Opportunity Information: Apply for G17AS00087
The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC), released a discretionary funding opportunity under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network for the Gulf Coast region. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number G17AS00087 and is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement and collaboration with USGS staff during the project rather than operating entirely independently like a standard grant.
At a high level, the project focus is research and development work centered on modeling applications and the creation or improvement of software tools that can make practical use of three-dimensional geo-environmental survey data. The emphasis on "three-dimensional" survey data suggests work involving 3D representations of environmental features, conditions, and processes, such as bathymetry and topography surfaces, 3D habitat or substrate mapping, hydrodynamic or geomorphic datasets, or other spatially rich survey products that can be integrated into coastal science workflows. The intended outcome is not only scientific understanding but also usable modeling and tool-development outputs that can be applied by practitioners.
The research is expected to broadly support the coastal modeling, research, and restoration community. In practical terms, this implies deliverables that help coastal scientists and restoration planners simulate, analyze, or visualize coastal systems more effectively, potentially improving decision support for wetland and aquatic restoration efforts. While the notice is brief, the combination of "modeling application" and "software tool development" typically points to applied R and D such as building workflows, utilities, plugins, code libraries, or prototype applications that process, manage, integrate, or interpret 3D geo-environmental datasets for coastal modeling purposes.
The opportunity was categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA number 15.808. The announcement indicated an expected single award, with an award ceiling of $425,000, so it was structured as a one-project competition rather than a multi-award program. The funding opportunity was created on June 21, 2017, with an original closing date of July 7, 2017, reflecting a relatively short application window.
Eligibility was listed as "Others," with clarification to be provided in the full announcement under an additional eligibility section. Because it is a CESU-related opportunity, applicants commonly include CESU member institutions or partners depending on the specific notice terms, but the summary here can only safely state what the listing provides: eligibility required consulting the additional information in the full text to confirm who could apply.
In summary, this grant opportunity offered up to $425,000 for one cooperative agreement project led in coordination with USGS WARC, aimed at developing or advancing coastal modeling applications and software tools that leverage 3D geo-environmental survey data, with the broader purpose of benefiting coastal research and restoration work along the Gulf Coast and beyond.Apply for G17AS00087
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Gulf Coast 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 Jun 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 07, 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 $425,000.00 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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FAQs: USGS WARC CESU Gulf Coast Cooperative Agreement (G17AS00087)
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G17AS00087.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which USGS office is associated with this project?
The announcement is associated with the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC).
What type of award is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant in this opportunity?
This notice indicates that the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement and collaboration with USGS staff during the project, rather than operating entirely independently as is often the case with a standard grant.
What network or program is this opportunity released under?
The opportunity was released under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network for the Gulf Coast region.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focuses on research and development related to modeling applications and the creation or improvement of software tools that can make practical use of three-dimensional (3D) geo-environmental survey data.
What does "three-dimensional geo-environmental survey data" mean in the context of this announcement?
Based on the description provided, it refers to 3D representations of environmental features, conditions, and processes. Examples mentioned or implied include data products such as bathymetry and topography surfaces, 3D habitat or substrate mapping, hydrodynamic datasets, geomorphic datasets, and other spatially rich survey products used in coastal science workflows.
Is this opportunity more research-focused, tool-focused, or both?
It is described as both: the work centers on applied research and development that results in usable modeling and software/tool-development outputs, not only scientific understanding.
What kinds of software or tools are envisioned by the announcement?
The notice points toward applied R&D such as developing workflows, utilities, plugins, code libraries, or prototype applications that process, manage, integrate, or interpret 3D geo-environmental datasets for coastal modeling purposes.
Who is the intended audience or beneficiary of the project deliverables?
The expected work is intended to broadly support the coastal modeling, research, and restoration community, including practitioners who simulate, analyze, or visualize coastal systems to improve decision support for wetland and aquatic restoration.
What topic area or category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.808.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement indicated an expected single award, suggesting it was structured as a one-project competition.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $425,000.
When was the funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 21, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was July 7, 2017.
Was the application window short?
Yes. Based on the creation date (June 21, 2017) and the original closing date (July 7, 2017), the notice reflects a relatively short application window.
What region does this CESU opportunity relate to?
It is associated with the Gulf Coast region through the CESU network.
Does the project need to be relevant only to the Gulf Coast?
The summary states it is for the Gulf Coast region and aimed at benefiting coastal research and restoration work along the Gulf Coast and beyond, implying the work should be relevant to Gulf Coast needs while potentially being broadly useful.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others". The listing notes that clarification would be provided in the full announcement under an additional eligibility section, so the summary provided here indicates that applicants would need to consult the full text to confirm eligibility.
Does being a CESU member matter for eligibility?
The description notes that because this is a CESU-related opportunity, applicants commonly include CESU member institutions or partners depending on the specific notice terms. However, the summary also indicates that eligibility details must be confirmed in the full announcement.
What level of collaboration with USGS should an awardee expect?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement and collaboration with USGS staff (including coordination with USGS WARC), rather than working independently.
What is the overall purpose of the work funded by this opportunity?
The overall purpose is to develop or advance coastal modeling applications and software tools that leverage 3D geo-environmental survey data to support coastal science, modeling, and restoration decision-making.
Are the expected outputs meant to be usable by practitioners?
Yes. The intended outcome is described as including usable modeling and tool-development outputs that can be applied by practitioners, not just academic or theoretical results.
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