The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Davie, Florida, is offering a grant through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit for research on monitoring methods essential for assessing ecosystem restoration impact on threatened crocodile populations. This project addresses the critical global, national, state, and local need for biodiversity protection and ecological integrity maintenance. By supporting specific Department of Interior science goals, the grant aims to develop tools for evaluating and managing ecosystem restoration efforts in the South Florida Caribbean region. Closing date for applications is March 6, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324614
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G20AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, South Florida Caribbean 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: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| 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 South Florida Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, Davie, Florida is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in implementation of monitoring methods necessary for evaluation of ecosystem restoration on threatened crocodile populations. Protection of biological diversity has been identified at the global, national, state, and local levels as a critical component of protecting native ecosystems. Effective protection of an area’s ecological integrity involves having the ability to evaluate and monitor effects of restoration and management. This project is designed to assist in specific DOI science needs and to provide tools necessary for evaluation and assessment of ecosystem restoration. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://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 324614 Full Announcement-FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 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 | G20AS00035 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, South Florida Caribbean CESU | PKG00258398 | Feb 18, 2020 | Mar 06, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324614 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
324614 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324614 SF424A-1.0.pdf
324614 SF424B-1.1.pdf