Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 17 FA 0387
This Notice of Intent funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USGS 17 FA 0387) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a discretionary grant to support work in the natural resources area. The project focus is on evaluating "seasonally assisted migration" through fish rescue programs, specifically asking whether these interventions are an effective tool for reducing or offsetting the impacts of drought on coldwater fish species. In practical terms, the opportunity is centered on understanding if capturing and relocating vulnerable coldwater fishes during seasonally stressful periods (such as low-flow, high-temperature drought conditions) can help maintain populations, reduce mortality, and preserve coldwater-dependent aquatic communities when natural habitats become temporarily unsuitable.
The funding instrument identified is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. That often means coordination on study design, data collection protocols, analysis approaches, reporting, and the use or integration of agency data and priorities. The opportunity falls under CFDA number 15.820, which corresponds to USGS research and data programs, reinforcing that this is meant to generate actionable scientific information rather than fund general operations or unrelated activities.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This means the intended applicants are state universities, public colleges, and similar public academic entities that can conduct applied research, field monitoring, and evaluation work relevant to fisheries management and drought resilience. The listing indicates an expectation of one award, suggesting a single recipient is anticipated to conduct the work, likely as a targeted collaboration with a specific institution or team that has relevant expertise and capacity.
In terms of timing and size, the opportunity was created on August 3, 2017, with an original closing date of August 17, 2017, implying a short response window consistent with a notice of intent or a focused call. The award ceiling is $86,905, and the expected number of awards is one. That budget level suggests a modest, tightly scoped project, often consistent with a defined study such as evaluating outcomes of one or more fish rescue efforts, compiling and analyzing existing rescue and monitoring data, implementing targeted field assessments during a drought season, or developing decision-support guidance for when and how assisted migration is most likely to be beneficial.
Overall, the notice describes a research-oriented effort aimed at answering a management-relevant question: during drought, can fish rescue and seasonal relocation meaningfully protect coldwater fishes, and under what conditions does it work best. The deliverables implied by the topic would likely include evidence on survival and post-relocation outcomes, assessment of risks and unintended consequences (for example, stress, disease transmission, genetic concerns, or impacts to receiving habitats), and practical recommendations that resource managers can use to decide whether fish rescue is a cost-effective and biologically effective drought mitigation strategy for coldwater species.Apply for USGS 17 FA 0387
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 03, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2017. (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 $86,905.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS 17 FA 0387.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument identified is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USGS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds.
What does "substantial involvement" by USGS usually imply under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice description, substantial involvement often means coordination with USGS on elements such as study design, data collection protocols, analysis approaches, reporting, and use or integration of agency data and priorities.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.820, which corresponds to USGS research and data programs.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focus is evaluating "seasonally assisted migration" through fish rescue programs and determining whether these interventions reduce or offset drought impacts on coldwater fish species.
What is meant by "seasonally assisted migration" in this context?
In practical terms, it refers to capturing and relocating vulnerable coldwater fishes during seasonally stressful periods (such as low-flow, high-temperature drought conditions) when natural habitats become temporarily unsuitable.
What management question is this project trying to answer?
The notice centers on a management-relevant question: during drought, can fish rescue and seasonal relocation meaningfully protect coldwater fishes, and under what conditions does it work best.
What kinds of outcomes is the project expected to evaluate?
The notice emphasizes understanding whether assisted migration can help maintain populations, reduce mortality, and preserve coldwater-dependent aquatic communities during drought-related habitat stress.
What risks or unintended consequences may be considered as part of the evaluation?
The notice indicates the evaluation may include risks and unintended consequences such as stress, disease transmission, genetic concerns, or impacts to receiving habitats.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (for example, state universities and public colleges).
Are private universities or non-academic organizations eligible?
The eligibility statement provided limits applicants to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; other organization types are not included in the eligibility description.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The listing indicates an expectation of one award, suggesting a single recipient is anticipated.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $86,905.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 3, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 17, 2017.
What does the short application window suggest about this notice?
The dates imply a short response window that is consistent with a notice of intent or a focused call.
Is this opportunity intended to fund general operations?
No. The notice frames this as a research-oriented effort under a USGS research and data program (CFDA 15.820), intended to generate actionable scientific information rather than support general operations or unrelated activities.
What kinds of project activities could fit within the scope described?
Given the modest budget and the evaluation focus described, the notice suggests a tightly scoped project that could include evaluating outcomes of one or more fish rescue efforts, compiling and analyzing existing rescue and monitoring data, implementing targeted field assessments during a drought season, or developing decision-support guidance on when assisted migration is most likely to be beneficial.
What kinds of deliverables are implied by the topic?
While specific deliverables are not listed, the topic implies outputs such as evidence on survival and post-relocation outcomes, assessment of risks and unintended consequences, and practical recommendations that resource managers can use to judge whether fish rescue is a cost-effective and biologically effective drought mitigation strategy for coldwater species.
What species or ecosystems are targeted by this work?
The notice is focused on coldwater fish species and the coldwater-dependent aquatic communities they support, particularly under drought conditions that create low-flow and high-temperature stress.
Why is drought a key driver in this opportunity?
The project is explicitly framed around drought impacts that can make habitats temporarily unsuitable for coldwater fishes, creating conditions where rescue and seasonal relocation might reduce mortality or help maintain populations.
Why does the notice emphasize decision-support for managers?
The description highlights the need for practical recommendations so resource managers can decide whether and when fish rescue and assisted migration are effective and cost-effective tools during drought.
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