Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 17 FA 0120
This funding opportunity is a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It is titled "Genomic mechanisms that underlie lack of recovery of Prince William Sound herring following the 1990's collapse" and is focused on environmental research, specifically investigating biological and genetic factors that may explain why Pacific herring in Alaska's Prince William Sound have not rebounded after a major population collapse in the 1990s. The central aim implied by the title is to use genomic tools and analyses to understand underlying mechanisms that could be limiting recovery, such as genetic diversity changes, adaptive responses to environmental stressors, disease susceptibility, or other heritable traits that influence survival and reproduction.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates substantial involvement by USGS in the project’s execution. In practical terms, that usually means the work is expected to be conducted in close collaboration with the agency, potentially involving shared planning, coordinated research activities, and ongoing scientific or technical input from USGS staff. It is explicitly labeled non-competitive, meaning it was not intended to be awarded through an open competition among many applicants; instead, it suggests a predefined or directed partnership arrangement with a specific eligible institution or a narrow set of institutions that meet the program need.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so the intended recipients are likely state universities or similar public academic entities with the capacity to perform advanced genomic and ecological research. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 15.808, and the funding activity category is Environment, aligning the work with federal priorities in natural resource science, ecosystem resilience, and species recovery.
In terms of timing and scale, the opportunity was created on March 27, 2017, with an original closing date of April 10, 2017, reflecting a short application window that is common for non-competitive or pre-arranged awards. The award ceiling is $1,521,837, and the agency anticipated making one award, reinforcing that this was designed as a single-project cooperative agreement rather than a broad funding program supporting multiple unrelated projects. The official opportunity number is USGS 17 FA 0120, which can be used to reference the announcement in federal funding systems and related documentation.
Overall, this opportunity supports a single, relatively substantial research effort to apply genomics to a longstanding fisheries and ecosystem question in Prince William Sound: why herring have not recovered after the 1990s collapse. The non-competitive cooperative agreement format suggests USGS intended a close working relationship with the awardee to generate actionable scientific findings relevant to resource management and long-term ecosystem monitoring.Apply for USGS 17 FA 0120
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Genomic mechanisms that underlie lack of recovery of Prince William Sound herring following the 1990's collapse" 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 Mar 27, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2017. (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 $1,521,837.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Genomic mechanisms that underlie lack of recovery of Prince William Sound herring following the 1990's collapse."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument is it?
It is a discretionary, non-competitive cooperative agreement (not a standard competitive grant program).
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in practical terms for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by USGS in carrying out the project. Based on the description provided, the work is expected to be conducted in close collaboration with the agency and may involve shared planning, coordinated research activities, and ongoing scientific or technical input from USGS staff.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. It is explicitly labeled non-competitive, meaning it was not intended to be awarded through an open competition among many applicants.
What does "non-competitive" suggest about how the award is intended to be made?
Non-competitive status suggests a predefined or directed partnership arrangement, potentially with a specific eligible institution or a narrow set of institutions that meet the program need.
What is the main research focus of the project?
The focus is environmental research aimed at investigating biological and genetic factors that may explain why Pacific herring in Alaska's Prince William Sound have not rebounded after a major population collapse in the 1990s.
What is the central aim implied by the opportunity title?
The central aim is to use genomic tools and analyses to understand mechanisms that could be limiting recovery of Prince William Sound herring following the 1990s collapse.
What kinds of scientific mechanisms are implied as possible factors in the lack of recovery?
Examples mentioned or implied include changes in genetic diversity, adaptive responses to environmental stressors, disease susceptibility, and other heritable traits that influence survival and reproduction.
What species and location does the research target?
The research targets Pacific herring in Alaska's Prince William Sound.
Why is this research important according to the opportunity description?
It addresses a longstanding fisheries and ecosystem question: why herring have not recovered after the 1990s collapse, with the intent to generate scientific findings relevant to resource management and long-term ecosystem monitoring.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What kinds of institutions does that eligibility description generally include?
Based on the provided information, intended recipients are likely state universities or similar public academic entities with capacity to conduct advanced genomic and ecological research.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 27, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 10, 2017.
How long was the application window?
From March 27, 2017 to April 10, 2017, the original application window was short, which is noted as common for non-competitive or pre-arranged awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,521,837.
How many awards was USGS anticipating?
USGS anticipated making one award.
What does the expectation of "one award" indicate about the nature of this opportunity?
It reinforces that this was designed as a single-project cooperative agreement rather than a broad funding program supporting multiple unrelated projects.
What is the official opportunity number?
The official opportunity number is USGS 17 FA 0120.
What is the opportunity number used for?
It can be used to reference the announcement in federal funding systems and related documentation.
Is this opportunity aligned with any broader federal priorities?
Yes. The Environment category and the described work align with federal priorities in natural resource science, ecosystem resilience, and species recovery.
What kind of relationship between USGS and the recipient is implied?
The cooperative agreement format implies an active working relationship, where USGS is expected to be involved in project execution through collaboration and ongoing scientific or technical participation.
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