Opportunity Information: Apply for G22AS00417
This funding opportunity (G22AS00417) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement aimed at supporting state-of-the-art sediment geochemical research in the Gulf of Mexico in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill. The core purpose is to improve understanding of how deep Gulf sediment environments differ between areas designated as impacted by the spill and comparable reference zones, and to generate defensible, decision-ready information that can be used during long-term restoration planning and adaptive management. The work is tied directly to restoration science needs, specifically supporting a sediment geochemical assessment for the project described as the "DWH Gulf of Mexico Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Community Restoration sediment geochemical assessment in support of the Habitat Assessment and Evaluation Project."
The opportunity is being offered through the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) in Gainesville, Florida, and it sits within a broader USGS role of conducting ecological and environmental studies that inform Gulf restoration efforts. The USGS notes this work is coordinated with NOAA and other state and federal partners, reflecting that the results are expected to be used in a multi-agency restoration context rather than as a purely academic exercise. In practical terms, the selected partner would help USGS evaluate sediment conditions and how they change over time, which is essential for tracking environmental recovery, understanding ongoing stressors, and judging the effectiveness of restoration actions in deepwater habitats.
The scope emphasizes the ability to sample, quantify, and synthesize sediment geochemistry data from affected regions and to identify best practices for tracking changes in key constituents. While the announcement does not list specific analytes, the language points to comprehensive geochemical characterization and comparative analysis between impacted and reference sites, along with consistent methods that enable trend detection and credible comparisons across sampling years. The structure of the work is long-horizon: it anticipates up to three years of field sampling followed by two additional years focused on analysis and synthesis, suggesting an expectation of both repeated sampling and a final integrative phase that translates data into broader interpretations and usable guidance.
Administratively, this is a discretionary financial assistance opportunity with a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning substantial involvement or collaboration with USGS is typically expected during the project period (for example, coordination on study design, field plans, data management, interpretation, and alignment with restoration information needs). The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the listed CFDA number is 15.808. The award ceiling is $1,000,000, indicating the total potential support may be significant, though the notice does not specify an exact number of awards.
Eligibility is restricted to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically those participating in the Piedmont - South Atlantic Coast CESU Program. CESUs are designed to streamline partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education for federal agencies, so this competition is not open to the general public or to institutions outside that CESU affiliation. The original closing date for applications was August 25, 2022, and the opportunity was created July 25, 2022, which places it in the context of ongoing post-DWH restoration science planning and implementation.
Overall, the grant is best understood as a targeted, partner-based research effort to deliver rigorous sediment geochemical monitoring and interpretation in deep Gulf environments, explicitly framed to support habitat assessment and restoration decision-making after the Deepwater Horizon spill.Apply for G22AS00417
- 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 Piedmont - South Atlantic Coast 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 2022-07-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-08-25. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is G22AS00417.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement describes this as a cooperative agreement under a discretionary financial assistance opportunity.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by USGS during the project period. Based on the announcement, this can include collaboration on study design, field plans, data management, interpretation, and ensuring the work aligns with restoration information needs.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to support state-of-the-art sediment geochemical research in the Gulf of Mexico following the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill. The goal is to improve understanding of how deep Gulf sediment environments differ between impacted areas and comparable reference zones, and to generate defensible, decision-ready information for long-term restoration planning and adaptive management.
How is this work connected to Deepwater Horizon restoration efforts?
The work is explicitly framed as post-DWH restoration science and is tied directly to restoration planning and adaptive management in the Gulf of Mexico. The results are intended to support habitat assessment and restoration decision-making rather than serving as a purely academic study.
Which specific restoration project does this work support?
The announcement states the work supports a sediment geochemical assessment for the project described as the "DWH Gulf of Mexico Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Community Restoration sediment geochemical assessment in support of the Habitat Assessment and Evaluation Project."
What is the scientific focus of the scope of work?
The scope emphasizes sampling, quantifying, and synthesizing sediment geochemistry data from affected regions, comparing impacted and reference sites, and identifying best practices for tracking changes in key constituents over time.
Does the announcement list specific sediment analytes or chemical constituents to be measured?
No. The information provided does not list specific analytes. It points to comprehensive geochemical characterization and comparative analysis between impacted and reference areas, using consistent methods suitable for detecting trends and enabling credible comparisons across sampling years.
Why does the announcement emphasize impacted versus reference zones?
The stated intent is to improve understanding of how deep Gulf sediment environments differ between areas designated as impacted by the spill and comparable reference zones, producing information that can support defensible restoration decisions.
Where within USGS is this opportunity being administered?
The opportunity is offered through the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) in Gainesville, Florida.
Is this effort coordinated with other agencies?
Yes. USGS notes the work is coordinated with NOAA and other state and federal partners, with results expected to be used in a multi-agency restoration context.
What kind of outcomes is the project expected to produce?
The announcement emphasizes producing defensible, decision-ready information to support long-term restoration planning and adaptive management, including evaluation of sediment conditions and how those conditions change over time.
Does the project include monitoring over multiple years?
Yes. The structure described is long-horizon, anticipating up to three years of field sampling followed by two additional years focused on analysis and synthesis.
How long is the overall project timeline implied by the announcement?
The announcement implies a potential timeline of up to five years in total (up to three years of field sampling plus two years for analysis and synthesis).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The listed CFDA number is 15.808.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000.
Does the announcement specify how many awards will be made?
No. The information provided states an award ceiling but does not specify an exact number of awards.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is restricted to partners within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, specifically those participating in the Piedmont - South Atlantic Coast CESU Program.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or to institutions outside the CESU network?
No. The competition is not open to the general public or to institutions outside the specified CESU affiliation.
Why is CESU participation required?
The announcement notes that CESUs are designed to streamline partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education for federal agencies. This opportunity is positioned as a targeted, partner-based effort consistent with that partnership model.
What is the original application closing date listed in the announcement?
The original closing date for applications was August 25, 2022.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2022.
What geographic area does the research focus on?
The research focuses on the Gulf of Mexico, specifically deep Gulf sediment environments in the context of post-Deepwater Horizon spill impacts and recovery.
What habitats are highlighted in the restoration context?
The announcement ties the work to mesophotic and deep benthic community restoration and the associated sediment geochemical assessment supporting habitat assessment and evaluation.
What is meant by "decision-ready" information in this context?
Based on the announcement language, "decision-ready" information refers to results that are defensible and usable during long-term restoration planning and adaptive management, including evaluating sediment conditions, tracking changes over time, and informing judgments about restoration effectiveness and ongoing stressors.
What kind of partner capabilities does the scope imply?
The scope implies capabilities to conduct field sampling in deep Gulf environments, quantify sediment geochemistry, synthesize results across sites and years, and apply consistent methods that support trend detection and credible comparisons between impacted and reference locations.
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