Opportunity Information: Apply for G19AS00017
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00017) is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding call under the Department of the Interior to support a single cooperative research project focused on amphibian conservation in coastal timberland environments. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means USGS expects active involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, often through collaboration on study design, data needs, or interpretation. The program sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 15.808) and is targeted to eligible CESU partners rather than the general public.
The core purpose of the project is to improve understanding of where three sensitive amphibian species occur near the northern edge of their geographic ranges in timberlands: the foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), the coastal tailed frog (Ascaphus truei), and the southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus). All three are considered species of conservation concern, and the foothill yellow-legged frog has been petitioned for listing under both the California Endangered Species Act and the federal Endangered Species Act. While foothill yellow-legged frog ecology has been studied in some contexts, USGS highlights a key gap: relatively little is known about its distribution and habitat use specifically within private coastal California timberlands, where management decisions can strongly influence stream and riparian conditions.
The work is designed to inform timber management practices by clarifying whether, and where, these amphibians are present in forested stream systems that run through managed timberlands. Foothill yellow-legged frogs are associated with streams in forested habitats, so better distribution data in these settings can help reduce risk to populations by guiding planning around harvest timing, riparian buffers, road work, and other activities that may affect water quality, stream substrate, temperature, or flow patterns. In other words, the project aims to produce actionable information that can be used to minimize impacts while still supporting working forest operations.
Methodologically, the opportunity centers on genetic detection using environmental DNA (eDNA). The project will apply genetic assays that are specific to the target species and test filtered environmental samples for the presence of their DNA using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). This approach allows researchers to detect species presence from DNA shed into the environment (for example, in stream water) without relying solely on visual encounter surveys, which can be difficult in remote, turbid, or structurally complex stream habitats. USGS also notes an efficiency advantage of this sampling framework: once DNA is extracted from filtered samples, the same extracts can be tested for multiple species. As a result, the project includes using assays not only for the three focal species but also for other amphibians of conservation concern in the same region, expanding the potential conservation value of each collected sample.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was announced on November 6, 2018, with an original closing date of November 21, 2018. The funding is relatively small and targeted, with an award ceiling of $8,460 and an expectation of one award. Eligible applicants are described as "Others" with clarification provided through an eligibility text field (not included in the excerpt), but the narrative makes clear that the intended recipient must be a CESU partner within the Pacific Northwest CESU network.
In summary, this grant is a focused, single-award USGS cooperative agreement meant to support eDNA-based mapping of amphibian occurrence in managed coastal timberland streams near range limits, with a particular emphasis on filling distribution and habitat-use knowledge gaps for the foothill yellow-legged frog and producing information that can directly inform timberland management and conservation planning.Apply for G19AS00017
- 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, Pacific Northwest 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 Nov 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 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 $8,460.00 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 Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), Pacific Northwest CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G19AS00017)?
It is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior. The call supports a single cooperative research project focused on amphibian conservation in coastal timberland environments, administered through the Pacific Northwest CESU.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of the Interior.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. In general terms, that means USGS expects to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funding, often through collaboration on study design, data needs, and/or interpretation of results.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $8,460.
When was the opportunity announced and when did it close?
It was announced on November 6, 2018, and the original closing date was November 21, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is targeted to eligible CESU partners, specifically within the Pacific Northwest CESU network, rather than the general public. The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in an eligibility text field (not included in the provided excerpt).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to improve understanding of where three sensitive amphibian species occur in timberlands near the northern edge of their geographic ranges, with an emphasis on coastal timberland environments. The intent is to generate information that can support conservation planning and timber management decisions.
Which amphibian species are the primary focus of this project?
The three focal species are:
- Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii)
- Coastal tailed frog (Ascaphus truei)
- Southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus)
Why are these species a conservation priority?
All three are described as species of conservation concern. Additionally, the foothill yellow-legged frog has been petitioned for listing under both the California Endangered Species Act and the federal Endangered Species Act.
What specific knowledge gap is this project trying to address?
USGS highlights that, while foothill yellow-legged frog ecology has been studied in some contexts, relatively little is known about its distribution and habitat use within private coastal California timberlands. Because timber management can strongly influence stream and riparian conditions, this is presented as an important gap to fill.
What types of environments will the project focus on?
The project focuses on forested stream systems that run through managed coastal timberlands, particularly in areas near the northern edge of the target species' ranges.
How will the project results be used to inform timber management?
The work is intended to produce actionable information about whether, and where, these amphibians are present in managed timberland streams. This can help guide planning around activities that may affect stream and riparian conditions, such as harvest timing, riparian buffers, road work, and actions that influence water quality, stream substrate, temperature, or flow patterns.
What is the primary method being used to detect the amphibians?
The opportunity centers on genetic detection using environmental DNA (eDNA). Researchers will collect and filter environmental samples (for example, stream water), extract DNA from the filtered material, and test for the presence of species-specific DNA.
What laboratory technique is mentioned for analyzing eDNA samples?
The project will use quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) with genetic assays specific to the target species to test samples for the presence of their DNA.
Why use eDNA instead of relying only on visual surveys?
eDNA can detect species presence from DNA shed into the environment without relying solely on visual encounter surveys, which can be difficult in remote, turbid, or structurally complex stream habitats. The approach is presented as a practical way to assess presence in challenging field conditions.
Will the project only test for the three focal species?
No. The project description notes that once DNA is extracted from filtered samples, the same extracts can be tested for multiple species. In addition to the three focal species, the project includes using assays for other amphibians of conservation concern in the same region, increasing the potential conservation value of each collected sample.
What is the broader conservation and management value of this project?
The broader value described is improved mapping and understanding of amphibian occurrence in managed coastal timberland streams near range limits. The goal is to help minimize impacts to sensitive amphibian populations while supporting working forest operations by providing better information for planning and decision-making.
What program category and CFDA number are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.808.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or general research community?
No. Based on the provided information, it is targeted to eligible CESU partners within the Pacific Northwest CESU network rather than being broadly open to the public.
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