Opportunity Information: Apply for G22AS00387
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Western Ecological Research Center, issued a discretionary funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The project is titled "Evaluation of Occupancy Dynamics of Western Spadefoots (Spea hammondii) using eDNA," and it is focused on applying environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to better understand where Western spadefoots occur and how their presence changes over time. In practical terms, the work implied by the title centers on occupancy dynamics, meaning the study is expected to look at patterns such as site persistence, local colonization, and local disappearance across survey locations, using eDNA as the detection tool.
This opportunity is specifically restricted to CESU partners: only organizations that are active participants in the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit are eligible to apply. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that supports public resource management. Because this award is issued as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect meaningful federal involvement during the project, such as coordination on study design, methods, data management, or reporting, consistent with how cooperative agreements typically operate.
The official opportunity number is G22AS00387, and it falls under the activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The associated CFDA number is 15.808. The agency listed is the Geological Survey (USGS). The funding ceiling for a single award is $55,200, indicating the maximum amount available under this opportunity. The posting was created on June 8, 2022, and the original application closing date was July 8, 2022. The source information lists "ExpectedAwards:" without a value, so the number of awards anticipated is not specified in the provided notice.
Overall, this is a targeted, research-oriented federal assistance opportunity intended to leverage the CESU partnership framework to support applied ecological monitoring and analysis for a species of interest, using eDNA approaches to evaluate presence and occupancy changes across habitats in California or the broader region addressed by the Western Ecological Research Center.Apply for G22AS00387
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-06-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-07-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,200.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The project is titled "Evaluation of Occupancy Dynamics of Western Spadefoots (Spea hammondii) using eDNA."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Western Ecological Research Center.
What type of funding instrument is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect meaningful federal involvement during the project. The notice indicates this may include coordination on study design, methods, data management, and/or reporting, consistent with how cooperative agreements typically operate.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to CESU partners. Only organizations that are active participants in the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit are eligible to apply.
If my organization is not a California CESU partner, can we apply?
No. The opportunity is specifically restricted to organizations that are active participants in the California CESU.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focuses on applying environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to better understand where Western spadefoots occur and how their presence changes over time.
What species is being studied?
The species of interest is the Western spadefoot (Spea hammondii).
What is meant by "occupancy dynamics" in this context?
The notice implies that "occupancy dynamics" refers to patterns such as site persistence, local colonization, and local disappearance across survey locations, with eDNA used as the detection tool.
What method is being used to detect the species?
The project is expected to use environmental DNA (eDNA) as the detection method.
What is the opportunity number?
The official opportunity number is G22AS00387.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
How much funding is available?
The funding ceiling for a single award is $55,200, which is the maximum amount available under this opportunity.
Is the number of awards known?
The number of anticipated awards is not specified in the provided notice. The source information lists "ExpectedAwards:" without a value.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on June 8, 2022.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 8, 2022.
What general kind of work is this funding intended to support?
This is a targeted, research-oriented federal assistance opportunity intended to support applied ecological monitoring and analysis for Western spadefoots using eDNA approaches, within the CESU partnership framework.
What is the role of CESUs in opportunities like this?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research entities to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that supports public resource management.
Which CESU is specifically named in the eligibility restriction?
The California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit is specifically named.
Does the notice specify an exact geographic study area?
No exact study area is specified in the provided information. It references California CESU eligibility and notes the work may address California or the broader region served by the Western Ecological Research Center, but it does not define specific locations.
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