The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center is offering a cooperative agreement for a CESU partner. This grant is for a research project focused on Southern California bat populations, titled “Determining bat biodiversity within U.S. Army Corps properties, and determining viromes of southern California bat species with an emphasis on types and loads of corona viruses.” This vital research aims to map bat species distribution in Army Corps properties and analyze bat viromes, specifically assessing coronavirus types and loads. This initiative supports critical ecological and public health research, enhancing our understanding of wildlife and potential zoonotic disease threats.
Opportunity ID: 336133
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G22AS00057 |
| 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: | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 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: | Nov 15, 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: | $70,000 |
| 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 California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
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 a CESU partner for the project is titled “Determining bat biodiversity within U.S. Army Corps properties, and determining viromes of southern California bat species with an emphasis on types and loads of corona viruses.” |
| 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 336133 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 | G22AS00057 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00269323 | Oct 14, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336133 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
336133 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
336133 SF424A-1.0.pdf
336133 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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