Notice of Intent | USGS 20 FA 0117

Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 20 FA 0117

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), within the Department of the Interior, released a Notice of Intent for a discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resources research in the Northwestern United States. The opportunity is titled "Evaluating Species' Adaptive Capacity in a Changing Climate: Applications to Natural-Resource Management in the Northwestern US" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USGS 20 FA 0117. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on project direction, coordination, or other meaningful participation beyond standard grant monitoring.

The central purpose of the opportunity is to support work that improves understanding of how species can adapt to climate change and how that information can be used directly in natural-resource management decisions across the Northwest. In practical terms, this kind of project often involves evaluating traits, behaviors, genetics, habitat needs, or ecological interactions that influence a species' ability to cope with shifting temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, changing snowpack, wildfire regimes, drought conditions, or habitat fragmentation. The emphasis on "applications to natural-resource management" signals that the research is expected to produce decision-relevant outputs, such as tools, frameworks, vulnerability or adaptive-capacity assessments, prioritization approaches, or management guidance that agencies and partners can use in planning and on-the-ground actions.

Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This restriction indicates the competition is intended for qualifying universities and similar public academic entities, rather than private institutions, non-profits, tribes, or private companies. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.820, which is commonly tied to USGS research and assistance activities.

The opportunity was created on April 8, 2020, with an original closing date of April 22, 2020, reflecting a short window typically associated with notices of intent or targeted solicitations. The award ceiling is listed as $122,410, and USGS anticipated making one award. That combination suggests a single, relatively focused project with a defined scope and budget, rather than a broad multi-award program.

Overall, this Notice of Intent describes a one-time, competitive cooperative agreement opportunity for a public university partner to help evaluate species adaptive capacity under climate change conditions in the Northwestern US and translate those findings into actionable information for natural-resource managers.

• The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.820.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 08, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2020. (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 $122,410.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.

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