This USGS grant is for CESU-affiliated partners to analyze and publish existing data on lead exposure in Piute ground squirrels. The study focuses on southwestern Idaho’s Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area and Orchard Combat Training Area, where military training and recreational shooting distribute lead. Despite this, information on wildlife lead exposure is limited. USGS possesses comprehensive data on ground squirrel lead levels, gathered from areas with varying shooting and training activities. This funding opportunity seeks expert assistance to rigorously analyze these datasets. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in statistics for censored datasets, experience with lead exposure in wildlife, and a strong publication record in this critical environmental field.
Opportunity ID: 337796
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G22AS00199 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner – Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| 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: | Feb 03, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| 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. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed 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 on lead exposure of Piute ground squirrels in southwestern Idaho. The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) includes a military training ground, the Orchard Combat Training Area (OCTC), and substantial recreational shooting. These activities result in distribution of lead throughout the NCA and OCTC. However, there is little information on how wildlife within these areas are exposed to lead. The USGS has data on lead exposure of Piute ground squirrels trapped within the NCA and OCTC. Ground squirrels were trapped in areas with low levels of recreational shooting, in areas with high levels of recreational shooting, and in areas used heavily for military training. USGS is offering a funding opportunity to CESU partners for assistance with analysis and publication of these data. The CESU partner must have experience using statistics for censored datasets, experience with lead exposure of wildlife, and experience publishing data on this issue. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 337796 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Funding Opportunity .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES 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 | G22AS00199 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner – Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00271878 | Feb 03, 2022 | Mar 03, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337796 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337796 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337796 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337796 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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