Opportunity Information: Apply for G23AS00201
This opportunity is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement aimed specifically at partners within the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The project focus is research and development work that strengthens the National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information System by building independent assessment and reporting capabilities. The core deliverable is described as a set of assessment and reporting tools presented through a user-friendly front-end application, meaning the work is not only about producing analyses but also about making them accessible and practical for real-world users who need to act quickly.
The purpose of the work is tightly tied to operational decision-making around invasive species and wildlife disease. USGS is looking for research that helps speed up management actions and improves information exchange across organizations, with the larger goal of preventing invasive species and wildlife diseases from spreading and becoming established. In practice, that implies the resulting application components should help users detect issues early, evaluate risks or status through independent assessments, and communicate findings in ways that support rapid response. The emphasis on independent assessments suggests a need for methods and reporting that can stand on their own as credible, defensible outputs, rather than informal or purely internal summaries.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. That usually means USGS may collaborate on technical direction, data standards, integration requirements, or review of interim products to ensure the outputs align with the broader national system and the needs of the management community. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reinforcing that this is expected to be a technical R and D effort with practical, implementable outputs rather than purely academic research.
Eligibility is restricted: applicants must be participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU Program. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to support research, technical assistance, and education, often linking federal agencies with universities and other qualified organizations. Here, the restriction means that even if an organization has relevant expertise, it must be a recognized Rocky Mountain CESU partner to apply under this opportunity.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number G23AS00201 and CFDA number 15.808. The award ceiling is $200,000, and the original closing date was February 27, 2023. The opportunity was posted/created on January 25, 2023. Overall, this is a targeted, CESU-limited funding call intended to produce usable software-facing assessment and reporting tools that plug into a national early detection and rapid response framework, with the end goal of enabling faster, better-informed action to stop invasive species and wildlife diseases before they spread.Apply for G23AS00201
- 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 Rocky Mountain 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 2023-01-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-02-27. (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 (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on research and development that strengthens the National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information System by building independent assessment and reporting capabilities.
Who is the opportunity intended for?
The opportunity is aimed specifically at partners within the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Eligibility is restricted to participating Rocky Mountain CESU Program partners.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The work is intended to support operational decision-making around invasive species and wildlife disease by speeding up management actions and improving information exchange across organizations. The broader goal is preventing invasive species and wildlife diseases from spreading and becoming established.
What kinds of outcomes is USGS trying to achieve?
USGS is seeking work that helps users detect issues early, conduct or view credible independent assessments, and communicate findings in ways that support rapid response. The emphasis is on practical outputs that can be used in real-world situations where timely action matters.
What is the core deliverable under this opportunity?
The core deliverable is described as a set of assessment and reporting tools presented through a user-friendly front-end application. That implies deliverables should include both the underlying assessment/reporting capability and a practical way for end users to access and use it.
Is this opportunity mainly for scientific analysis, software development, or both?
Based on the description, it is both. The work includes research and development (Science and Technology and other Research and Development is the listed activity category) and is expected to produce implementable, software-facing tools that make assessment and reporting accessible through a user-friendly application.
What does "independent assessment and reporting capabilities" mean in this context?
The opportunity emphasizes assessment methods and reporting that can stand on their own as credible, defensible outputs, rather than informal or purely internal summaries. The goal is to support decision-making and rapid response with outputs that are reliable and shareable across organizations.
How does this relate to invasive species and wildlife disease management?
The project is tightly tied to operational decision-making for invasive species and wildlife disease. The intended impact is improved early detection, stronger assessment and reporting, and faster communication that helps prevent spread and establishment.
What is a cooperative agreement, and how is it different from a standard grant?
This award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. In practical terms, USGS may collaborate on technical direction, data standards, integration requirements, and/or review of interim products to ensure alignment with the national system and management needs.
What level of involvement might USGS have during the project?
The description suggests USGS involvement could include collaboration on technical direction, ensuring adherence to data standards, guiding integration requirements, and reviewing interim products so the final tools align with the broader National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information System.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G23AS00201.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.808.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted/created on January 25, 2023.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was February 27, 2023.
What does the focus on a "user-friendly front-end application" imply for deliverables?
It implies the work is not limited to producing analyses. The outputs should be presented in a usable interface so real-world users can access assessments and reports quickly and apply them in time-sensitive decision-making contexts.
What overall problem is this project trying to address?
The project targets the need for faster, better-informed action to stop invasive species and wildlife diseases before they spread. Strengthening assessment, reporting, and information exchange is positioned as a way to enable early detection and rapid response.
If an organization has relevant expertise but is not a Rocky Mountain CESU partner, can it apply?
No. Eligibility is restricted to participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU Program.
What type of work does the activity category indicate?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, indicating the project is expected to be a technical R and D effort with practical, implementable outputs rather than purely academic research.
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