Opportunity Information: Apply for G17AS00040
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G17AS00040) is a discretionary research grant offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an agency within the Department of the Interior. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project, such as collaborating on technical direction, data coordination, deliverables, or interpretation of results. The program sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area and is listed under CFDA 15.808, which aligns with USGS research and related scientific activities.
The purpose of this specific opportunity is to support research examining how climate change could alter both ecosystem services and precipitation extremes across the Southeastern United States. In practice, that theme points to work that connects climate-driven shifts in rainfall patterns and extreme precipitation events (such as more frequent or more intense heavy rain episodes, changes in seasonal rainfall timing, or longer dry intervals punctuated by extreme storms) with the benefits ecosystems provide to people. Ecosystem services in this context can include water supply and water quality regulation, flood attenuation, soil stabilization and erosion control, habitat support, carbon storage, and other functions that underpin community resilience, environmental health, and economic activity. The research emphasis suggests an integrated approach that links climate science, hydrology, ecology, and decision-relevant assessments, with a regional focus on the U.S. Southeast.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are partners in the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network. The listing specifies “Others” under eligible applicants and clarifies that additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement, but the central point is that this is not an open competition to all entities; it is intended for a qualified CESU partner. CESUs are cooperative partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other research organizations to deliver applied science that supports natural and cultural resource management. This framing is consistent with a project that aims to produce actionable science relevant to landscape management, conservation planning, water resources, and climate adaptation.
The anticipated award structure is for a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a maximum federal funding level (Award Ceiling) of $311,484. The opportunity was created on February 6, 2017, and the original application closing date was February 21, 2017, indicating a relatively short submission window typical of some targeted, partner-focused cooperative agreement solicitations. Overall, the opportunity funds one CESU partner to carry out research that improves understanding of how a changing climate may reshape precipitation extremes and, in turn, affect the ecosystem services that communities and managers in the Southeastern United States rely on.Apply for G17AS00040
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Piedmont South Atlantic Coast 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 Feb 06, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 21, 2017. (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 $311,484.00 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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What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G17AS00040). It is a discretionary research grant offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an agency within the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is it?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally means the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement during the project, which can include collaboration on technical direction, data coordination, deliverables, and/or interpretation of results.
What is the purpose of this specific opportunity?
The purpose is to support research examining how climate change could alter both ecosystem services and precipitation extremes across the Southeastern United States.
What research topics does the opportunity emphasize?
The emphasis is on research that connects climate-driven changes in rainfall patterns and extreme precipitation events with ecosystem services. This includes examining shifts such as more frequent or more intense heavy rain, changes in seasonal rainfall timing, or longer dry intervals interrupted by extreme storms, and assessing how those shifts affect benefits ecosystems provide to people.
What does "precipitation extremes" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, precipitation extremes refers to changes like more frequent or more intense heavy rain events, changes in when rainfall occurs seasonally, and longer dry periods punctuated by extreme storms.
What are "ecosystem services" in the context of this grant?
Ecosystem services are the benefits ecosystems provide to people. The opportunity description highlights examples including water supply and water quality regulation, flood attenuation, soil stabilization and erosion control, habitat support, carbon storage, and other functions that support community resilience, environmental health, and economic activity.
What geographic area is the research focused on?
The research focus is the Southeastern United States (the U.S. Southeast).
Is this opportunity intended to support integrated, cross-disciplinary work?
Yes. The description suggests an integrated approach linking climate science, hydrology, ecology, and decision-relevant assessments, with a regional focus on the U.S. Southeast.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, which aligns with USGS research and related scientific activities.
What activity area does this program fall under?
It sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are partners in the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network. The listing notes "Others" as eligible applicants and indicates additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement, but the key limitation stated is CESU partnership in that specific network.
Is this an open competition to all organizations?
No. Based on the information provided, it is not open to all entities. It is intended for a qualified CESU partner in the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network.
What is a CESU and why does it matter for eligibility?
CESUs are cooperative partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other research organizations to deliver applied science supporting natural and cultural resource management. For this opportunity, being a partner in the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast CESU network is a central eligibility requirement.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum amount of federal funding available?
The award ceiling (maximum federal funding level) is $311,484.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 6, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was February 21, 2017.
What does the short submission window imply?
The dates provided indicate a relatively short submission window, which is described as typical of some targeted, partner-focused cooperative agreement solicitations.
What kind of outcomes is this funding intended to support?
The opportunity is intended to fund research that improves understanding of how a changing climate may reshape precipitation extremes and, in turn, affect ecosystem services relied upon by communities and managers in the Southeastern United States. The framing also indicates the work is meant to be actionable and relevant to management and planning contexts.
What kinds of management or decision contexts is this research meant to inform?
The description links the work to actionable science relevant to landscape management, conservation planning, water resources, and climate adaptation.
What does "substantial involvement" from USGS potentially look like during the project?
The description notes that substantial involvement can include collaboration on technical direction, data coordination, deliverables, and interpretation of results.
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