The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center is offering this grant to a Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Partner. This grant aims to continue vital monitoring and research on Mississippi’s barrier islands, extending the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP). It fosters crucial cooperation between the USGS and the CESU Partner. This grant is for investigating the ecological impacts of Mississippi barrier island restoration, with a specific focus on submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) communities. The project will evaluate both short-term and long-term ecosystem responses, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of restoration success and understanding SAV ecosystem dynamics following these important initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 354042
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00357 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast 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: | May 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2024 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: | Jun 07, 2024 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: | $33,000 |
| 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 Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center is offering a funding opportunity to a Partner of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program to fund monitoring and research on the barrier islands of Mississippi. The goal of the project is to continue the monitoring and research of the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) through the cooperation between the USGS and CESU Partner. The monitoring and research will investigate the impacts of Mississippi barrier island restoration on submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) communities. To effectively evaluate restoration project success is it critical to evaluate short- and long-term ecosystem response to restoration. This monitoring and research will focus on the SAV ecosystem responses following barrier island restoration. |
| 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 354042 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CESU 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 | G24AS00357 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00286270 | May 07, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354042 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354042 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354042 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354042 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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