Opportunity Information: Apply for G21AS00470
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity through a cooperative agreement to support research focused on the Texas hornshell, a freshwater mussel, in the Black River. The central goal of the project is to identify both lethal and sublethal thermal thresholds for the species. In practical terms, this means determining the water temperature conditions that directly cause mortality (lethal thresholds) as well as temperature levels that may not immediately kill the mussels but can still impair survival, growth, reproduction, or overall physiological function (sublethal thresholds). USGS intends for these results to be used to improve understanding of instream flow needs and to help set target thresholds that allow the Texas hornshell to persist and recover in the Black River, particularly under conditions where temperature and flow are closely linked.
The work is described as occurring across multiple time scales, with the exact timeline depending on the objectives proposed under the project. Some parts of the effort may be designed for near-term management applications, such as quickly informing operational decisions about flow management or protective thresholds during hot periods. Other components may be oriented toward longer-term needs, such as building a stronger scientific basis for ongoing conservation planning, anticipating climate-driven warming, or refining ecological models that connect water temperature, streamflow, and species performance.
This opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are formal partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management. Because this award is specifically routed through the South Florida/Caribbean CESU, eligibility is limited to organizations that are already recognized as participating partners within that CESU network. In other words, this is not an open competition for the general public; it is restricted to qualified CESU-affiliated partners.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally signals that USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on study design, coordinating methods, supporting data integration, or helping guide the work toward agency management needs. The funding opportunity number is G21AS00470, the CFDA number is 15.808, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The award ceiling is $44,850, and the original closing date for applications was April 30, 2021.Apply for G21AS00470
- 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 2021-04-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-04-30. (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 $44,850.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant). This generally means USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on study design, coordination of methods, support for data integration, and helping guide the work toward agency management needs.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central goal is to support research that identifies both lethal and sublethal thermal thresholds for the Texas hornshell (a freshwater mussel) in the Black River.
What species is the research focused on?
The research focuses on the Texas hornshell, a freshwater mussel.
Where will the research take place?
The work is focused on the Black River.
What are "lethal thermal thresholds" in the context of this project?
Lethal thermal thresholds are the water temperature conditions that directly cause mortality in the Texas hornshell.
What are "sublethal thermal thresholds" in the context of this project?
Sublethal thermal thresholds are temperature levels that may not immediately kill the mussels but can still impair survival, growth, reproduction, or overall physiological function.
Why does USGS want these thermal threshold results?
USGS intends the results to improve understanding of instream flow needs and to help set target thresholds that allow the Texas hornshell to persist and recover in the Black River, especially under conditions where water temperature and streamflow are closely linked.
How are temperature and flow connected in this opportunity?
The project is framed around situations where temperature and flow are closely linked, and the findings are intended to support management decisions and threshold setting in that context.
What kinds of impacts are considered under sublethal effects?
The opportunity specifically notes that sublethal temperatures can impair survival, growth, reproduction, or overall physiological function, even if they do not cause immediate mortality.
Is this research intended for short-term management decisions, long-term planning, or both?
Both. The work is described as occurring across multiple time scales, depending on what objectives are proposed. Some components may be designed for near-term management applications (such as informing operational decisions about flow management or protective thresholds during hot periods), while other components may target longer-term conservation planning (such as anticipating climate-driven warming or refining ecological models linking temperature, streamflow, and species performance).
What does "across multiple time scales" mean for the project timeline?
The exact timeline depends on the objectives proposed under the project. The description allows for near-term efforts aimed at quick management application and/or longer-term efforts aimed at strengthening the scientific basis for ongoing conservation planning and modeling.
What program is this opportunity issued under?
This opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is a CESU?
CESUs are formal partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities, research institutions, and other organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education tied to natural and cultural resource management.
Which CESU network is specifically involved in this opportunity?
This award is routed through the South Florida/Caribbean CESU.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already recognized as participating partners within the South Florida/Caribbean CESU network. It is not an open competition for the general public.
Is this an open funding opportunity for any applicant?
No. The opportunity is restricted to qualified CESU-affiliated partners within the South Florida/Caribbean CESU.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is $44,850.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G21AS00470.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.808.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was April 30, 2021.
How does a cooperative agreement differ from a standard grant in this listing?
In this listing, a cooperative agreement indicates USGS expects substantial involvement during the project, potentially including collaboration on study design, coordination of methods, support for data integration, and guidance to align the work with agency management needs.
What management outcomes are anticipated from the project?
The anticipated outcomes include improved understanding of instream flow needs and development of target temperature-related thresholds that support persistence and recovery of the Texas hornshell in the Black River, particularly where temperature and flow are linked.
Does the description mention climate change considerations?
Yes. Longer-term components may include anticipating climate-driven warming as part of building a stronger scientific basis for conservation planning.
Does the opportunity mention ecological modeling?
Yes. Longer-term components may include refining ecological models that connect water temperature, streamflow, and species performance.
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