Opportunity Information: Apply for G22AS00113
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Agreement with Affiliated Partner of the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit," is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding call administered through the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC). It is designed to support a targeted effort on Navajo Nation lands focused on wind erosion and the related risks from dust and sandstorms. The core purpose is not simply to run a technical study in isolation, but to carry out outreach and actively facilitate tribal involvement in a risk assessment that examines vulnerability to wind-driven erosion and airborne dust impacts.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than operating purely as a hands-off funder. The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, and it is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are formal partnership networks intended to connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other partner organizations to deliver research, technical support, and education. In practical terms, this opportunity is meant to leverage that existing CESU partnership structure to help USGS engage effectively with tribal stakeholders and ensure the assessment reflects community priorities, local knowledge, and appropriate collaboration processes.
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are already participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU. The listing identifies the eligible applicant type as "Others," but the critical requirement is CESU partnership status within the Desert Southwest network. The opportunity number is G22AS00113, and the associated CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS support for research and related activities.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $15,000, indicating this is a relatively small, focused award intended to support engagement, coordination, and facilitation work rather than a large multi-year research program. The posting shows an original closing date of January 6, 2022, and a creation date of December 6, 2021. The awarding agency is the U.S. Geological Survey within the Department of the Interior.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as support for a CESU partner to help USGS SBSC build meaningful tribal participation around a vulnerability and risk assessment related to wind erosion and dust/sandstorm hazards on Navajo Nation lands, using the CESU framework to combine scientific assessment with outreach, coordination, and education-oriented partnership work.Apply for G22AS00113
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement with Affiliated Partner of the Desert Southwest 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 2021-12-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-01-06. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Agreement with Affiliated Partner of the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit."
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Which USGS program or center is administering this opportunity?
The funding call is administered through the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC).
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is G22AS00113.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number listed is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS support for research and related activities.
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, rather than serving only as a hands-off funder.
What program framework is this opportunity issued under?
The opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, specifically within the Desert Southwest CESU network.
What is a CESU in practical terms for this opportunity?
CESUs are formal partnership networks that connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other partner organizations to deliver research, technical support, and education. Here, the CESU structure is being used to help USGS engage effectively with tribal stakeholders and support collaborative assessment work.
What is the main purpose of this funding call?
The main purpose is to support a targeted effort on Navajo Nation lands related to wind erosion and the risks from dust and sandstorms, with a strong emphasis on outreach and actively facilitating tribal involvement in a vulnerability and risk assessment.
Is this opportunity focused only on conducting a technical research study?
No. The core purpose is not simply to run a technical study in isolation, but to conduct outreach and facilitate tribal involvement so the risk assessment reflects community priorities, local knowledge, and appropriate collaboration processes.
What hazards and impacts are being addressed?
The focus is on wind-driven erosion and the related airborne dust impacts associated with dust and sandstorms on Navajo Nation lands.
Where is the work intended to take place?
The targeted effort is focused on Navajo Nation lands.
What kind of assessment is this grant supporting?
The grant is intended to support a vulnerability and risk assessment examining exposure and vulnerability to wind-driven erosion and airborne dust impacts, with tribal participation built into the process.
How is tribal involvement described in the opportunity?
Tribal involvement is central. The project is expected to include outreach and active facilitation of tribal participation to ensure the assessment aligns with community priorities and incorporates local knowledge through appropriate collaboration processes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are already participating partners of the Desert Southwest CESU.
The listing says the eligible applicant type is "Others." What does that mean here?
While the listing identifies the eligible applicant type as "Others," the critical eligibility requirement provided is that the applicant must already be a participating partner in the Desert Southwest CESU network.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $15,000.
What does the $15,000 ceiling suggest about the expected scope?
Based on the information provided, the ceiling indicates this is a relatively small, focused award aimed at supporting engagement, coordination, and facilitation work, rather than a large multi-year research program.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The work falls under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The creation date is December 6, 2021, and the original closing date is January 6, 2022.
What is the overall goal of using the CESU framework for this project?
The goal is to leverage the existing CESU partnership structure so USGS SBSC can engage effectively with tribal stakeholders and conduct an assessment that combines scientific work with outreach, coordination, and education-oriented partnership activities.
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