Opportunity Information: Apply for G23AS00421
This opportunity, titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit," is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) financial assistance announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on scientific research and development. The core purpose is to support work on developing environmental DNA (eDNA) markers that can be used for the early detection of invasive species. In practical terms, the project emphasis is on creating and validating genetic marker tools that help detect the presence of invasive organisms from environmental samples (such as water), ideally before invasions become widespread and harder or more expensive to manage.
The award is being offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically tied to the Pacific Northwest CESU. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that support public land and resource management needs. Because this announcement is issued through the CESU mechanism, eligibility is restricted: applicants must already be an established, participating partner within the Pacific Northwest CESU network. In other words, it is not a general open competition for all organizations; it is intended for entities that are already part of that CESU partnership.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that substantial involvement from the federal agency is expected during the project, such as collaboration on study design, methods, data interpretation, or coordination with management needs. The funding activity category is listed as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," reflecting that the work is research-focused rather than primarily operational or service delivery. The listing is associated with CFDA number 15.808 (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing 15.808), and the sponsoring agency is the USGS (Geological Survey).
Key dates and funding parameters included in the notice indicate the opportunity was created on 2023-06-13, with an original application closing date of 2023-07-21. The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is $190,000. The announcement also notes "ExpectedAwards:" but does not provide a number in the source information provided, so the exact count of anticipated awards is not specified here.
Overall, the grant is a targeted USGS-CESU cooperative agreement intended to advance eDNA marker development as an early-warning tool for invasive species detection, offered exclusively to qualifying partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU, with up to $190,000 available under this specific funding opportunity number G23AS00421.Apply for G23AS00421
- 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 Pacific Northwest 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 2023-06-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-07-21. (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 $190,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit."
Which federal agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), also referenced as the Geological Survey.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. Based on the notice, that involvement may include collaboration on study design, methods, data interpretation, and coordination with management needs.
What program is this opportunity offered under?
This award is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically tied to the Pacific Northwest CESU.
What is a CESU and why does it matter for this competition?
CESUs are formal partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education supporting public land and resource management needs. Because this announcement is issued through the CESU mechanism, eligibility is restricted to CESU partners within the relevant CESU network.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to applicants that are already established, participating partners within the Pacific Northwest CESU network. This is not an open competition for all organizations.
Is this opportunity open to organizations outside the Pacific Northwest CESU network?
No. The notice indicates the opportunity is intended for entities that are already part of the Pacific Northwest CESU partnership.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support scientific research and development focused on developing environmental DNA (eDNA) markers for early detection of invasive species.
What are eDNA markers in the context of this opportunity?
In this notice, eDNA markers refer to genetic marker tools used to detect the presence of invasive organisms from environmental samples (for example, water samples), ideally at an early stage before invasions become widespread.
What kind of work is emphasized by this announcement?
The project emphasis is on creating and validating genetic marker tools that help detect invasive species from environmental samples.
What is meant by "early detection" for invasive species in this project?
Early detection here refers to identifying the presence of invasive organisms via eDNA tools before the invasion becomes widespread and harder or more expensive to manage.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," indicating a research-focused effort.
Is this funding considered discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 15.808, now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing 15.808.
What is the maximum award amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum potential award amount) is $190,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make under this opportunity?
The notice includes an "ExpectedAwards:" field, but the number of anticipated awards is not specified in the information provided.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G23AS00421.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2023-06-13.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed in the notice is 2023-07-21.
What type of project outcomes is this opportunity aiming to support?
Based on the description provided, the intended outcomes are the development and validation of genetic marker tools (eDNA markers) that enable early detection of invasive species from environmental samples.
Does the notice describe the sample types that may be used for detection?
Yes. The notice references environmental samples, such as water, as an example of the types of samples from which invasive organisms could be detected using eDNA markers.
Is this opportunity primarily for operational implementation or for research and development?
It is research-focused. The funding activity category explicitly states "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
Does this announcement indicate whether USGS will collaborate during the project?
Yes. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the notice indicates substantial agency involvement is expected, such as collaboration on study design, methods, interpretation, and coordination with management needs.
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