Opportunity Information: Apply for G21AS00589
This grant opportunity, titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" (Funding Opportunity Number G21AS00589), is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding call issued through the Greater Everglades Priority Ecosystem Research Program. It is set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the USGS expects to be substantially involved in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funding with minimal interaction. The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 15.808) and is offered as a discretionary award.
The core purpose of the project is to support research that advances modeling tools for understanding, predicting, and managing invasive plant species in southern Florida. The modeling effort is framed within the Across Trophic Level System Simulation (ATLSS) program, which is a systems-based approach intended to connect ecological processes across different parts of the food web and ecosystem. In practical terms, the funded work is meant to produce models that help decision-makers plan sustainable control strategies for invasive plants that have caused major ecological damage in the Greater Everglades and surrounding landscapes.
A key target species specifically mentioned is the Melaleuca tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia), a well-known invasive in Florida that can form dense stands and alter hydrology, fire regimes, and native habitat structure. While Melaleuca is explicitly included, the opportunity emphasizes that the modeling approach should not be limited to a single species. Instead, the expectation is that the project will develop methods or frameworks that can be applied more broadly to other invasive plants affecting the region. The overall intent is to generate guidance-ready modeling outputs that can inform management actions, such as where invasions are likely to spread, what control options may be most effective over time, and how to prioritize limited resources in a way that supports long-term ecological sustainability.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management needs. Because this award is issued under the CESU program, only qualifying CESU-affiliated partners within the South Florida/Caribbean CESU network can apply.
The opportunity was created on July 26, 2021, with an original closing date of August 26, 2021. The stated award ceiling is $44,243. The listing indicates an expected number of awards, but the exact value is not provided in the source text. Overall, the funding is aimed at producing applied, management-relevant invasive plant spread and control modeling for southern Florida, developed collaboratively under a cooperative agreement structure and limited to eligible South Florida/Caribbean CESU partners.Apply for G21AS00589
- 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 South Florida/Caribbean 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 2021-07-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-08-26. (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 $44,243.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G21AS00589.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This funding call is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through the Greater Everglades Priority Ecosystem Research Program.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is set up as a cooperative agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, USGS expects to be substantially involved as the work is carried out, rather than providing funding with minimal interaction.
Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The opportunity is offered as a discretionary award.
What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The work falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, listed under CFDA 15.808.
What is the core purpose of the project being funded?
The core purpose is to support research that advances modeling tools to understand, predict, and manage invasive plant species in southern Florida. The intended outcome is applied, management-relevant modeling that can support sustainable control strategies.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project is focused on southern Florida, including the Greater Everglades and surrounding landscapes.
What kinds of outputs is the funding intended to produce?
The funding is aimed at producing guidance-ready modeling outputs that can inform management actions. Examples described include models that help identify where invasions are likely to spread, evaluate how control options may perform over time, and support prioritization of limited management resources to promote long-term ecological sustainability.
What modeling framework is referenced in the opportunity?
The modeling effort is framed within the Across Trophic Level System Simulation (ATLSS) program, described as a systems-based approach intended to connect ecological processes across different parts of the food web and ecosystem.
Is the project limited to modeling a single invasive plant species?
No. While a key target species is explicitly mentioned, the opportunity emphasizes that the modeling approach should not be limited to a single species. The expectation is to develop methods or frameworks that can be applied more broadly to other invasive plants affecting the region.
Which invasive plant species is specifically mentioned?
The Melaleuca tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) is specifically mentioned as a key target species. It is described as a well-known invasive in Florida that can form dense stands and alter hydrology, fire regimes, and native habitat structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners in the South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Only qualifying CESU-affiliated partners within that CESU network can apply.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other research institutions to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management needs.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 26, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 26, 2021.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $44,243.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The listing indicates an expected number of awards, but the exact number is not provided in the information available here.
How should applicants think about USGS involvement in the project?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial USGS involvement during performance of the work, reflecting an active partnership rather than a hands-off funding arrangement.
What management problem is this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity is intended to help decision-makers plan sustainable control strategies for invasive plants that have caused major ecological damage in the Greater Everglades and surrounding landscapes, using modeling to improve prediction, planning, and prioritization.
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