Opportunity Information: Apply for G22AS00360
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit," identified as Funding Opportunity Number G22AS00360. The award is being offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or other aspects of project execution. The program area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with assistance cataloged under CFDA 15.808.
The purpose of the project is narrowly focused and applied: to develop and validate an immune response assay for amphibians that can be used in field conditions. In practical terms, the project is meant to produce a tool or method for measuring amphibian immune responses that is not just a lab concept, but something reliable and usable in real-world sampling environments. The emphasis on both development and validation signals that the work is expected to move beyond early experimentation to demonstrate that the assay performs consistently and accurately under the constraints and variability that come with fieldwork.
This opportunity is issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are collaborative partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with academic institutions, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. In this case, eligibility is limited: applicants must already be a participating partner in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," but the description makes clear that only entities affiliated with and participating in the specified CESU network can apply, rather than the general public or any organization broadly.
Key administrative details include an original closing date of June 17, 2022, and a maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $200,000. The opportunity record also shows a creation date of May 18, 2022. While the listing references expected awards, the number is not clearly stated in the provided source text, so the most defensible takeaway is that the funding is capped at $200,000 and is intended to support at least one CESU-affiliated effort that meets the project goals. Overall, the grant targets a specific applied research deliverable for amphibian health monitoring, and it is structured to be carried out collaboratively under the Chesapeake Watershed CESU framework with USGS involvement.Apply for G22AS00360
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" 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 2022-05-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-06-17. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G22AS00360.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funding. That involvement may include collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or other aspects of executing the work.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to develop and validate an immune response assay for amphibians that can be used in field conditions.
What deliverable is USGS looking for from this project?
Based on the description provided, the core expected deliverable is a tool or method (an amphibian immune response assay) that is not only developed but also validated for reliable use during real-world field sampling.
Why does the opportunity emphasize both "development" and "validation"?
The language suggests the project is expected to go beyond early-stage experimentation. In addition to creating the assay, the project is expected to demonstrate that it performs consistently and accurately under the constraints and variability typical of fieldwork.
Is this opportunity more basic research or applied research?
It is narrowly focused and applied, aiming to produce a field-usable, validated assay for measuring amphibian immune responses.
What program area is this funding listed under?
The program area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance is cataloged under CFDA 15.808.
What is the CESU Program and how does it relate to this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are collaborative partnerships that connect federal agencies with academic institutions, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. This specific opportunity is tied to the Chesapeake Watershed CESU.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are already participating partners in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," but the description indicates it is not open to the general public or organizations outside that CESU network.
If an organization is not a Chesapeake Watershed CESU partner, can it apply?
Based on the information provided, no. Applicants must already be a participating partner in the Chesapeake Watershed CESU.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $200,000.
Is the number of awards known from the provided information?
The listing references expected awards, but the number is not clearly stated in the provided text. The most defensible takeaway from the provided information is that funding is capped at $200,000 and is intended to support at least one CESU-affiliated effort that meets the project goals.
What was the original closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date was June 17, 2022.
When was this opportunity created (posted/record created)?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of May 18, 2022.
Does USGS expect to collaborate during project execution?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates USGS expects substantial involvement, such as collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or other execution-related activities.
What geographic or organizational framework is implied by the opportunity?
The opportunity is framed within the Chesapeake Watershed CESU partnership network, indicating the work is intended to be carried out under that CESU collaborative structure.
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