Opportunity Information: Apply for G21AS00454
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Western Ecological Research Center, released a discretionary funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement focused on applied conservation research in southern California. The proposed project is titled "Using environmental DNA to aid in Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog (Rana muscosa) recovery in southern California," and it is designed to support science and technology research and development work that can directly inform recovery efforts for this sensitive amphibian species. The opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, which is a network of partnerships intended to streamline and strengthen collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other research organizations by supporting research, technical assistance, and education activities that address natural and cultural resource priorities.
This funding opportunity is specifically limited to eligible applicants that are already participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU Program. In practice, that means the competition is not open to the general public or to organizations outside the Rocky Mountain CESU partnership; only a recognized CESU partner can apply and receive an award under this announcement. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on study design, methods, data management, interpretation, or other aspects of execution and oversight.
Administratively, the announcement is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G21AS00454, and it falls under the funding activity category of "Science and Technology and other Research and Development." The associated CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and related assistance. The opportunity was created on April 7, 2021, and the original application closing date was April 30, 2021. The listed award ceiling is $42,047, setting the maximum amount available under this specific opportunity. The notice references expected awards but does not provide a number, implying that the funding is likely intended to support a single project with a defined scope aligned to USGS recovery-relevant research needs for Rana muscosa.
Overall, this is a targeted CESU cooperative agreement intended to fund partner-led research using environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to support monitoring and recovery planning for the Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog in southern California, with eligibility restricted to organizations that are formal partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU network and with USGS positioned to play an active, collaborative role throughout the project.Apply for G21AS00454
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement with Partner of the Rocky Mountain 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 2021-04-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-04-30. (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 $42,047.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity supports applied conservation research in southern California that can directly inform recovery efforts for the Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog (Rana muscosa). The specific project focus is using environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to aid recovery-related monitoring and planning.
What is the project title listed in the announcement?
The proposed project is titled "Using environmental DNA to aid in Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog (Rana muscosa) recovery in southern California."
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?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement in the project. Based on the announcement description, that involvement may include collaboration on study design, methods, data management, interpretation, and/or other aspects of project execution and oversight.
What program is this opportunity issued under?
This opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, a partnership network intended to streamline and strengthen collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other research organizations through research, technical assistance, and education activities that address natural and cultural resource priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are already participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU Program.
Is this competition open to the general public?
No. The announcement states that the competition is not open to the general public or to organizations outside the Rocky Mountain CESU partnership.
Can an organization apply if it is not a Rocky Mountain CESU partner?
No. Only a recognized participating partner in the Rocky Mountain CESU can apply for and receive an award under this announcement.
What research approach is emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes environmental DNA (eDNA) methods as an applied research tool to support monitoring and recovery planning for Rana muscosa.
What geographic area is the work focused on?
The work is focused on southern California.
What species is the research intended to support?
The research is intended to support recovery efforts for the Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog (Rana muscosa), described in the announcement as a sensitive amphibian species.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G21AS00454.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The associated Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and related assistance.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 7, 2021.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 30, 2021.
What is the maximum award amount available (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $42,047, which is the maximum amount available under this specific opportunity.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The notice references expected awards but does not provide a number. The description suggests the funding is likely intended to support a single project with a defined scope aligned to USGS recovery-relevant research needs for Rana muscosa.
What kinds of activities does the CESU Program generally support?
As described in the announcement, CESU partnerships support research, technical assistance, and education activities addressing natural and cultural resource priorities, and are intended to strengthen collaboration among federal agencies, universities, and other research organizations.
Which USGS center is connected to this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the USGS Western Ecological Research Center.
What is the overall summary of this opportunity in plain language?
This is a targeted, partner-only CESU cooperative agreement opportunity to fund applied eDNA-based conservation research that directly supports monitoring and recovery planning for the Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog in southern California, with USGS expected to collaborate actively during the project.
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