS, potentially resulting in a failure to recruit future cohorts of forest trees. Tree mortality caused by invasive pests, especially Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma ulmi and O. novo-ulmi) and emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has and will continue to increase the rate of forest canopy loss. |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| TO CHANGE FUNDING AMOUNTS | Aug 08, 2018 | |
| Aug 08, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G18AS00120 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 08, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,453 |
| Award Ceiling: | $34,453 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿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 floodplain forest canopy dynamics in the Upper Mississippi River.The current conditions and future trajectory of extant floodplain forest (FF) has received increasing attention from Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) managers in recent years. A primary concern is the potential for conversion of forest to non-forested systems dominated by herbaceous species, especially the invasive reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea, RCG). Independent of the specific threat from RCG, there are likely to be trends toward forest decline as current overstory trees age. There appears to be a pattern of insufficient natural forest regeneration in many areas of the UMRS, potentially resulting in a failure to recruit future cohorts of forest trees. Tree mortality caused by invasive pests, especially Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma ulmi and O. novo-ulmi) and emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has and will continue to increase the rate of forest canopy loss. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G18AS00120 |
| 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: | Aug 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,453 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,453 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿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 floodplain forest canopy dynamics in the Upper Mississippi River. The current conditions and future trajectory of extant floodplain forest (FF) has received increasing attention from Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) managers in recent years. A primary concern is the potential for conversion of forest to non-forested systems dominated by herbaceous species, especially the invasive reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea, RCG). Independent of the specific threat from RCG, there are likely to be trends toward forest decline as current overstory trees age. There appears to be a pattern of insufficient natural forest regeneration in many areas of the UMRS, potentially resulting in a failure to recruit future cohorts of forest trees. Tree mortality caused by invasive pests, especially Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma ulmi and O. novo-ulmi) and emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has and will continue to increase the rate of forest canopy loss. |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 307994 Full Announcement-FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> Funding Oppotunity.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 | G18AS00120 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU | PKG00244260 | Aug 06, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
307994 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
307994 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
307994 SF424A-1.0.pdf
307994 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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