Opportunity Information: Apply for G23AS00353
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G23AS00353) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically through the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC). The project is framed as part of the Minute 323 Science Team effort and focuses on scientific research in the Colorado River Delta in Mexico. The core work involves using remote sensing to evaluate changes in vegetation "greenness" and vegetation water use, which are key indicators for understanding ecosystem response, habitat condition, and restoration outcomes in the delta.
The scientific and policy backdrop for the work is the long-running U.S.-Mexico water governance structure established under the 1944 United States-Mexico Treaty. Within that framework, "Minutes" are supplementary agreements that guide specific actions and commitments. This opportunity ties directly to Minute 323, which continues and supports the science, monitoring, and assessment of delta ecosystems following efforts initiated under Minute 319. Minute 319 is highlighted because it enabled a major environmental pulse flow experiment: in 2014, water was intentionally released into a typically dry section of the lower Colorado River channel to inundate portions of the active channel and adjacent floodplain. That pulse flow was designed to jump-start ecological restoration and habitat development in the modern delta, and it drew substantial attention from both the scientific community and the broader public. The Department of the Interior and USGS invested heavily to prepare for the event, monitor its effects, and communicate results, and Minute 323 represents the continuation of this longer-term restoration and monitoring trajectory after Minute 319 concluded.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that USGS expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, data coordination, reporting, or integration into the broader Minute 323 Science Team deliverables). The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the associated CFDA number is 15.808. The opportunity was created on April 28, 2023, with an original application closing date of June 23, 2023. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $71,798, and the posting indicates an expectation of a limited number of awards (the listing shows "ExpectedAwards:" without a specified number).
Eligibility is narrowly defined: applicants must be a participating partner in the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other research or nonprofit organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with public land and natural resource priorities. In this case, only organizations already affiliated as Desert Southwest CESU partners are eligible to receive this cooperative agreement, reflecting CESU's purpose as a pre-established collaboration framework for applied science and resource management support.Apply for G23AS00353
- 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 Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (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 2023-04-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-06-23. (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 $71,798.00 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 (FON) is G23AS00353.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through the Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award mechanism is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates USGS expects substantial involvement during the project. Examples mentioned include collaboration on study design, data coordination, reporting, and integrating work into broader Minute 323 Science Team deliverables.
What is the project about in plain terms?
The project supports scientific research in the Colorado River Delta in Mexico, using remote sensing to evaluate changes in vegetation condition and water use. The work is positioned as part of the Minute 323 Science Team effort focused on ecosystem monitoring and restoration outcomes.
Where will the research take place?
The work is focused on the Colorado River Delta in Mexico, specifically the delta ecosystems connected to U.S.-Mexico water management actions.
What scientific methods are emphasized?
The core approach described is remote sensing, used to assess changes in:
- Vegetation "greenness"
- Vegetation water use
Why are “greenness” and vegetation water use important for this work?
They are identified as key indicators for understanding ecosystem response, habitat condition, and restoration outcomes in the delta.
What is the broader policy or governance context behind this opportunity?
The work sits within the long-running U.S.-Mexico water governance structure established under the 1944 United States-Mexico Treaty. Under that treaty framework, “Minutes” are supplementary agreements used to guide specific actions and commitments.
How does this opportunity relate to Minute 323?
This opportunity ties directly to Minute 323, which continues and supports science, monitoring, and assessment of delta ecosystems following actions initiated under Minute 319.
How does this opportunity relate to Minute 319?
Minute 319 is highlighted because it enabled a major environmental pulse flow experiment in 2014. The grant opportunity is positioned as part of the continued restoration and monitoring trajectory that follows the conclusion of Minute 319 and continues under Minute 323.
What was the 2014 pulse flow mentioned in the description?
In 2014, water was intentionally released into a typically dry section of the lower Colorado River channel to inundate portions of the active channel and adjacent floodplain. The goal was to help jump-start ecological restoration and habitat development in the modern delta.
Which organization(s) invested in preparing for and monitoring the pulse flow?
The description states that the Department of the Interior and USGS invested heavily to prepare for the event, monitor effects, and communicate results.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.808.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 28, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is June 23, 2023.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum listed award amount) is $71,798.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expectation of a limited number of awards, but it does not specify a number. It shows "ExpectedAwards:" without a value provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined: applicants must be a participating partner in the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in the context given?
CESUs are described as structured partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, tribes, and other research or nonprofit organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education aligned with public land and natural resource priorities.
Does an organization need to already be a Desert Southwest CESU partner to apply?
Yes. The information provided states that only organizations already affiliated as Desert Southwest CESU partners are eligible for this cooperative agreement.
Why is eligibility limited to Desert Southwest CESU partners?
The description explains this reflects the CESU model as a pre-established collaboration framework intended for applied science and resource management support.
Is this grant described as competitive or discretionary?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Is this opportunity focused on restoration, monitoring, or both?
Based on the description, it is strongly focused on science, monitoring, and assessment of ecosystem response and restoration outcomes, supporting the longer-term restoration and monitoring trajectory under Minute 323.
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