Opportunity Information: Apply for G20AS00122
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G20AS00122) is a discretionary research grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (USGS-FRESC). The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
The purpose of the opportunity is to support research that examines how lower-elevation aspen forests in the Great Basin may be vulnerable under changing ecological conditions. The focus is on how altered fire regimes, wildlife browsing pressure, and climate dynamics interact to influence aspen persistence, regeneration, and overall forest condition. In practical terms, the work funded under this opportunity would be aimed at producing actionable science about whether and where these aspen stands are most at risk, what stressors are driving decline or inhibiting recovery, and how future conditions might shift those risks. This kind of research often supports land management decisions by helping agencies understand the mechanisms behind forest change and by improving the ability to forecast outcomes under different scenarios.
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, noted here under the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU. The listing indicates eligibility as "Others," with clarification expected in the full opportunity text, but the key constraint stated in the description is that the applicant must be a CESU partner. The opportunity was posted on June 30, 2020, with an original application closing date of July 22, 2020, suggesting a relatively short application window.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $89,603, and the agency anticipated making one award. That structure implies a single, defined project rather than a broad call for multiple projects. Overall, the grant is designed to fund a targeted piece of applied ecological research on Great Basin lower-elevation aspen systems, with strong emphasis on understanding combined effects from fire patterns, herbivory or browsing impacts, and climate-related stressors.Apply for G20AS00122
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU" 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 Jun 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2020. (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 $89,603.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G20AS00122.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS center is associated with the award?
The opportunity is associated with the USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (USGS-FRESC).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the project will be managed?
A cooperative agreement typically means USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than only providing funds without further participation.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support research examining how lower-elevation aspen forests in the Great Basin may be vulnerable under changing ecological conditions.
What ecosystem or forest type is the focus of the research?
The research focus is on lower-elevation aspen forests in the Great Basin.
What key stressors or drivers does the opportunity highlight?
The opportunity highlights altered fire regimes, wildlife browsing pressure, and climate dynamics, and how these factors interact.
What kinds of outcomes or questions is the research expected to address?
The research is aimed at producing actionable science about whether and where aspen stands are most at risk, what stressors are driving decline or inhibiting recovery, and how future conditions might shift those risks.
What aspects of aspen ecology are mentioned as areas of interest?
The opportunity specifically mentions aspen persistence, regeneration, and overall forest condition.
How might the results be used in practice?
The described work is intended to support land management decisions by improving understanding of mechanisms behind forest change and by improving the ability to forecast outcomes under different scenarios.
What category is this program listed under?
The opportunity sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically noted under the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU. The key constraint stated is that the applicant must be a CESU partner.
The listing says eligibility is "Others." What does that mean here?
The listing indicates eligibility as "Others," with clarification expected in the full opportunity text. However, the description emphasizes that applicants must be CESU partners.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 30, 2020.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 22, 2020.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 30, 2020) and the original closing date (July 22, 2020), the application window was relatively short.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $89,603.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Does this appear to be a broad call or a single targeted project?
Because funding is capped at $89,603 and the agency anticipated one award, it suggests a single, defined project rather than a broad call for multiple projects.
What overall type of research is this funding intended to support?
It is designed to fund a targeted piece of applied ecological research on Great Basin lower-elevation aspen systems, emphasizing combined effects from fire patterns, browsing impacts, and climate-related stressors.
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