Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Southern Appalachian CESU | G19AS00028

Opportunity Information: Apply for G19AS00028

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Southern Appalachian CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00028) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the awardee should expect substantial involvement from the USGS during the project (for example, collaboration on scope, methods, deliverables, or coordination with agency priorities), rather than operating as a fully independent contractor. The activity area is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.808.

The purpose of the funding is to support research focused on an information needs assessment for grassland species of conservation concern in the southeastern United States. In practical terms, an information needs assessment typically identifies what decision-makers and conservation practitioners need to know, what data or science already exists, where the gaps are, and what kinds of research, monitoring, or data synthesis would most improve conservation outcomes. In this case, the emphasis is on grassland-associated species that are considered to be of conservation concern in the Southeast, suggesting the project would likely involve compiling and evaluating existing knowledge, engaging with stakeholders and relevant agencies, and producing a prioritized set of needs or recommendations that can guide future conservation planning and research investments.

Eligibility is limited to CESU partners, as indicated by the announcement being tied to the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and the eligibility category listing "Others" with clarification provided in the full eligibility text. CESUs are structured partnerships between federal agencies and participating institutions (often universities, nonprofits, and other organizations), and this opportunity is specifically intended for an organization that is already a partner in the Southern Appalachian CESU network.

The anticipated funding level is relatively small and targeted: the award ceiling is $45,000, and the USGS expected to make one award. This points to a single, focused project with defined deliverables rather than a large multi-year research program. The opportunity was created on February 25, 2019, with an original closing date of March 15, 2019, indicating a short application window typical of certain CESU opportunities where the applicant pool is limited to established partners.

• 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, Southern Appalachian 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 25, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 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 $45,000.00 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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