Opportunity Information: Apply for G20AS00114
This opportunity is a discretionary research and development grant offered by the Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC). It is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, within the Colorado Plateau CESU, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement. In practical terms, that means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it proceeds, rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The project focus is on understanding and improving post-fire recovery in pinyon-juniper ecosystems at Mesa Verde National Park, with an emphasis on the soil fungal communities that support plant establishment. The program is intended to do two connected things. First, it will apply genetic and molecular approaches to studying soil mycorrhizae, the beneficial fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, to determine how fire influences the ability of pinyon and juniper to regenerate. Second, it will use newer mycorrhizal restoration tools to test restoration strategies that could increase pinyon-juniper recruitment and improve the success of planting efforts after fire. The underlying idea is that post-fire conditions may disrupt soil microbial and fungal networks that young trees depend on, and that understanding those changes (and potentially repairing them) could lead to better restoration outcomes.
Eligibility is limited to partners within the CESU program (the listing notes "Others" with clarification in the eligibility text field, which in CESU announcements typically means CESU member institutions are the intended applicants). Only one award is anticipated, with an expected maximum (award ceiling) of $100,000. The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research assistance.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number G20AS00114, a creation/posting date of June 30, 2020, and an original application closing date of July 22, 2020. Overall, the grant is aimed at building capacity and generating applied, management-relevant science for Mesa Verde National Park by linking fire ecology, soil mycorrhizal genetics, and restoration experimentation to improve pinyon-juniper recovery after wildfire.Apply for G20AS00114
- 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 Jun 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2020. (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 $100,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary research and development funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it moves forward, rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
What program or network is this issued under?
The award is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, within the Colorado Plateau CESU.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the CESU program. The notice indicates "Others" in the listing, with clarification in the eligibility text field, which (for CESU announcements) typically means CESU member institutions are the intended applicants.
What is the project about in plain terms?
The project focuses on understanding and improving post-fire recovery in pinyon-juniper ecosystems at Mesa Verde National Park. It emphasizes soil fungal communities (especially mycorrhizae) that support plant establishment and tree regeneration following wildfire.
Where will the work be focused?
The work is focused at Mesa Verde National Park, specifically in pinyon-juniper ecosystems impacted by fire.
What are the main scientific themes of the project?
The project links fire ecology, soil mycorrhizal genetics and molecular biology, and restoration experimentation. The goal is to produce applied, management-relevant science that can improve restoration outcomes after wildfire.
What are the two connected goals of the project?
The project is intended to do two connected things: (1) apply genetic and molecular approaches to studying soil mycorrhizae to understand how fire influences pinyon and juniper regeneration, and (2) use newer mycorrhizal restoration tools to test restoration strategies that could increase pinyon-juniper recruitment and improve the success of planting efforts after fire.
What are mycorrhizae and why do they matter here?
Mycorrhizae are beneficial fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots. In this project context, they are important because young pinyon and juniper may depend on these soil fungal networks to establish and grow, and fire may disrupt those networks.
What problem is the project trying to solve after wildfire?
The underlying idea is that post-fire conditions may disrupt soil microbial and fungal networks that young trees depend on. By understanding those changes (and potentially repairing them), restoration and planting success in pinyon-juniper ecosystems may improve.
What kinds of methods or approaches are expected?
Based on the description, the work is expected to include genetic and molecular approaches to study soil mycorrhizal communities, along with experiments using newer mycorrhizal restoration tools to test strategies that support tree recruitment and planting success after fire.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Only one award is anticipated.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The expected maximum award amount (ceiling) is $100,000.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity and what does it indicate?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research assistance.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G20AS00114.
When was this opportunity posted?
The creation/posting date listed for the opportunity is June 30, 2020.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is July 22, 2020.
Why does the announcement emphasize "substantial involvement" by USGS?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, USGS expects to be actively involved as the work proceeds. This is a defining feature of cooperative agreements compared to more hands-off grant structures.
What is the intended outcome or benefit of the work?
The intended outcome is to build capacity and generate applied, management-relevant science for Mesa Verde National Park by improving understanding of post-fire soil fungal dynamics and testing restoration strategies that could improve pinyon-juniper recovery after wildfire.
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