The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity. This grant is specifically designed for a qualified Member of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program to undertake vital ecological research. The primary purpose of this funding is to support a critical project titled ‘Prevalence and Diversity of Viruses in Western Bats, with an Emphasis on Coronaviruses.’ The selected partner will investigate the various types of viruses present in bat populations across the western United States, with a particular focus on identifying and understanding coronaviruses. This initiative aims to enhance scientific understanding of wildlife diseases and their potential impacts, contributing to broader public and ecological health efforts.
Opportunity ID: 334919
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G21AS00596 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian 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: | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 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: | Aug 30, 2021 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: | $246,750 |
| 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 California CESU. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The Western Ecological Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to one Member of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The project is titled “Prevalence and Diversity of Viruses in Western Bats, with an Emphasis on Coronaviruses.” |
| 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 334919 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CESU Funding Opportunity Description.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 | G21AS00596 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00268345 | Jul 28, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334919 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334919 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334919 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334919 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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