Opportunity Information: Apply for G20AS00138
The funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G20AS00138) is a discretionary research and development grant offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior. The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination on technical direction, data standards, review of deliverables, and collaboration on implementation). The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
The purpose of the opportunity is to fund a single project, through a Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner, to develop spatial assessment tools focused on fire and fuel breaks. These tools are intended to be practical decision-support products that can be used directly by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In particular, the project is meant to help BLM make more informed decisions about where and when to plant sagebrush, how to plan and place fuel breaks, and how to prioritize and support habitat restoration actions. The ultimate management outcomes highlighted in the notice include improving habitat restoration effectiveness and supporting greater sage-grouse recovery, which is closely tied to sagebrush ecosystem condition and disturbance patterns.
The notice indicates there is one expected award, with a maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling) of $51,834. The opportunity was posted on August 17, 2020, with an original application closing date of September 7, 2020. Eligibility is limited to applicants that qualify as CESU partners, with the listing stating "Others" and directing potential applicants to additional eligibility details in the full announcement; in practice, this points to the CESU network partnership structure rather than open eligibility to the general public or all institutions.
In short, this is a targeted, single-award USGS cooperative agreement intended to produce spatial tools that evaluate fire risk and fuel break effectiveness in sagebrush landscapes, translating that analysis into actionable guidance for BLM planning around sagebrush planting, fuel break placement, and restoration strategies that contribute to sage-grouse habitat recovery.Apply for G20AS00138
- 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, Rocky Mountain 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 Aug 17, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 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 $51,834.00 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 (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G20AS00138.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement during the project. Based on the notice, this involvement can include coordination on technical direction, data standards, review of deliverables, and collaboration on implementation.
What kind of grant is this (activity category)?
The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.808.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to fund a single project (through a Rocky Mountain CESU partner) to develop spatial assessment tools focused on fire and fuel breaks.
What are the tools expected to do?
The tools are intended to be practical decision-support products that can be used directly by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). They are meant to support decisions such as:
- Where and when to plant sagebrush
- How to plan and place fuel breaks
- How to prioritize and support habitat restoration actions
Who is the primary end user of the project deliverables?
The primary intended end user is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), since the notice emphasizes tools that BLM can use directly for planning and prioritization.
What landscape or habitat focus is highlighted in the notice?
The opportunity is focused on sagebrush landscapes, particularly as they relate to fire risk, fuel break effectiveness, and habitat restoration.
How does this project connect to greater sage-grouse recovery?
The notice identifies management outcomes including improving habitat restoration effectiveness and supporting greater sage-grouse recovery, which is described as closely tied to sagebrush ecosystem condition and disturbance patterns.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum federal funding amount listed is $51,834.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 17, 2020.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is September 7, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that qualify as CESU partners. The listing notes "Others" and directs potential applicants to additional eligibility details in the full announcement, which in practice points to the CESU network partnership structure rather than open eligibility to the general public or all institutions.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or any institution?
Based on the information provided, it is a targeted opportunity limited to Rocky Mountain CESU partners, rather than an open competition for all applicants.
What is the Rocky Mountain CESU in this context?
In this notice, the Rocky Mountain CESU is the partnership channel through which the project is to be funded, with the award going to a project proposed by an eligible CESU partner.
What is the overall intent of the funded work in plain language?
The intent is to create usable spatial tools that help land managers evaluate fire-related risks and the potential value or effectiveness of fuel breaks, then translate those results into actionable guidance for sagebrush planting, fuel break placement, and restoration decisions that support sagebrush habitat and sage-grouse recovery.
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