Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00088
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Desert Southwest CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00088) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) program announcement issued by the Department of the Interior. It supports science and technology research focused on Arizona groundwater resources, with the work to be carried out through a cooperative agreement with an eligible CESU partner. The opportunity was created on July 31, 2018, with an original application deadline of August 14, 2018, and it anticipated making a single award.
The project is led through the USGS Arizona Water Science Center (AZWSC) in Tucson, Arizona, and the core purpose is to improve the assessment of Arizona groundwater by applying geochemical methods alongside other hydrogeologic techniques. In practical terms, this means using chemical and isotopic information from groundwater, combined with hydrogeologic analysis, to better describe how aquifers are structured, how water moves through them, where the water comes from, how old it is, and how it may be changing over time. The research is intended to strengthen understanding of aquifer systems by performing detailed evaluations of groundwater systems using a mix of newly collected data and existing datasets, which suggests an emphasis on integrating field sampling and measurements with previously assembled monitoring records, prior studies, and other relevant hydrogeologic information.
A key expected outcome is the production of peer-reviewed information products aimed at resource managers. This indicates the results are meant to be decision-relevant and communicated in credible, citable formats, such as peer-reviewed reports, scientific publications, or USGS-style interpretive products. The overall intent is not only to generate new technical findings, but also to translate those findings into usable insights for groundwater planning, management, and long-term stewardship across Arizona.
Financially, the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $307,000 and expected one award. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.808, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. Eligibility is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the narrative makes clear that the award is intended for a partner within the Desert Southwest CESU network, meaning applicants generally needed to be part of that cooperative research partnership framework to be considered.Apply for G18AS00088
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecoystem Studies Unit, Desert Southwest 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 Jul 31, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2018. (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 $307,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) program announcement under the Department of the Interior for the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Desert Southwest CESU. The Funding Opportunity Number is G18AS00088.
What agency is offering the grant?
The funding opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project supports science and technology research focused on Arizona groundwater resources. The core purpose is to improve the assessment of Arizona groundwater by applying geochemical methods alongside other hydrogeologic techniques.
What types of methods or approaches are emphasized?
The work emphasizes combining chemical and isotopic information from groundwater with hydrogeologic analysis to better describe aquifer structure, groundwater movement, sources of water, groundwater age, and how groundwater systems may be changing over time.
What kinds of questions is the research intended to help answer?
Based on the description, the research is intended to improve understanding of: (1) how aquifers are structured, (2) how water moves through aquifer systems, (3) where groundwater originates, (4) how old the groundwater is, and (5) how groundwater conditions may be shifting over time.
Will the project use new data, existing data, or both?
Both. The opportunity indicates detailed evaluations of groundwater systems using a mix of newly collected data and existing datasets. This suggests integrating field sampling and measurements with previously assembled monitoring records, prior studies, and other relevant hydrogeologic information.
Who is leading or managing the project on the USGS side?
The project is led through the USGS Arizona Water Science Center (AZWSC) in Tucson, Arizona.
Where is the work expected to be centered?
The opportunity is centered on Arizona groundwater resources, and the USGS lead office referenced is the Arizona Water Science Center in Tucson, Arizona.
What is the expected outcome or deliverable from the project?
A key expected outcome is the production of peer-reviewed information products aimed at resource managers. This implies the results should be communicated in credible, citable formats such as peer-reviewed reports, scientific publications, or USGS-style interpretive products.
Who are the intended users of the results?
The opportunity indicates the products are aimed at resource managers, with an overall intent to support groundwater planning, management, and long-term stewardship across Arizona.
What type of award mechanism is anticipated?
The work is to be carried out through a cooperative agreement with an eligible CESU partner.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $307,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 31, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 14, 2018.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.808.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The narrative indicates the award is intended for a partner within the Desert Southwest CESU network, meaning applicants generally needed to be part of that cooperative research partnership framework to be considered.
Does the opportunity specify that applicants must be part of a CESU?
Yes. While eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," the description clarifies that the award is intended for an eligible partner within the Desert Southwest CESU network, and the work is to be performed through a cooperative agreement with a CESU partner.
What is the overall intent of the funding beyond producing research results?
The opportunity emphasizes not only generating technical findings, but also translating those findings into usable insights for groundwater planning, management, and long-term stewardship across Arizona.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary USGS program announcement.
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