# Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/g21as00407-cooperative-agreement-for-cesu-affiliated-partner-of-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332287

> Geological Survey offered grants of up to $80,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 10, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | G21AS00407 |
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 10, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $80,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.808 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

## What the grant funds

The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in the “Development of a cell phone application for use by oil spill responders for semi-quantitative analysis of hydrocarbons following spills and disasters.” Research Objectives: The USGS is currently conducting science to characterize and optimize the fluorescent properties of oil extracts to detect oil using image analysis. The general approach for the project is to: (1) optimize the fluorescent properties of simple oil/solvent systems for characterizing environmental samples, (2) characterize oil concentration based on the image analysis using laboratory derived concentration relationships, (3) develop a machine learning model and related equations to predict oil concentration using fluorescence based optical properties. The objectives of this funding opportunity is to provide science to enhance the design of a cell phone adaptor/system 1) addresses interference of oil spill sample image collection, 2) approaches to optimize power usage, and 3) evaluate the confounding factors/conditions to optimize control/restriction of the image collection. In this task we will seek input from the oil spill practice community for input on the design and implementation of an image collection approach. Three key questions should be answered: What confounding factors or conditions might affect fluorescent image analysis of oil samples? In an image collection system how can electrical energy be optimized and or managed to ensure efficient and stable image collection? What approaches can be used to address confounding factors in a fluorescent image analysis system (1) while addressing issues identified in energy optimization identified in (2)? This study will address USGS Ecosystem Mission Area goals to (1) Identify, prioritize, and detect contaminants; (2) Reduce the impact of stressors on the environment, fish, and wildlife; (3) Discover the complex interactions and combined effects of exposure to contaminants; and (4) Prepare for and respond to environmental impacts and related health threats of anthropogenic disasters. Products of the research should include prototype systems that integrate approaches addressing the optimized fluorescent image collection and providing multiple prototype systems (up to 50) that can be provided for integration with the machine learning application for field demonstration.

## Questions people ask

### Is G21AS00407 still open?

No. It closed on April 10, 2021. A newer notice is open: G27AS00066, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?

Geological Survey accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?

Closed April 10, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $80,000 each.

### Who has won U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines, University of Alaska Fairbanks, California Institute of Technology. The program made 1,128 awards worth $629 million in that time.