The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a valuable funding opportunity through its Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This grant is extended to a qualified CESU partner, with the explicit aim of advancing scientific methodologies. This funding is specifically purposed to support comprehensive research dedicated to refining existing methods for laboratory culture and enhancing laboratory toxicity testing protocols. The core focus of this critical study will be the parthenogenetic mayfly, Centroptilum triangulifer. This grant is for the essential purpose of improving the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of ecological assessment tools, which are vital for understanding environmental impacts and safeguarding aquatic biodiversity.
Opportunity ID: 131833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G12AS20004 |
| 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: | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $64,203 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| 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. CESUs 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: | This USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research to refine methods for laboratory culture and laboratory toxicity testing with the parthenogenetic mayfly Centroptilum triangulifer. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://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 131833 Full Announcement-1 -> 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 | G12AS20004 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Rivers CESU | PKG00086570 | Nov 23, 2011 | Dec 05, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
131833 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
131833 Project-1.1.pdf
131833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
131833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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