The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center is offering a significant funding opportunity specifically designed for a Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program partner. This grant is for the critical purpose of conducting a project titled ‘Evaluation of Occupancy Dynamics of Western Spadefoots (Spea hammondii) using eDNA.’ The initiative aims to advance ecological understanding by utilizing cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to accurately assess the presence and distribution patterns of Western Spadefoots. This department is offering this grant to support high-quality research that directly contributes to the conservation and informed management of these important amphibian populations within California’s diverse ecosystems, fostering vital collaborative partnerships through the CESU network.
Opportunity ID: 340979
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G22AS00387 |
| 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: | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 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: | Jul 08, 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: | $55,200 |
| 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 a partner of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program for project titled “Evaluation of Occupancy Dynamics of Western Spadefoots (Spea hammondii) using eDNA.” |
| 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 340979 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 | G22AS00387 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00274854 | Jun 08, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
340979 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
340979 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
340979 SF424A-1.0.pdf
340979 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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