Opportunity Information: Apply for G24AS00397
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a discretionary financial assistance opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for a partner institution affiliated with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) National Network. The project focus is biogeochemistry research aimed at evaluating the bioaccessibility of lead and other elements in contaminated soils collected from a variety of environments. In practical terms, the work is meant to improve understanding of how readily contaminants in soil can become available for uptake (for example, through ingestion or other exposure pathways), which is a key factor in assessing potential human and ecological risk and in informing cleanup or management decisions.
This opportunity is released under the CESU Program, which is a collaborative partnership framework designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. Because it is issued under the CESU mechanism, eligibility is limited: applicants must already be an official participating partner in the CESU National Network. The listing identifies the Eligible Applicants category as "Others," reflecting that the competition is not broadly open to the general public and is instead restricted to qualifying CESU partners.
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. In many federal contexts, that can include collaboration on study design, coordination on sampling plans, shared interpretation of results, periodic technical check-ins, and alignment with USGS scientific needs. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number associated with the program is 15.808.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number G24AS00397 and a posted opportunity creation date of June 12, 2024. The original application closing date is July 29, 2024. The stated award ceiling is $33,100. The notice lists "ExpectedAwards:" but does not provide a number in the source data shown, so the anticipated count of awards is not specified in the provided text. Overall, this is a targeted, CESU-restricted USGS research award intended to support a defined biogeochemistry study on contaminant bioaccessibility in soils, with an emphasis on lead and potentially other harmful elements across different environmental settings.Apply for G24AS00397
- 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 the 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 2024-06-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-29. (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 $33,100.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary financial assistance opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offered through a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports biogeochemistry research focused on evaluating the bioaccessibility of lead and other elements in contaminated soils collected from a variety of environments.
What does "bioaccessibility" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, bioaccessibility refers to how readily contaminants present in soil can become available for uptake through exposure pathways such as ingestion or other routes. This factor is important for assessing potential human and ecological risk.
Why is bioaccessibility research important for contaminated soils?
The research is intended to improve understanding of how contaminants in soil may become available for uptake. This helps inform risk assessment and can support cleanup or management decisions for contaminated sites.
Which contaminants are specifically mentioned?
Lead is specifically emphasized, along with "other elements" in contaminated soils.
What kinds of environments will soil samples come from?
The soils are described as being collected from a variety of environments, indicating the study is meant to cover multiple environmental settings rather than a single site type.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that USGS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funding. Based on the description provided, this may include collaboration on study design, coordination on sampling plans, shared interpretation of results, periodic technical check-ins, and alignment with USGS scientific needs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions that are official participating partners in the CESU National Network. The opportunity is not broadly open to the general public.
Is this opportunity open to applicants outside the CESU National Network?
No. Because it is issued under the CESU mechanism, applicants must already be an official participating CESU partner to be eligible.
Why does the listing show the Eligible Applicants category as "Others"?
"Others" reflects that the competition is restricted and not broadly open; it is limited to qualifying CESU partner institutions within the CESU National Network.
What agency is offering the award?
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the offering agency.
Under what program is this opportunity released?
It is released under the CESU Program, a collaborative partnership framework connecting federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research partners for research, technical assistance, and education.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The associated Assistance Listing number provided is 15.808.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G24AS00397.
When was the opportunity posted (creation date)?
The posted opportunity creation date is June 12, 2024.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is July 29, 2024.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $33,100.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The notice references "ExpectedAwards:" but does not provide a number in the information shown. Based on the provided text, the anticipated count of awards is not specified.
Is this described as a targeted or open-ended research award?
Based on the description provided, it is a targeted, CESU-restricted USGS research award intended to support a defined biogeochemistry study on contaminant bioaccessibility in soils.
What decisions can this research help inform?
The work is meant to support understanding relevant to assessing potential human and ecological risk, and to inform cleanup or management decisions related to contaminated soils.
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