Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU | G19AS00082

Opportunity Information: Apply for G19AS00082

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00082) is a discretionary research funding announcement from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It is administered through the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial collaboration between the recipient and USGS staff during the period of performance rather than operating as a hands-off grant. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.808.

The purpose of the award is to support applied ecological research focused on understanding how drought affects upland plant communities within National Parks located in southeast Utah. In practical terms, the funded project is meant to produce science that helps explain or anticipate drought-driven changes in these plant communities, which can affect habitat quality, ecosystem stability, and park resource management decisions. While the announcement summary is brief, the research theme clearly centers on drought impacts in upland settings, which often include vegetation communities that may be sensitive to changes in precipitation, temperature, soil moisture, and disturbance regimes.

Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Colorado Plateau CESU, with the listing indicating that eligible applicants are categorized as "Others" and clarified in the full eligibility text of the solicitation. The opportunity anticipates making a single award, with an award ceiling of $62,500, indicating a relatively targeted, small-scale research effort or a defined component of a broader science program rather than a large multi-year initiative.

Key timing details show the opportunity was created on July 8, 2019, with an original application closing date of July 22, 2019, reflecting a short application window typical of some CESU cooperative agreement competitions or announcements aimed at established partners who can mobilize quickly. Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to leverage CESU partner expertise to generate actionable, park-relevant ecological science on drought effects in southeast Utah upland plant communities, delivered through a collaborative USGS-led research partnership structure.

• 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, Colorado Plateau 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 Jul 08, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2019. (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 $62,500.00 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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