The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center is offering a cooperative agreement grant to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partners for entomological research. This grant focuses on managing novel herbivore-plant interactions, including biological control and insect invasions. The purpose is to enhance capabilities in field, mesocosm, and laboratory techniques to monitor and control invasive plants and insects impacting U.S. public lands. Research should cover anticipating biological control impacts, predicting novel plant-insect interactions post-invasion, and understanding effects of established insect invasions on native plants. This initiative aims to protect and improve management of public land ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 294854
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G17AS00076 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $499,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $499,000 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿s 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 U.S. Geological Surveyâ¿¿s (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to CESU partner having capability to conduct entomological research on the management of novel herbivore-plant interactions in the context of biological control and insect invasions. Field, mesocosm, and laboratory techniques in concert have proven to be the most powerful tools to anticipate the colonization, spread, and impacts of invasive plants, invasive herbivores, and intentionally introduced biological control agents. This is to improve capabilities in these techniques in order to better monitor and control invasive plants and insects that are potentially deleterious to the management of public lands. The funding opportunity is for research in three main areas: (1) anticipating the consequences of insect-based biological control agents on invasive plants; (2) improving the prediction of novel plant-insect interactions following invasion or introduction; and (3) understanding the consequence of established insect invasions on native plant populations on US public lands. |
| 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 EXTEND DUE DATE | Jul 05, 2017 | |
| Jul 05, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G17AS00076 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $499,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $499,000 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿s 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 U.S. Geological Surveyâ¿¿s (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to CESU partner having capability to conduct entomological research on the management of novel herbivore-plant interactions in the context of biological control and insect invasions. Field, mesocosm, and laboratory techniques in concert have proven to be the most powerful tools to anticipate the colonization, spread, and impacts of invasive plants, invasive herbivores, and intentionally introduced biological control agents. This is to improve capabilities in these techniques in order to better monitor and control invasive plants and insects that are potentially deleterious to the management of public lands. The funding opportunity is for research in three main areas: (1) anticipating the consequences of insect-based biological control agents on invasive plants; (2) improving the prediction of novel plant-insect interactions following invasion or introduction; and (3) understanding the consequence of established insect invasions on native plant populations on US public lands. |
| 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: | G17AS00076 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), 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: | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $499,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $499,000 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿s 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 U.S. Geological Surveyâ¿¿s (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to CESU partner having capability to conduct entomological research on the management of novel herbivore-plant interactions in the context of biological control and insect invasions. Field, mesocosm, and laboratory techniques in concert have proven to be the most powerful tools to anticipate the colonization, spread, and impacts of invasive plants, invasive herbivores, and intentionally introduced biological control agents. This is to improve capabilities in these techniques in order to better monitor and control invasive plants and insects that are potentially deleterious to the management of public lands.
The funding opportunity is for research in three main areas: (1) anticipating the consequences of insect-based biological control agents on invasive plants; (2) improving the prediction of novel plant-insect interactions following invasion or introduction; and (3) understanding the consequence of established insect invasions on native plant populations on US public lands. |
| 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 294854 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 | G17AS00076 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Rocky Mountain CESU | PKG00233304 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294854 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294854 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294854 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294854 SF424B-1.1.pdf