Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Rocky Mountain CESU | G19AS00072

Opportunity Information: Apply for G19AS00072

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Rocky Mountain CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00072) was issued by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT). It was released on July 9, 2019, with an original application deadline of July 26, 2019. The program is structured as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the USGS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, collaborating on study design, coordination, data needs, or interpretation), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction.

The core purpose of the opportunity is to support applied research and development in science and technology focused on riparian vegetation restoration in the Colorado River basin. The research emphasis is on understanding how streamflow patterns, irrigation practices, and the groundwater conditions linked to both of those drivers influence restoration outcomes for riparian vegetation. The work is intended to concentrate on two principal sites: the Colorado River delta and the Bill Williams River. In practical terms, this points to work that connects hydrology and water management (surface flows, irrigation deliveries, and groundwater response) with ecological responses (riparian plant establishment, survival, vigor, and restoration success), likely in settings where water availability and salinity or groundwater depth can strongly shape vegetation recovery.

Eligibility is limited to partners within the Rocky Mountain CESU network, with the official eligibility category listed as "Others" and clarified through additional eligibility language in the full notice. CESUs are collaborative partnerships that typically include universities, research institutions, and other organizations that work with federal agencies on natural and cultural resource science, so this call is aimed at entities already participating as a CESU partner rather than the general public applicant pool.

The award details indicate a single expected award, with an award ceiling of $49,300. The funding aligns with CFDA number 15.808, which corresponds to USGS research and related activities. Overall, the opportunity is a relatively small, targeted cooperative agreement intended to produce actionable scientific insight on how managed flows, irrigation influences, and groundwater dynamics affect the feasibility and effectiveness of riparian restoration efforts at two key Colorado River basin locations.

• 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), 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 Jul 09, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 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 $49,300.00 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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