Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00052
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00052) was a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding announcement issued by the Department of the Interior under CFDA 15.808. It was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency interaction. The programmatic focus sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, signaling that the award was intended to support applied research activities rather than program operations or routine services.
The purpose of the award was to support research on "patterns of invasions," with the core deliverable centered on species distribution model (SDM) delivery. In practical terms, the project emphasis was not just on producing or running species distribution models, but on improving how SDM results are packaged, communicated, and assessed for decision-making and scientific interpretation. A key component described in the announcement was the development of an analysis package that can visualize and evaluate SDM outputs. This suggests the USGS was looking for a reproducible, user-oriented toolset that helps users explore model predictions, compare outputs, and understand model performance or uncertainty, likely in ways that can be applied across multiple invasive species or geographic contexts.
Eligibility was limited to CESU partners, with the announcement listing eligible applicants as "Others" and directing readers to additional eligibility information for clarification. Within the CESU framework, that typically indicates the competition is restricted to institutions formally participating in the relevant Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network, in this case the Rocky Mountain CESU. The announcement anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $46,172, indicating a relatively small, targeted project intended to produce a focused research and software delivery outcome rather than a large multi-year research program.
Timing details show the opportunity was created on May 29, 2018, with an original closing date of June 12, 2018, reflecting a short application window. Overall, the grant can be summarized as a small, single-award cooperative agreement for a Rocky Mountain CESU partner to support USGS-led priorities on invasive species research, specifically by advancing the delivery and evaluation of species distribution modeling products through the creation of an analysis and visualization package for SDM outputs.Apply for G18AS00052
- 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 May 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2018. (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 $46,172.00 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 opportunity is titled "The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU opportunity" and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) G18AS00052.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The announcement was issued under CFDA 15.808.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expected to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency interaction.
What is the program area or category for this opportunity?
The programmatic focus falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, indicating the award was intended to support applied research activities rather than program operations or routine services.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose was to support research on "patterns of invasions," with a core deliverable centered on species distribution model (SDM) delivery.
What does "SDM delivery" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, the emphasis was not only on producing or running species distribution models, but on improving how SDM results are packaged, communicated, and assessed for decision-making and scientific interpretation.
What deliverable was emphasized in the announcement?
A key component was development of an analysis package that can visualize and evaluate SDM outputs.
What is the analysis package expected to do?
The announcement indicates the package should help visualize and evaluate SDM outputs. This suggests a reproducible, user-oriented toolset that helps users explore model predictions, compare outputs, and understand model performance or uncertainty.
Is this opportunity focused on research, operations, or services?
It is framed as applied research and development (Science and Technology / other R&D), rather than routine services or program operations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to CESU partners, specifically within the Rocky Mountain CESU framework. The announcement listed eligible applicants as "Others" and directed readers to additional eligibility information for clarification.
Does the announcement indicate the number of awards expected?
Yes. The announcement anticipated making a single award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $46,172.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the project scope?
The ceiling suggests a relatively small, targeted effort intended to produce a focused research and software delivery outcome rather than a large multi-year research program.
When was the opportunity posted (created)?
The opportunity was created on May 29, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was June 12, 2018.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (May 29, 2018 to June 12, 2018), the application window was short.
What overall summary best describes this grant?
It can be summarized as a small, single-award cooperative agreement for a Rocky Mountain CESU partner to support USGS priorities on invasive species research, specifically by advancing the delivery and evaluation of species distribution modeling products through creation of an analysis and visualization package for SDM outputs.
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