Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Gulf Coast CESU | G19AS00027

Opportunity Information: Apply for G19AS00027

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Gulf Coast CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00027) is a discretionary grant offered by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Columbia Environmental Research Center. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work (for example, collaborating on technical direction, coordination, data sharing, or review of deliverables), rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is associated with CFDA number 15.808.

The purpose of the award is to support work that builds experience and provides expertise in applying quantitative methods to adaptive management for the endangered Pallid Sturgeon. The project is tied directly to the Missouri River Recovery Program, indicating the work is intended to inform real-world management decisions for species recovery in the Missouri River system. In practical terms, the focus on "quantitative methods" and "adaptive management" suggests the recipient would likely contribute analytical approaches such as statistical modeling, population assessment, decision analysis, monitoring design, evaluation of management actions, and structured frameworks that help managers test, learn, and adjust strategies over time based on measured outcomes.

Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $137,599, with USGS expecting to make one award. The funding opportunity was created on February 21, 2019, and had an original closing date of March 7, 2019, reflecting a relatively short application window. Because only one award was anticipated, the competition likely aimed to select a single partner positioned to deliver specialized quantitative expertise aligned with USGS and Missouri River Recovery Program needs.

Eligibility is identified broadly as "Others," with clarification to be provided in the opportunity's additional eligibility text. Since the program is explicitly labeled as a CESU opportunity under the Gulf Coast CESU, applicants typically include organizations that are part of that CESU network (often universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other partners) and that can participate under the CESU cooperative framework. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as targeted applied research and technical support to strengthen science-based, adaptive decision-making for Pallid Sturgeon recovery efforts on the Missouri River, carried out in close coordination with USGS.

• 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 (CESU), Gulf Coast 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 21, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 07, 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 $137,599.00 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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