Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00111
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plain CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00111), was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK). It was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the awardee would not just receive funds but would also work in close coordination with USGS scientists or staff during the project. The activity area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it falls under CFDA 15.808.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support research that helps wildlife and animal health managers better understand and reduce disease transmission risks, especially where domestic sheep and wild bighorn sheep may come into contact. The project has two closely related components. First, it calls for the development of a general modeling framework that can evaluate how effective different management strategies are under varying biological conditions. In practical terms, the model is meant to explore how outcomes change depending on key drivers such as pathogen characteristics (for example, how contagious the pathogen is, how long infection lasts, or how transmission occurs) and host movement rates (how frequently animals move, how far they travel, and how movement connects groups that might otherwise remain separate). By focusing on those drivers, the model is intended to be broadly useful beyond a single site or a single disease scenario, helping managers compare and prioritize management approaches in a more structured, quantitative way.
Second, the opportunity includes a Nevada-based case study focused on bighorn sheep movement behavior. This portion of the work is aimed at measuring and describing how far bighorn sheep individuals tend to make "foray" movements away from established home ranges, rather than staying within their typical areas. A key objective is not just to document that these excursions happen, but to test whether the forays are linked to habitat characteristics and population-level covariates. That could include factors such as landscape features, resource availability, seasonal conditions, herd density, demographic structure, or other environmental and biological variables that might influence when and why sheep move beyond their usual range. Understanding these movement patterns matters because occasional long-distance or atypical movements can create opportunities for contact between groups, which in turn can influence the likelihood of disease introduction or spread.
The expected management value of the work is explicitly tied to supporting efforts to limit disease transmission between domestic and wild sheep in the region. By combining a generalizable modeling approach with an applied movement case study, the project is positioned to produce both a decision-support tool (or at least a transferable analytical framework) and region-specific findings that can inform real-world management choices in Nevada and similar landscapes.
Administratively, the opportunity was created on August 7, 2018, with an original closing date of August 21, 2018, indicating a relatively short application window. The award ceiling was $49,500, with one expected award, suggesting a small, targeted research project rather than a large multi-year program. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field, which commonly indicates the competition was intended for participants within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network or other specified partner categories.Apply for G18AS00111
- 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, Great Plain 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 Aug 07, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2018. (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 $49,500.00 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plain CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G18AS00111.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS unit is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
It was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement typically imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement typically means the awardee would receive funding and also work in close coordination with USGS scientists or staff during the project.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.808.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The core purpose is to support research that helps wildlife and animal health managers better understand and reduce disease transmission risks, particularly where domestic sheep and wild bighorn sheep may come into contact.
What are the major components of the work described in the opportunity?
The project includes two closely related components: (1) development of a general modeling framework to evaluate management strategies under varying biological conditions, and (2) a Nevada-based case study focused on bighorn sheep movement behavior, specifically "foray" movements away from established home ranges.
What is meant by a "general modeling framework" in this opportunity?
It refers to a modeling approach designed to evaluate how effective different management strategies are under varying biological conditions, with emphasis on key drivers that influence disease dynamics and animal contact patterns.
What kinds of management strategies is the model intended to evaluate?
The opportunity indicates the model should evaluate the effectiveness of different management strategies, but it does not specify particular strategies. The intent is to compare and prioritize approaches in a structured, quantitative way.
What biological drivers are specifically mentioned as important to include in the model?
Two main categories are highlighted: pathogen characteristics (such as how contagious the pathogen is, how long infection lasts, and how transmission occurs) and host movement rates (how frequently animals move, how far they travel, and how movement connects groups).
Why are pathogen characteristics emphasized in the modeling work?
Because differences in pathogen characteristics (contagiousness, infection duration, and mode of transmission) can strongly change predicted outcomes and alter how well different management strategies perform under different disease scenarios.
Why are host movement rates emphasized in the modeling work?
Because movement patterns influence contact opportunities between animals or groups, and movement that connects otherwise separate groups can increase the likelihood of disease introduction or spread.
Is the modeling work intended to be limited to a single site or disease scenario?
No. The modeling portion is intended to be broadly useful beyond a single site or a single disease scenario by focusing on key drivers that can be varied across settings.
What is the Nevada-based case study focused on?
The Nevada case study focuses on bighorn sheep movement behavior, particularly measuring and describing how far individuals make "foray" movements away from established home ranges.
What are "foray" movements in the context of this opportunity?
They are excursions where bighorn sheep individuals move away from established home ranges rather than staying within their typical areas.
Beyond measuring foray distance, what else is the case study expected to examine?
The case study is intended to test whether foray movements are linked to habitat characteristics and population-level covariates.
What examples of habitat characteristics or population covariates are mentioned?
Examples include landscape features, resource availability, seasonal conditions, herd density, demographic structure, and other environmental and biological variables that might influence when and why sheep move beyond their usual range.
Why does the opportunity connect movement behavior to disease risk?
Because occasional long-distance or atypical movements can create contact opportunities between groups, which can influence the likelihood of disease introduction or spread.
What is the intended management value of the project?
The work is explicitly intended to support efforts to limit disease transmission between domestic and wild sheep in the region. The combined modeling framework and applied movement case study are positioned to produce a decision-support tool or transferable analytical framework and Nevada-relevant findings for management.
Does the opportunity specify that the project will produce a decision-support tool?
It indicates the project is positioned to produce a decision-support tool, or at least a transferable analytical framework, but it does not provide a specific required product list beyond the described modeling and case study objectives.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 7, 2018.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was August 21, 2018.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (August 7, 2018) and the closing date (August 21, 2018), the application window was relatively short.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was $49,500.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
What does the combination of a $49,500 ceiling and one expected award suggest about the project?
It suggests the opportunity was intended to support a small, targeted research project rather than a large multi-year program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note that further clarification is referenced in an additional eligibility field.
Does the opportunity indicate any likely eligibility limitation or target group?
Yes. The information notes that this kind of "Others" eligibility commonly indicates the competition was intended for participants within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network or other specified partner categories, although the exact limitation is not fully detailed in the provided text.
How does the Great Plain CESU relate to the opportunity?
The title indicates the opportunity is connected to the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) structure, specifically referencing the Great Plain CESU.
What geographic area is explicitly mentioned for applied work?
Nevada is explicitly mentioned for the bighorn sheep movement case study.
What species interactions are at the center of the disease transmission concern?
The concern is centered on potential contact between domestic sheep and wild bighorn sheep and the associated disease transmission risks.
What kinds of end users are implied for the project results?
The opportunity emphasizes value to wildlife and animal health managers, particularly those making management decisions to reduce disease transmission risk.
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