Opportunity Information: Apply for G19AS00063
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00063), is a discretionary research funding call from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaborating on study design, data use, coordination, or project oversight), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction.
The purpose of the funding is to support research on plague as a disruptive ecological force across western U.S. ecosystems. Plague is described as a non-native disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, and the opportunity highlights that it continues to affect grassland systems where federally endangered black-footed ferrets and prairie dogs occur. Because prairie dogs are a key prey base for black-footed ferrets, plague impacts can cascade through conservation efforts for both species and the broader grassland communities tied to them. At the same time, the announcement stresses that plague is not limited to these grassland contexts; it occurs in a wide range of ecosystems across the West.
A central theme of the opportunity is uncertainty about the full conservation footprint of plague from the Pacific coast to the Great Plains. The USGS notes that more than half of U.S. rodent species considered to be of conservation concern occur within the geographic range where plague is present. That framing signals the agency is interested in research that goes beyond documenting disease presence and instead clarifies how plague reshapes ecological relationships and management priorities at landscape scales. The notice explicitly mentions possible "ripple effects" throughout ecosystems, including changes in competition among species and shifts in predator-prey dynamics, pointing to the kind of ecosystem-level, multi-species consequences the research should investigate.
In terms of logistics, the opportunity was created on May 7, 2019, with an original closing date of May 21, 2019, indicating a short application window at the time it was posted. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number is 15.808. The anticipated funding level is modest and targeted: one expected award with an award ceiling of $75,000. Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU, with the listing indicating "Others" and directing applicants to additional eligibility details in the full announcement text. Overall, this is a focused, single-award research solicitation aimed at improving understanding of how plague functions as an ecosystem disruptor in the western United States and what that means for species conservation and ecological management.Apply for G19AS00063
- 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 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 $75,000.00 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 is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is G19AS00063.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement during the project. Examples mentioned include collaboration on study design, data use, coordination, or project oversight, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary research funding call.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support research on plague as a disruptive ecological force across western U.S. ecosystems.
How is plague described in the opportunity?
Plague is described as a non-native disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
What ecosystems and species are highlighted in the research focus?
The opportunity highlights grassland systems where federally endangered black-footed ferrets and prairie dogs occur, while also emphasizing that plague occurs across a wide range of ecosystems in the western United States.
Why are prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets specifically mentioned?
Prairie dogs are described as a key prey base for black-footed ferrets. The notice indicates that plague impacts on prairie dogs can cascade through conservation efforts for both species and affect broader grassland communities tied to them.
Is the research scope limited only to grassland systems?
No. While grassland systems with black-footed ferrets and prairie dogs are emphasized, the announcement stresses that plague is not limited to those contexts and occurs across many western ecosystems.
What is the central theme or scientific gap the agency wants addressed?
A central theme is uncertainty about the full conservation footprint of plague from the Pacific coast to the Great Plains, and the need to clarify how plague reshapes ecological relationships and management priorities at landscape scales.
Does the opportunity encourage ecosystem-level research beyond documenting disease presence?
Yes. The framing signals interest in research that goes beyond documenting presence and instead clarifies broader ecological consequences and management implications.
What kinds of ecosystem impacts does the notice suggest plague may cause?
The notice explicitly mentions possible "ripple effects" throughout ecosystems, including changes in competition among species and shifts in predator-prey dynamics.
How broad is the geographic area of interest?
The opportunity focuses on western U.S. ecosystems and references uncertainty spanning from the Pacific coast to the Great Plains.
Does the opportunity mention broader conservation relevance beyond a few focal species?
Yes. It notes that more than half of U.S. rodent species considered to be of conservation concern occur within the geographic range where plague is present.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.808.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 7, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 21, 2019.
How long was the application window based on the posted dates?
Based on the created date (May 7, 2019) and the original closing date (May 21, 2019), the application window was short.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $75,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU. The listing also indicates "Others" and points applicants to additional eligibility details in the full announcement text.
Is this opportunity connected to a specific CESU unit?
Yes. It is specifically tied to the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What overall kind of project is this solicitation trying to support?
It is a focused, single-award research solicitation aimed at improving understanding of how plague functions as an ecosystem disruptor in the western United States and what that means for species conservation and ecological management.
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