Opportunity Information: Apply for G18AS00081
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North and West Alaska CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G18AS00081) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement intended to support applied research on freshwater invasive species risks across Alaska. The core purpose is to help identify which freshwater invasive species should be prioritized for early detection and prevention by analyzing where they could survive now, where they may become able to survive in the future, and how they are most likely to be transported into Alaska's freshwater systems. The work is framed around the growing concern that Alaska's subarctic and arctic waters are becoming increasingly vulnerable to biological invasions as climate conditions shift and as human activity creates more opportunities for species to move into new regions.
A central theme of the opportunity is the combined effect of climate warming and increased human-mediated introductions. The opportunity description emphasizes that warming temperatures are making northern habitats more suitable for species that historically could not establish there, effectively opening the door for organisms from lower latitudes to expand their ranges northward. At the same time, human activities are increasing both the number of invasion pathways and the rate at which potential invaders can be transported, which raises the likelihood of introductions. These pathways can include travel, shipping, equipment movement, and other forms of connectivity that inadvertently carry organisms or their propagules. The opportunity highlights that this synergy, meaning warming conditions plus rising introduction pressure, creates a substantial and escalating risk to Alaska's freshwater ecosystems.
From a project design perspective, the research focus is on evaluating present and future habitat suitability and on assessing potential transport mechanisms into freshwater habitats across Alaska. In practice, this implies developing or applying tools such as habitat suitability models, climate scenario analyses, risk screening approaches, and pathway or vector assessments to determine where invasive species could establish and how they might reach those areas. The intended end use is strongly management-oriented: generating information that helps agencies and partners decide which species to watch for first, where surveillance should be concentrated, and which prevention actions could most effectively reduce the chance of establishment before invasions become costly or irreversible.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the Department of the Interior through the U.S. Geological Survey. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project, rather than a hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.808. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $124,876. The posting was created on July 31, 2018, with an original closing date of August 14, 2018. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility text, consistent with CESU opportunities that often involve partnerships with member institutions.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at producing actionable, forward-looking invasive species risk information for Alaska's freshwater environments, explicitly accounting for rapid environmental change and increasing human-driven movement of species. The emphasis on early detection and prevention reflects the high value of intervening before invasive species establish widely, especially in subarctic and arctic freshwater systems where ecological impacts can be severe and control options are often limited once an invasion takes hold.Apply for G18AS00081
- 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 Ecosystem Studies Unit, North and West Alaska 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 $124,876.00 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 the name and identifier of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), North and West Alaska CESU grant opportunity. The Funding Opportunity Number is G18AS00081.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates active collaboration or substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period compared to a more hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support applied research on freshwater invasive species risks across Alaska, with an emphasis on helping identify which species should be prioritized for early detection and prevention.
What problem is this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity addresses growing concern that Alaska's subarctic and arctic freshwater systems are becoming more vulnerable to biological invasions due to warming climate conditions and increased human activity that can move species into new regions.
How does climate change factor into the research focus?
The opportunity highlights that warming temperatures are making northern habitats more suitable for species that historically could not establish there, increasing the likelihood that organisms from lower latitudes could survive and spread in Alaska.
Why is human activity considered a major part of the risk?
Human activities increase the number of invasion pathways and the speed at which organisms (or their propagules) can be transported. The opportunity points to mechanisms such as travel, shipping, and equipment movement as examples of connectivity that can inadvertently carry organisms into Alaska's freshwater systems.
What does the opportunity mean by the "synergy" of warming and introductions?
It refers to the combined effect of (1) warming conditions that increase habitat suitability and (2) rising introduction pressure from human-mediated movement. Together, these factors create a substantial and escalating risk of freshwater invasive species establishing in Alaska.
What kinds of research questions is the project expected to answer?
The work is framed around identifying where invasive species could survive now, where they may become able to survive in the future, and how they are most likely to be transported into Alaska's freshwater habitats.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The research is focused on Alaska's freshwater systems, with explicit attention to subarctic and arctic waters.
What project approaches or tools are implied by the description?
The description implies the development or application of tools such as habitat suitability models, climate scenario analyses, risk screening approaches, and pathway or vector assessments to evaluate establishment potential and likely transport mechanisms.
What is meant by "present and future habitat suitability" in this context?
It refers to evaluating which areas in Alaska can support particular freshwater invasive species under current conditions and which areas may become suitable under future climate conditions.
What is meant by "transport mechanisms" or "pathways" into Alaska's freshwater systems?
Transport mechanisms are the ways species could be introduced, including unintentional movement through travel, shipping, and the movement of equipment or other materials that can carry organisms or their propagules.
What is the intended end use of the project results?
The intended end use is management-oriented: producing information that helps agencies and partners decide which species to watch for first, where surveillance should be concentrated, and which prevention actions may best reduce the risk of establishment.
Why is early detection and prevention emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes early detection and prevention because intervening before invasive species establish widely is often far more effective and less costly, especially in subarctic and arctic freshwater systems where ecological impacts can be severe and control options may be limited once an invasion takes hold.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.808.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $124,876.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting was created on July 31, 2018, and the original closing date was August 14, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility text. This is consistent with CESU opportunities that often involve partnerships with member institutions.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory?
This is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What makes this a CESU opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit framework (specifically the North and West Alaska CESU), which commonly supports collaborative applied research that informs resource management decisions.
What kinds of outcomes would align with the opportunity goals?
Outcomes that align with the goals include forward-looking invasive species risk information for Alaska freshwater environments, including prioritization insights for early detection and prevention, identification of high-risk areas for surveillance, and assessment of likely introduction pathways.
Does the opportunity focus on invasive species impacts, prevention, or both?
The opportunity is strongly focused on prevention-oriented applied research, especially identifying risks and prioritizing early detection and prevention actions before invasions become widespread or irreversible.
What types of ecosystems are in scope?
The scope is Alaska's freshwater ecosystems, with emphasis on subarctic and arctic waters.
Why is the research described as "applied"?
It is described as applied because the work is intended to generate actionable information that directly supports management decisions such as species prioritization, surveillance placement, and prevention strategy selection.
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