Opportunity Information: Apply for G24AS00381
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting proposals for a discretionary financial assistance award under a Cooperative Agreement to support a two-year research project focused on overwinter hydrodynamics on Lake Erie cold-water fish spawning reefs. The work sits in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category and is being offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, a network of partnerships designed to facilitate applied research, technical assistance, and educational collaboration between federal agencies and non-federal partners. Because this is issued under the CESU framework, the opportunity is specifically restricted to organizations that are already recognized partners within the Great Lakes - Northern Forest CESU.
The project scope centers on understanding wintertime water movement and related physical processes affecting cold-water fish spawning reef habitats in Lake Erie. In practical terms, this kind of research typically involves examining how currents, mixing, ice cover conditions, seiche activity, and near-bottom flow patterns behave during the overwinter period, and how those dynamics influence reef conditions that are important for spawning success. The intent is to generate information that can improve habitat understanding and support management or restoration decisions for cold-water fish populations that rely on reef substrates during critical life stages.
Funding is offered with an award ceiling of $108,388 for the project period, and the assistance instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by USGS scientists or staff during the period of performance compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.808 and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number G24AS00381. The posting was created on 2024-06-05, and the original application closing date is 2024-07-15. Eligibility is limited to entities categorized as "Other" only to the extent that they are active participants in the Great Lakes - Northern Forest CESU; applicants outside that CESU partnership are not eligible for consideration.
Overall, this opportunity is a targeted, partner-restricted research award meant to leverage the CESU model to produce actionable winter hydrodynamics findings for Lake Erie spawning reefs, with a defined two-year timeline and a maximum federal funding level just over $108K.Apply for G24AS00381
- 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 Great Lakes – Northern Forest 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 2024-06-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-15. (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 $108,388.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
The assistance instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USGS scientists or staff will have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The project supports a two-year research effort focused on overwinter hydrodynamics on Lake Erie cold-water fish spawning reefs. The goal is to better understand wintertime water movement and physical processes that affect spawning reef habitats.
What research topic or category does this fall under?
The opportunity is in the Science and Technology / Research and Development category.
What is the project location or study system?
The research focus is Lake Erie, specifically cold-water fish spawning reefs and the overwinter conditions affecting those reef habitats.
What kinds of winter processes are included in the scope?
The scope centers on wintertime water movement and related physical processes. Examples mentioned include currents, mixing, ice cover conditions, seiche activity, and near-bottom flow patterns during the overwinter period, and how these dynamics influence spawning reef conditions.
Why is USGS interested in overwinter hydrodynamics for spawning reefs?
The intent is to generate information that improves habitat understanding and supports management or restoration decisions for cold-water fish populations that rely on reef substrates during critical life stages, including spawning.
How long is the project period?
The project is described as a two-year research project.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The award ceiling is $108,388 for the project period.
Is this a competitive or discretionary opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary financial assistance award.
What program is this opportunity issued through?
The opportunity is offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, which is a network of partnerships intended to facilitate applied research, technical assistance, and educational collaboration between federal agencies and non-federal partners.
Is eligibility limited to certain organizations?
Yes. Because it is issued under the CESU framework, the opportunity is specifically restricted to organizations that are already recognized partners within the Great Lakes - Northern Forest CESU.
Are applicants outside the Great Lakes - Northern Forest CESU eligible?
No. Applicants outside that CESU partnership are not eligible for consideration.
How is the eligible applicant type described in the posting?
Eligibility is limited to entities categorized as "Other" only to the extent that they are active participants in the Great Lakes - Northern Forest CESU.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.808.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G24AS00381.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting was created on 2024-06-05.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is 2024-07-15.
What is the overall objective of using the CESU model for this project?
This is a targeted, partner-restricted research award intended to leverage the CESU partnership model to produce actionable findings about winter hydrodynamics on Lake Erie spawning reefs.
What outcomes is the project expected to support?
Based on the description, the work is meant to produce information that can improve understanding of spawning reef habitat conditions in winter and help inform management or restoration decisions related to cold-water fish populations that use reef substrates during key life stages.
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