Opportunity Information: Apply for G20AS00017
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G20AS00017), is a discretionary funding announcement from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the project would be carried out with substantial involvement from USGS staff rather than operating as a completely independent, contractor-style effort. The funding activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
The purpose of the opportunity is to support research on Coastal Groundwater Hazards through a partner within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically connected to the Rocky Mountain CESU. The work is aimed at improving understanding and predictive capability around how coastal groundwater systems respond to sea level rise and related coastal change pressures, with a strong emphasis on the hazards that follow from those changes. A central theme of the project is the behavior of the coastal water table under rising sea levels, including impacts such as saltwater intrusion, which can degrade freshwater resources, affect ecosystems, and increase infrastructure and public health risks in coastal areas.
The research objectives are laid out in four main areas. First, the project would conduct regional-scale assessments to evaluate how the water table may shift under sea level rise and how those shifts translate into hazards, including saltwater intrusion. Second, it would include local, more detailed investigations of coastal aquifer processes on Department of the Interior (DOI) lands, carried out in collaboration with USGS Woods Hole Science team members. This local work suggests field-relevant or site-specific process understanding is expected to complement and ground-truth broader regional modeling or assessment efforts. Third, the funded partner would be expected to produce written deliverables in the form of reports and peer-reviewed journal papers describing the modeling systems developed, how they were applied, and what results were found, indicating publication-quality methods and documentation are an explicit expectation rather than an optional add-on. Fourth, the project requires ongoing coordination: the recipient would attend meetings with the CoSMoS and Coastal Change Hazards development teams, along with the Woods Hole team, to plan future directions, troubleshoot and resolve model issues, and support publication as well as dissemination of modeling results. Taken together, these objectives point to a project that is both technically focused (model development and application) and highly collaborative (regular integration with USGS teams and related development groups).
In terms of basic award details, the opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $900,000. The opportunity was created on February 26, 2020, and originally closed on March 13, 2020, indicating it was a time-limited call. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with the note that additional eligibility clarification would be provided in the full announcement; however, the description makes clear the intended applicant is a CESU partner, meaning an organization already participating in the CESU framework and able to carry out cooperative research with USGS.Apply for G20AS00017
- 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 Feb 26, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 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 $900,000.00 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 and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU" and the Funding Opportunity Number is G20AS00017.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is planned?
The planned award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement from USGS staff during the project.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the project will be carried out?
Based on the description, a cooperative agreement means the recipient would not operate completely independently. USGS staff are expected to be substantially involved, including coordination, technical collaboration, troubleshooting, and participation in planning and dissemination activities.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support research on Coastal Groundwater Hazards through a partner in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically connected to the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What topic area does the project focus on?
The research focuses on how coastal groundwater systems respond to sea level rise and related coastal change pressures, with emphasis on hazards such as coastal water table changes and saltwater intrusion.
Why is saltwater intrusion specifically mentioned?
Saltwater intrusion is highlighted as a key hazard because it can degrade freshwater resources, affect ecosystems, and increase infrastructure and public health risks in coastal areas.
What are the main research objectives under this grant?
The opportunity lists four main objectives: (1) regional-scale assessments of water table shifts under sea level rise and associated hazards (including saltwater intrusion), (2) local, detailed investigations of coastal aquifer processes on DOI lands in collaboration with the USGS Woods Hole Science team, (3) written deliverables including reports and peer-reviewed journal papers documenting modeling systems, applications, and results, and (4) ongoing coordination via meetings with relevant USGS and development teams to plan, troubleshoot models, and support publication and dissemination.
What is meant by "regional-scale assessments" in this opportunity?
The project is expected to evaluate, at a regional scale, how the coastal water table may shift under sea level rise and how those shifts translate into hazards, including saltwater intrusion.
What is the local/site-specific component of the work?
The opportunity calls for local, more detailed investigations of coastal aquifer processes on Department of the Interior lands, conducted in collaboration with USGS Woods Hole Science team members. This suggests site-specific work is intended to complement and help validate broader regional assessments.
Where will the local investigations take place?
The announcement specifies local investigations on Department of the Interior (DOI) lands.
Which USGS team is explicitly named for collaboration?
Collaboration is specifically mentioned with USGS Woods Hole Science team members.
Are publications required as part of the deliverables?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly expects written deliverables that include reports and peer-reviewed journal papers describing the modeling systems, how they were applied, and the results.
What kinds of written deliverables are expected?
The opportunity states that reports and peer-reviewed journal papers are expected, covering the modeling systems developed, how the systems were applied, and the results found.
Is model development part of the work described?
Yes. The deliverables are described in terms of "modeling systems developed" and their application, indicating that developing and/or advancing modeling systems is a core component.
What coordination and meetings are required during the project?
The recipient is expected to attend meetings with the CoSMoS and Coastal Change Hazards development teams and the Woods Hole team. These meetings are for planning future directions, troubleshooting and resolving model issues, and supporting publication and dissemination of results.
Which development teams are named for ongoing coordination?
The opportunity references meetings with the CoSMoS and Coastal Change Hazards development teams, in addition to the Woods Hole team.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $900,000.
What program classification or assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 26, 2020.
When did this funding opportunity close?
The opportunity originally closed on March 13, 2020.
Is this a time-limited call?
Yes. The listing indicates it had a defined open and close period (created February 26, 2020 and closed March 13, 2020).
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with a note that additional clarification would be provided in the full announcement. However, the description indicates the intended applicant is a CESU partner, meaning an organization participating in the CESU framework and able to carry out cooperative research with USGS.
Does the opportunity specify a particular CESU?
Yes. The research is to be supported through a CESU partner specifically connected to the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What is the central scientific theme highlighted in the description?
A central theme is how the coastal water table behaves under rising sea levels and how that behavior contributes to hazards, including saltwater intrusion and related risks to freshwater resources, ecosystems, infrastructure, and public health.
What balance of work does this opportunity suggest: independent research or collaboration?
The objectives emphasize a highly collaborative structure (regular meetings and coordination with multiple USGS and development teams) alongside technical research outputs (regional assessments, local investigations, modeling systems, and publication-ready deliverables).
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